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    Sorenson Media unveils Spark suite

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2014 3:21


    CEO Marcus Liassides discusses the new offering, which aims to improve the TV experience for viewers.

    Tsu does good, and well, at the same time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2014 9:57


    The new social platform, Tsu, has been able to raise thousands of dollars for charity water.

    Video chats to get 'intelligent'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014 7:39


    JP Nauseef of ooVoo Labs says a partnership with Affectiva has been formed.

    Plotting financial success for 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014 5:38


    Marcy Keckler of Ameriprise weighs in with tips to help you meet your goals.

    More restaurants will feel the heat next year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2014 8:41


    Restaurants have been hotly competitive in 2014, and they'll be feeling the heat in 2015 in quite another way, says Technomic's Darren Tristano. Among the flavors expected to make a big splash next year: "More harissa, more sriracha, more ghost pepper and even scorpion pepper."

    Amazon's one-hour delivery program has skeptics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2014 8:29


    Branding expert Rob Frankel says Amazon tries many things only to see them disappear.

    The Fed gets ready for liftoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2014 5:50


    It takes NASA months to lay the groundwork for launch. The Fed is doing the same with interest rates.

    What $55 oil looks like to a U.S. producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 6:54


    Breitling Energy CEO Chris Faulkner says only half of the U.S. oil fields are profitable for producers once oil reaches $50 per barrel. And at $40, only a few are. Faulkner also sees oil prices rebounding next year, but not enough to make it worth the pain OPEC has inflicted on itself.

    Home builders expect to do a lot more in 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014 5:28


    The National Association of Home Builders' chief economist predicts single-family home construction will rise 25% next year due to pent-up demand that wasn't satisfied this year.

    Mismatch between good jobs and affordable homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2014 3:39


    One problem with home sales: Homes aren't affordable in the places with the best job markets. And what's expected to help home sales in 2015.

    NHL ticket prices rising the fastest of all

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 3:51


    Looking to score cheap tickets to a pro hockey game? You'll be hard-pressed to find any. John Greenberg, the executive editor of Team Marketing Report, says NHL ticket prices are rising the fastest of any major professional sport.

    Get ready for 'spring cleaning' in foreclosures

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2014 6:15


    RealtyTrac sees foreclosures at pre-recession levels early next year, and banks gearing up for some "spring cleaning."

    TransUnion predicts less trouble with mortgages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2014 8:30


    Mortgage delinquency rates won't drop down to normal levels in 2015, says TransUnion vice president Ezra Becker, but they'll be closer than they've been in years.

    Now McDonald's wants you to have it your way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2014 6:24


    After a drop in November U.S. sales that BurgerBusiness.com editor Scott Hume calls "seriously bad," McDonald's is expanding a custom orders system that could do some serious good.

    What it costs to win the Olympics - as the host

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2014 6:20


    If the four U.S. cities preparing bids for the 2024 Games are in it to win it, they risk angering their taxpayers, says Holy Cross economics professor Victor Matheson. "Any bid that would win almost certainly won't make economic sense," he says.

    The 10 best jobs in health care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2014 6:49


    The Labor Department estimates that health care industry will add five million jobs in the next ten years. Which ones are the best? Tony Lee, the publisher of CareerCast.com, breaks it down for MarketWatch's Steve Potisk.

    2015 could be watershed year for Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2014 9:14


    2014 been a largely lackluster year for Hollywood and Thanksgiving was no exception. Rentrak's Paul Dergarabedian says the industry and moviegoers have a lot to look forward to next year, though.

    What's behind a 'relentless grind' to stock highs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 5:13


    Investors aren't exactly exuberant about stocks, says Bruce McCain of Key Private Bank. But they're even less excited about the alternatives.

    There's some truth to those holiday car ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 6:36


    Luxury cars with big red bows on top aren't just something you see on TV, says TrueCar's Eric Lyman. He also explains why Ford was a laggard as Chrysler and GM posted their best November sales in years.

    $2.50 gas by Christmas - and some will be luckier

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2014 5:59


    How does $2 gasoline strike your fancy? GasBuddy.com's Patrick DeHaan says some gas stations are closing in on that price now.

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