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Marketplace for Monday, January 12, 2015
Jan 12, 2015

Marketplace for Monday, January 12, 2015

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Airing on Monday, January 12, 2015: McDonald's new ad focuses on franchises around the country that have used their signs to support the community. But the new strategy is getting a mixed response. Plus, President Obama calls for new rules for companies hit by data breaches. We investigate the best practices for companies that experience breaches, and measure how the proposal stacks up. Finally, in light of this week's Detroit auto show, we take a look at the auto show industry. 

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Farmers, big oil fight over railroad access in Dakotas

Jan 12, 2015
"Grain cars were unhooked so the locomotives could hook onto oil," one farmer says. Dakota railroads tell another story.

Auto shows are in the business of creating a buzz

Jan 12, 2015
Detroit auto show is one of country's biggest, and more than 750 cars are on display.

Texan winks, plays 'let's make a deal' with customers

Jan 12, 2015
Houston furniture dealer ties a tidy potential refund to the price of oil.

What makes medical debt detrimental

Jan 12, 2015
About 43 million Americans have overdue medical debt on their credit reports.

Lovin' the McDonald's ad – and hatin' it

Jan 12, 2015
McDonald's new advertisement receives a mixed response.

Obama unveils cybersecurity proposals

Jan 12, 2015
Plan would require companies to notify consumers of a data breach within 30 days.

'Smart' devices used to hunt for water leaks

Jan 12, 2015
Entrepreneur's company tracks down leaky water pipes with data collected by sensors.

Airing on Monday, January 12, 2015: McDonald’s new ad focuses on franchises around the country that have used their signs to support the community. But the new strategy is getting a mixed response. Plus, President Obama calls for new rules for companies hit by data breaches. We investigate the best practices for companies that experience breaches, and measure how the proposal stacks up. Finally, in light of this week’s Detroit auto show, we take a look at the auto show industry. 

Music from the episode