By Merrie Spaeth, KERA 90.1 commentator

Dallas, TX – Friday the stock market fell, although it was up for the week, the fifth weekly increase in a row. Since July hit a five-year low, have we seen the illusive "bottom?" Tired of worrying? Regis Philbin's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" is no longer a current show, but it's certainly my current hope ... and without being driven crazy by the market ... I'm Merrie Spaeth for KERA Marketplace Middays.

By Suzanne Sprague, KERA 90.1 reporter

Dallas, TX – Suzanne Sprague, Reporter: You could hardly be chastised for walking through the Kimbell's Mondrian exhibit without recognizing nearly any of the works. The Museum's director, Timothy Potts, readily concedes the serene landscapes Piet Mondrian painted in his early career, during the late 1800's, are a world away from his later, and instantly recognizable, grids and color blocks.

By Maxine Shapiro, KERA 90.1 business commentator

Dallas, TX – It's Friday so "It's Only Money," a review of the big and not-so-big stories of the week. I'm Maxine Shapiro with KERA Marketplace Middays.

By Maxine Shapiro, KERA 90.1 business commentator

Dallas, TX – The economic slump hasn't been kind to the market value of many of the Metroplex's larger companies. A couple of them are coming off their yearly lows. But these corporations are an example of how even in the down times, their aspiration to aid their communities has not waned. I'm Maxine Shapiro with KERA Marketplace Middays.

By Maxine Shapiro, KERA 90.1 business commentator

Dallas, TX – The headline in today's Dallas Morning News Business Section exclaims that Texas leads the states in Exports. Wow, isn't that great for us, but it might not be accurate. I'm Maxine Shapiro with KERA Marketplace Middays.

By David Okamoto, KERA 90.1 commentator

Dallas, TX – [Track 1: "If I Left You"]

Broken hearts have fueled many great country songs - but Kelly Willis is more interested in singing about weak knees, forced smiles and clenched fists.

By Maxine Shapiro, KERA 90.1 business commentator

Dallas, TX – Okay, it's the third week in August. Volume in the stock market should be down. The trading range should be small and boring and considering how this year's shaping up - it should be snowing! I'm Maxine Shapiro with KERA Marketplace Middays.

By Maxine Shapiro, KERA 90.1 business commentator

Dallas, TX – To be an engineer used to guarantee a strong income doing what you love, especially in the Telecom industry. Not any more. The bursting of the Telecom bubble left no rank unscathed. And those highly intelligent, highly-paid innovative engineers are now pounding the pavement. I'm Maxine Shapiro with KERA Marketplace Middays.

By Tom Dodge, KERA 90.1 commentator

By Jennifer Nagorka, KERA 90.1 commentator

Dallas, TX – It takes lots of work to plan the visit of a head of state. There are endless details. At which airport and terminal will his jet land? Who will greet him? How quickly can he be whisked downtown? Who sits at the head table at dinner? Does the guest of honor have food allergies? Food preferences? Who will set up platforms for the television news cameras? It's like planning a huge wedding, only with much heavier security.