Dec 24, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, December 24, 2015

Airing on Thursday, December 24, 2015: On today's show, we'll talk about Japan's budget; why it seems to be so hard to figure out how Japan's economy is faring; the economic impact of Christmas falling on Friday; and the competition surrounding...the Salvation Army bell ringers.

Segments From this episode

Reality gaming meets business team building

by Curt Nickisch

Dec 24, 2015

Co-workers have to crack a riddle or solve a problem together.

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Behind the holiday: A red kettle bell ringer

by Noel King

Dec 24, 2015

A Salvation Army captain shares his experience at Rockefeller Plaza.

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Japan - what just happened?

by Mark Garrison

Dec 24, 2015

Figuring out Japan's economic progress is tough, but it does affect the U.S. economy.

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How productive are you when you work on holidays?

by Kimberly Adams

Dec 24, 2015

A survey says most stuck in the office will be at least "somewhat" productive.

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Mid-day Update

Bonding through gaming

by Noel King

Dec 24, 2015

NBA ads on gun violence, and workplace bonding via gaming.

During a team-building session at Boda Borg Boston, Stacey Herman navigates through a room of pipes and bars as Mahy Kouedi follows in the Alcatraz quest

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Airing on Thursday, December 24, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Japan’s budget; why it seems to be so hard to figure out how Japan’s economy is faring; the economic impact of Christmas falling on Friday; and the competition surrounding…the Salvation Army bell ringers.