Sep 29, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, September 29, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about OPEC's promise to cut oil production; competition Costco faces from Amazon Prime; the experiences of students from one tuition-free college in New York City; and a ruling from a federal court that's decreed "ballot selfies" are perfectly fine.

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How 'free' changes college

by Amy Scott

Sep 28, 2016

For more than a century, New York's Cooper Union charged no tuition.

Elad Firnberg graduated without debt from Cooper Union in 2008, and went on to co-found Revolve Biotechnologies, a startup in Baltimore.

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Will Costco lose its valuable members to Amazon Prime?

by Annie Baxter

Sep 29, 2016

Costco's membership fees are a big part of its business.

About 75 percent of Costco's operating income is from its membership fees.

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FCC set to rule on cable 'set-top boxes'

by Adam Allington

Sep 29, 2016

The FCC vote could pave the way for app-based streaming of all cable programming.

The FCC will vote Thursday on the future of TV set-top boxes.

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Insurance industry sees drones taking claims work to new heights

by Marketplace Contributor

Sep 29, 2016

Instead of climbing ladders to check for roof damage, or walking through a disaster area, insurance adjusters may be able to deploy drones.

The insurance company Travelers is considering giving this assortment of drones to insurance adjusters for use in the field.

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OPEC agrees to agree on oil limits, but outlook still shaky

by Lewis Wallace

Sep 29, 2016

We might have to say goodbye to cheaper gas.

The sun sets behind a oil derrick near the Saudi Arabian border with Kuwait.

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Mid-day Update

2020 Summer Olympic games could cost up to $30 billion

by Mark Garrison

Sep 29, 2016

New GDP numbers, a push from the FCC's chairman to get rid of cable boxes, how drones can help the insurance industry, and the high cost of the next Summer Olympics.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about OPEC’s promise to cut oil production; competition Costco faces from Amazon Prime; the experiences of students from one tuition-free college in New York City; and a ruling from a federal court that’s decreed “ballot selfies” are perfectly fine.