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Stock market closing numbers for March 28, 2023

A one minute take from Kai Ryssdal on the stock market news of the day, posted after the markets close.

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Banks in Turmoil

Bank failures have some small businesses reconsidering where they park their money

Some have been moving money to "too big to fail" banks. Others are sticking with community institutions.