Justin Ho

Reporter

Justin is a reporter for Marketplace. He’s based in Southern California.

Justin focuses on small business, banking and supply chain news. He has also hosted the Closing Bell edition of the “Marketplace Minute,” a daily news roundup, and has worked as the show producer of the “Marketplace Morning Report.” He started working at Marketplace in 2011.

Justin spends a lot of his downtime mountain biking, surf fishing and grappling with decision paralysis over which bike parts and fishing gear to buy next.

Latest from Justin Ho

Jul 16, 2018
July sales are pressuring the shipping industry like it’s the holiday season
Today is Prime Day, Amazon’s annual day of discounts that the retail giant hopes will rack up sales and lure new subscribers to Prime. Walmart, Target, Macy’s and other retailers are also getting in on what’s being dubbed Summer Black Friday. With all those packages on the move, the shipping industry is ramping up to […]
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Jul 11, 2018
Why China loves American natural gas more than it hates our tariffs
Ever since the shale revolution turned the U.S. into one of the world’s biggest energy exporters, other countries have been clamoring to buy American oil. One product in particular is seeing huge demand abroad – liquefied natural gas. Refineries turn natural gas into liquid to make it easier to ship overseas. In fact, as trade […]
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Jul 6, 2018
Electronics giant Xiaomi heads for Hong Kong IPO
Xiaomi isn’t a household name in the U.S., but with a $54 billion valuation, its initial public offering is one of the biggest the world’s seen in years. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Jul 4, 2018
Investors aren’t finding refuge in gold
We’re two quarters into the year, and we’re dealing with tariffs, a budding trade war, possible inflation, rising interest rates and markets that have been on a wild ride. This would normally be a situation where you’d see people parking their money in gold. Investors find refuge in the precious metal when uncertainty and volatility […]
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Jul 3, 2018
Here’s how animal shelters are preparing for fear-inducing fireworks
More pets go missing around the Fourth of July holiday than any other time. Amid the din and the bright lights of the fireworks, dogs and cats often scramble for cover and end up losing their way. Animal shelters are gearing up to handle the influx of runaways. Click the audio player above to hear […]
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Jun 11, 2018
Net neutrality repeal is unlikely to bring an immediate web slowdown
Today is the day when so-called net neutrality rules no longer apply to the internet. Last year, the Federal Communications Commission repealed the rules that had prevented internet providers from playing favorites, by, for instance, offering faster service to customers who pay more for it. What comes next? Click the audio player above to hear […]
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Dec 5, 2017
Would you buy a cut of your favorite artists’ royalties?
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A new public company gives investors the chance to bet on a musician's continued success.
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Aug 25, 2017
An app gives you unlimited movie tickets for $9.95. Theaters aren’t happy
Imagine being able to see an unlimited number of movies at your local theater for about the same price you pay for Spotify or Netflix. A subscription movie ticket service, called MoviePass, is doing just that…and not everyone’s happy about it. AMC theaters recently took steps to block the service at some of its locations, arguing […]
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Aug 15, 2017
Banks are rethinking their premium credit card offerings
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Bank of America plans to launch a new premium rewards credit card next month. The bank is entering a crowded field of similar products from American Express and Chase, whose Sapphire Reserve card made headlines for its initial 100,000-point sign-up bonus and $450 annual fee. As a result, banks are changing the way they try […]
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May 5, 2017
Churchill Downs: More than just the Kentucky Derby
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Horse racing’s Triple Crown kicks off Saturday with the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. It’s been a good year for the racetrack’s parent company, whose stock has risen 30 percent, double last year’s gains in the S&P 500. These days though, Churchill Downs Inc. doesn’t really resemble a racetrack company. Click the audio player above […]
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