SHORT BIO
Justin is a reporter for Marketplace. He’s based in San Diego, California.
Justin focuses on small business, banking and supply chain news. He also hosts 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 Stories (698)
Amazon wants to deliver broadband from orbit
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Justin Ho
Apr 8, 2019
Amazon recently confirmed plans to provide internet connectivity from orbit.
MBAs can boost pay. But they can't eliminate the pay gap, a study found.
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Justin Ho
Apr 2, 2019
Women and people of color still earn less than white men, even with the degree.
NBC taps into YouTuber Lilly Singh's audience
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Justin Ho
Mar 15, 2019
The replacement for Carson Daly's time slot brings a woman of color to late-night TV.
Chase seeks new markets with new branches
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Justin Ho
Mar 14, 2019
JPMorgan Chase just announced that it’ll open 90 new branches by the end of the year.
Bang for your brick: behind Lego’s thriving secondary market
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Justin Ho
Mar 4, 2019
Lego fans and investors maintain a robust, independent online market for rare and valuable pieces.
Kraft Heinz writes down its Kraft and Oscar Mayer brands
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Justin Ho
Feb 28, 2019
Once upon a time, America spelled cheese K-R-A-F-T, and Oscar Mayer had a way with B-O-L-O-G-N-A. But lately, those brands haven’t been doing well for their owner, Kraft Heinz. The packaged-foods giant announced that it’s writing down the value of Kraft and Oscar Mayer by more than $15 billion. In today’s market, those iconic brands […]
What's next for the FTC's new task force on tech?
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Justin Ho
Feb 28, 2019
The FTC's new task force, announced this week, hopes to amp up scrutiny of big tech firms.
An Apple-Goldman credit card could help both titans
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Justin Ho
Feb 21, 2019
A report in the Wall Street Journal Thursday said Apple is about to launch a new credit card with Goldman Sachs. The move comes as Apple is trying to diversify its revenue sources away from iPhones, which have been struggling around the world. For Goldman, the reported partnership could be the bank’s latest attempt to […]
Hobby investments can't escape that darn global economy
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Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2019
Hobby investments are a fun alternative to the stock market. But they aren’t immune from the ebbs and flows of the economy.
Tight job market hits small business confidence
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Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2019
Small business owners, who have struggled to find the workers they need, are frustrated.