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Meredith Garretson Morbey

Supervisory Senior Producer

Meredith is a supervisory senior producer at Marketplace.

Latest from Meredith Garretson Morbey

  • Feb 3, 2021

    Will Italy level up and make “Super Mario” its next prime minister?

    The former European Central Bank chief could take on the top job in Italy's next government.
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    The former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is expected to lead the next Italian government. GlaxoSmithKline and CureVac team up for a vaccine against new COVID-19 variants. And, unpacking the layers of a cardboard shortage.

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  • Feb 2, 2021

    Will antitrust lawsuits affect Google’s earnings?

    An investigation published in Politico this week found that nearly a decade ago, commissioners at the FTC ignored evidence that Google was building a monopoly on search.
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    The e-commerce and advertising has been ticking along, but Google antitrust probes continue. Plus, a brief history of zero-fee online trading and how it brought us in part to the frenzy of meme stocks. And, pandemic downturn threatens the Eurostar rail service that connects the U.K. to parts of Europe.

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  • Feb 2, 2021

    Wearing a good mask is now a hard-and-fast federal rule

    Passengers wear face masks to protect against COVID-19 after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on March 5, 2020.
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    But which masks are considered OK and which aren’t? And how are federal and local agencies enforcing the rule? Plus, what stock wealth might mean for GameStop. And, signs of revitalization for Black-owned farms.

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  • Feb 2, 2021

    Myanmar faces a battle for democracy and an economy that hangs in the balance

    Myanmar's military has declared a state of emergency after taking control in the country.
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    The international response to a military coup could have long-term economic implications for Myanmar. Plus, is the rail link between London and cities in Europe running out of steam?

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  • Feb 1, 2021

    The future of online shopping, after the pandemic

    eMarketer projects that Amazon sold nearly half a trillion dollars worth of stuff in 2020.
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    If people continue shopping online at the same rates, Amazon is well positioned when it comes to household essentials and groceries. Plus, amateur investors set their sights on silver. Also, concerns about equitable distribution of COVID vaccines. And, “vaccine nationalism” abroad.

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  • Feb 1, 2021

    Silver is surging. What’s fueling the price increase?

    The price of silver hit an eight-year high Monday amid calls on social media to buy the metal.
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    The precious metal commodity has reached its highest level since 2013. Also, India’s budget boosts vaccine and infrastructure spending. And, will restaurants in France and Hungary defy pandemic restrictions?

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  • Feb 1, 2021

    Is silver the new GameStop?

    Is silver the new GameStop?
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    Retail traders around the globe are taking aim at silver now. Plus, what the last few months looked like for overextended shipping companies like UPS. And, how online sign-ups are actually hampering access to COVID vaccinations.

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  • Jan 29, 2021

    Too much success for online trading platforms?

    Too much success for online trading platforms?
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    Robinhood is among the brokerages in the hot seat after locking down some trading and raising a whole lot of money to prop itself up. Plus, the “economic anger” underlying all of those who are putting the squeeze on hedge funds and other institutional investors. And, how one year of working on the COVID front lines is taking a toll on health care workers’ mental health.

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  • Jan 29, 2021

    Is it legal to put the brakes on an online stock frenzy?

    Is it legal to put the brakes on an online stock frenzy?
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    It’s a question we’re asking after some brokerage firms like Robinhood stopped customers from buying shares of GameStop and other stocks on Thursday. Plus, GM’s plan to sell only zero-emission vehicles by 2035. And, checking in on the status of vaccine distribution in Appalachia.

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  • Jan 29, 2021

    Vaccine rollout woes, GameStop saga send European markets down

    Biotech firm Novavax has labs in the U.S. and has carried out trials in the U.K. and South Africa.
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    Stock markets in Europe faced an unsteady end to the week with disputes over the supply of vaccines and the GameStop stock roller coaster weighing on investors. Also, GDP readings for European countries illustrate the economic pain cause by additional rounds of lockdowns. And, the illustrator whose viral coronavirus diary has been turned into a book.

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