Week of October 14th, 2019

Plus: 5G and the business of Broadway.

The state-run oil giant is notoriously opaque. But as it moves forward with going public, prospective investors have been demanding details about how the company is run.

What would an early arrival of next-generation wireless networks mean for regular consumers?

The US argues that Europe illegally subsidizes Airbus, and the WTO is backing its new tariffs. But Europe launched a similar complaint against Boeing.

The producer behind and edgy revival of “Oklahoma!” and a new musical inspired by Alanis Morissette says it’s a good time to be telling urgent, emotional stories.

From taxes, to marketing, to refining, a lot goes into the price of a gallon of gasoline.

The Olympic Bronze medalist stops by Marketplace Morning Report to discuss his road to success.

The next G7 Summit will be held at President Trump’s Doral resort, sparking more emoluments chatter? China’s lowered GDP numbers could have global implications. Disney teams up with TenCent on a new “Star Wars” novel.

Experts say the recent cascade of pledges and commitments are mostly steps in the right direction.

Scientists in France may have found a means of averting bee colony collapse.

US tariffs on European products like Scotch and cheese kick in. Saudi Arabia’s $2-trillion oil IPO is put on hold. A Facebook founder lobbies for Big Tech to be broken up. Organic farming helps bees survive.

Lebanon faces the largest demonstrations in years over a worsening economic crisis. U.S. tariffs on Scotch whisky and cashmere come into effect. China’s days of double digit growth are probably over. 

Big social platforms are trying to figure out how much free expression should be allowed online.

Some say the changes will make it harder for women and minorities to challenge housing discrimination.

Plus: The latest tariffs on European goods and changes to the Fair Housing Act.

There are some concessions the union had been pushing for, but the closure of the Lordstown, Ohio, plant remains a sticking point.

It’s no accident that European food and wine is about to get more expensive in the U.S.

The latest deal on Britain’s departure from the European Union fails to soothe economic concerns in Northern Ireland.

In the cutthroat world of professional classical music, Eric Abramovitz was headed towards a shining career. Until something — or someone — got in the way.

And why he now feels “liberated” in the kitchen.

Like most public projects, public lands have a backlog of needed repairs.

Even as retail sales growth is showing signs of stalling, consumers are continuing to borrow.

Companies have been in the business of outfitting astronauts since the beginning of manned space flight.

The Chinese government may resort to the use of monetary policy to promote the economic growth that is eluding it.

Investors are cautiously optimistic about a tentative Brexit deal. China’s growth hits a 30-year low. VCs are turning away from green tech.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker tweeted: “We have one! It’s a fair and balanced agreement for the EU and the UK and it is testament to our commitment to find solutions.”

The UK and EU reach a Brexit deal.. sort of. Under Armour teams up with Virgin Galactic to make spacesuits for private astronauts. A Cincinnati community center helps residents achieve homeownership.

A partnership with Habitat for Humanity aims to double the ownership rate.

Markets react as the UK and EU agree to a new Brexit deal. Barcelona deals with violent protests over a desire for Catalonian independence. Nestlé is flush with cash after a multi-year restructuring. Hydroelectric power isn’t as clean as you’d think.

With Smart Summon, the vehicle can get to you —sometimes. It’s confused by speed bumps and puddles. Other times, it just gets stuck.

Plus: New discretionary spending numbers, and what teachers are spending on their classrooms.

Journalists and researchers have teamed up to map emissions from transportation around the United States.

They’re taking personal responsibility for everything from books to furniture, clothing to eyeglasses.

Will consumers stop propping up aging economic recovery?

Does it change if you’re single or married?

Robert Bilott’s new book describes in great detail the harrowing discoveries that led to the lengthy poisoned water lawsuit.

Details of the four-year agreement have yet to be released.

Robots could be coming to take our jobs, but maybe the ones we don’t want to do anyway.

Consumers might not be able to prop up the U.S. economy anymore. Workplace AI is less robot takeover than it is clerical. NBA players fight mental health stigma.

LGBTQ people could be a big part of the market for assisted reproductive technology and some fertility businesses are learning to cater to their needs.

The House scrutinizes Hong Kong’s human rights. Netflix is finding ways to compete with a slew of new streaming services. The fertility industry is catering to the LGBTQ community.

Carrie Lam gave her annual policy address by video after some lawmakers disrupted the city’s parliament. Huawei looks to India as part of its 5G network expansion. A look at the black market for sand.

The trade war is having a sort of chilling effect on the export of sensitive tech, like AI chips and drones.

Fast fashion, cheap production and other market forces are drastically increasing clothing’s effect on climate change.

In 2017, DuPont settled more than 3,500 personal injury lawsuits for roughly $670 million. The story is being turned into a movie.

The retail will live stream the deliveries to you … if you’re comfortable letting a stranger into your home.

Plus: The IMF projects an economy without the U.S.-China trade war, and Walmart’s new direct-to-fridge delivery service.

African swine fever has devastated the pig population in the country, where pork is a staple. It’s not just food prices that are going up.

0.8% may not sound like a lot, but on a global scale, it’s different.

For every 100 men, only 72 women are promoted to manager positions.

Uncashed checks, unused gift cards, and unredeemed insurance help make up the billions of dollars in unclaimed property overseen by all 50 states.

While residents continue to flock to the city, downtown Atlanta is still short on basic residential amenities.

The IMF is pessimistic about global growth. Business schools warn Trump about a future dearth high-skilled work visas. Atlanta is struggling to keep its historic downtown core vibrant.

There are fewer international students, a letter to Congress and the Trump administration says, and that could have long-term economic implications.

Americans have tried to be more creative in their cooking for decades … results have varied.

It’s bank earnings time. Softbank tries to make WeWork work. Women’s climb up the corporate ladder gets stalled on the first rung.

U.S. sanctions on Turkey have had a limited impact. Cellphone users in Kashmir get service back after a 70-day suspension. A Nobel Prize-winning economist explains her work.

Marketplace’s Ben Bradford says there are options that could prevent disruptive planned blackouts in the future.

Plus: China’s latest import and export numbers, and why some key players are pulling out of Facebook’s cryptocurrency efforts.

For the month of September, China’s import and export data looked weaker than economists were expecting.

Travel firm Booking Holdings has pulled out of the Libra Association as companies involved in the digital currency face increased regulation.

Holly Kirkendall is worried about budgeting by the museum she works at and the discretionary income of its visitors.

A new plan aims to create housing and jobs.

China is cautiously optimistic about a deal on U.S. produce. A global slowdown is top of mind for the IMF and World Bank. Gauging the success of a TV show through ad prices.

Devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian has put pressure on the families of many U.S.-based students.

The newest Nobel laureates focus on global poverty. The IMF and World Bank warn about a world economic slowdown. Helping Bahamian students after Dorian.

Following protests, Ecuador’s government has reintroduced fuel subsidies. Japan’s Softbank is reported to be seeking control of office space company WeWork. The challenges in India to widespread use of electric cars.

They’re willing to spend because they expect to be earning more next year.

UmpScores lays bare the successes and failures of the guys behind home plate.