Segments From This Episode

• US Airways merger with American cleared for takeoff

  by Sarah Gardner

  A bankruptcy judge clears American Airlines to merge, which leaves the U.S. airline industry with three giant airline plus a few others.

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• The most practical Thanksgiving Day shopping list we may ever hear

  by David Brancaccio

  When you hear Black Friday, you may think of a fun shopping spree. But some people plan to use the day to buy more practical items.

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• How to make airports cool — and profitable

  by Shannon Mullen

  Airports used to be dull, grey boxes we had to pass through to get from one place to another.

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• Stocks in Japan are up, but will the economy follow?

  by Rupert Wingfield-Hayes

  Today, the Japan Nikkei Index went up another 1.8 percent to get very close to a six year high.

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• Going to work on Thanksgiving — not everyone is bummed about it

  by David Brancaccio

  While you're eating turkey and enjoying time with family and friends, let's take a moment to acknowledge those who are working on this day.

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• Are school lunches and stadium food worth $1 billion?

  by Ann Heppermann

  Food concession company Aramark prepares for what could be a $1 billion initial public offering.

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• Thanksgiving comes later than usual this year — and retailers are panicking

  by Diane Swonk

  

  Retailers are worried about the short holiday shopping season.

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• PODCAST: Why are retailers worried this holiday season?

  by David Brancaccio

  We have one of the shortest holiday shopping seasons upon us. Retailers couldn't be more worried. And a look at two people who are working this Thanksgiving day.

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• How to survive (even thrive) at the company holiday party

  by Mark Garrison and Paulina Velasco

  

  Now can be a time to build trust and camaraderie with your co-workers.

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