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Feb 13, 2014

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, February 13, 2014

Beyond the $45 billion in stock, why would Time Warner Cable want to hand itself to Comcast? President Obama launches a new initiative to help young men of color find good jobs. The $1.1 trillion buying power of black people. And how wearing wacky clothes can help your career.

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Segments From This Episode

Entrepreneur offers a better shave for growing market
by Noel King
With buying power up, black consumers are a new target for specialty products
How much do Olympic figure skating dresses cost?
by Adriene Hill
Love them or laugh at them, Olympics figure skating costumes are hard to ignore. They’re just so shiny. But how much does all the sparkle cost? Thousands.
PODCAST: Cable mega-merger
by David Brancaccio
Comcast is trying to buy Time Warner Cable for $45 billion.
Scrutiny meets Comcast bid for Time Warner Cable
A merger would put Comcast in a stronger position with content providers.
An assist for young men of color?
by Mitchell Hartman
President Obama plans to launch an initiative to help young minority men stay in school and out of criminal justice system.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, February 13, 2014

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Segments From This Episode

Entrepreneur offers a better shave for growing market

How much do Olympic figure skating dresses cost?

PODCAST: Cable mega-merger

Scrutiny meets Comcast bid for Time Warner Cable

An assist for young men of color?