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Feb 3, 2015

Marketplace for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015

Airing on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015: Now that Standard & Poor’s has settled and been fined, what’s next for ratings agencies? Plus, the Federal Communications Commission is nearing a decision on regulating the Internet as a public utility. We examine what that means for the consumer. Finally, both UPS and FedEx are increasing their fuel surcharges despite low oil prices. What’s behind the move?

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Segments From This Episode

Waukesha: A spa town that took its water for granted
by Sarah Gardner
Cities hit water problems even in wet regions, and finding a new source of water is difficult.
What’s changed in the credit ratings business?
"Transformed" industry has more regulatory oversight and internal safeguards.
The what-ifs of net neutrality
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
What may change if FCC starts treating Internet service providers like utilities.
UPS and FedEx increase fuel surcharge – because they can
by Dan Weissmann
Opposite of a price war: Despite cheaper fuel costs, shipping companies charge more.
RadioShack’s long road to bankruptcy
by Kai Ryssdal
The curtain is finally closing on the troubled chain's long decline.
An aerial map quest, with drones
by Kai Ryssdal
Skycatch uses drones to obtain 3D images of construction sites.
‘Fresh Off the Boat’ star Constance Wu on Asians and TV
by Kai Ryssdal and Tommy Andres
She says the show — premiering Wednesday — may not be perfect, but it's important.

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Marketplace for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015

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Segments From This Episode

Waukesha: A spa town that took its water for granted

What’s changed in the credit ratings business?

The what-ifs of net neutrality

UPS and FedEx increase fuel surcharge – because they can

RadioShack’s long road to bankruptcy

An aerial map quest, with drones

‘Fresh Off the Boat’ star Constance Wu on Asians and TV

Music from the episode