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Nov 12, 2015

Marketplace for Thursday, November 12, 2015

National stores take part in the “shop local” movement; the White House’s first Data Scientist, DJ Patil, talks big data; and Apple seeks to enter the peer-to-peer payment space.

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Segments From This Episode

The promise and problems of drug-finding apps
by Dan Gorenstein
They help consumers find lower prices, but there's more to it than that.
First U.S. data chief touts benefits of big data
by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
DJ Patil was appointed as the White House's first Chief Data Scientist in February.
When big companies act local
by Tracey Samuelson
McDonald's and Target are just a few of the national chains adopting regional strategies.
Backlash over Bloomingdale’s holiday ad
by Kai Ryssdal
Who's reading the ad copy over there?
Greece — crisis abating or more trouble ahead?
The government is supporting a strike against government austerity measures.
Apple wants to own your wallet
The company is set to join an army of companies fighting over the peer-to-peer payment business.
Commodities giants forced to suspend dividends
by Andy Uhler
Glencore, Anglo American and BHP Billiton hoped that diversifying would work.
Angie’s List facing a hostile takeover and competition
by Sally Herships
IAC bid more than $500 million for Angie's List.

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National stores take part in the “shop local” movement; the White House’s first Data Scientist, DJ Patil, talks big data; and Apple seeks to enter the peer-to-peer payment space.