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Nov 25, 2015

Marketplace for Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Farm income will fall 38 percent this year, a look at what this means for consumers; Baltimore businesses recover after riots earlier this year; and the science behind Christmas shopping.

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Segments From This Episode

Ever wonder why you bought that ugly sweater?
by Molly Wood, Mukta Mohan and Bridget Bodnar
John Macdougall/Getty Images
The way a store looks, sounds, and even smells has a major impact on your spending.
Baltimore businesses reopen with help from the city
by Noel King
Andrew Burton/Getty Images
A large number of business damaged in the Baltimore riots have reopened.
Malls are urging stores to stay open on Thanksgiving
by Molly Wood
Some mall managers are urging smaller businesses to stay open on Thanksgiving.
Entertainment companies get serious about comedy
by Adriene Hill
Streaming services and cable channels are clamoring for stand-up comedy
Falling prices are behind the bad year for farmers
by Scott Tong
Some see a global commodity dynamic known as a super-cycle at work here.
Britain says it’s a world-beater on curbing emissions
Some environmentalists question Britain's claim to be a leader on climate change.
Insurance companies getting into the firefighting game
by Andy Uhler
Santa Ana winds in excess of 50 mph can spread fires quicker than ever.

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Farm income will fall 38 percent this year, a look at what this means for consumers; Baltimore businesses recover after riots earlier this year; and the science behind Christmas shopping.