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Feb 4, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, February 4, 2016

Airing on Thursday, February 4, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Wal-Mart moving into the gas business; DeVry’s legal and financial troubles; and broadcast networks placing bets on new pilots.

It's betting season for network television.
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Segments From This Episode

That dirty, little word: recession
by David Brancaccio
Recessions, drug-pricing, and immigrant housing.
For-profit college troubles showing up at DeVry
by Annie Baxter
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DeVry University's parent company reports earnings amidst declining enrollments and an FTC lawsuit.
Survey shows drug price hikes widespread in industry
by Ashley Milne-Tyte
PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images
It's not just a few bad players, as Congressional hearing puts drug costs in focus.
Farm workers face shortage of decent, affordable homes
by Kristofor Husted
Kristofor Husted
About three-quarters of hired crop workers work within 75 miles from home.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, February 4, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

That dirty, little word: recession

For-profit college troubles showing up at DeVry

Survey shows drug price hikes widespread in industry

Farm workers face shortage of decent, affordable homes