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Feb 17, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Airing on Wednesday, February 17, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Apple being ordered to unlock an iPhone used by the San Bernardino attackers; housing starts; and for-profit companies finding a new niche to fill: helping low-income consumers create a credit score.

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at an Apple special event unveiling the iPhone 6. Apple has been ordered to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers.
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Segments From This Episode

J.C. Penney is set to enter the appliance business
by Nova Safo
Spencer Platt/Getty Images
To boost sales, stores are targeting the 'modern American mom.'
Housing helps keep recovery going
by Mitchell Hartman
Housing starts and permits were both up in 2015, and the growth is expected to continue.
Breaking tradition in the credit scoring business
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Simon Cunningham
Banks dip their toes into a new market: people without traditional credit scores.
Why seniors are flocking to Medicare Advantage
by Ashley Milne-Tyte
As insurers reconsider health exchanges, the private plan for over-65s is a draw.
Spend your pennies on appliances at J.C. Penney
by Amy Scott
Home construction, Medicare Advantage, and J.C. Penney.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

J.C. Penney is set to enter the appliance business

Housing helps keep recovery going

Breaking tradition in the credit scoring business

Why seniors are flocking to Medicare Advantage

Spend your pennies on appliances at J.C. Penney