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Apr 21, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, April 21, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the latest development in the Volkswagen emissions scandal; how a small amount of savings can help families weather a financial crisis; and the strength of the Shakespeare brand 400 years after his death.

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, April 21, 2016 — Scott Barbour/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

Shakespeare brand still strong after 400 years
Edward Gooch/Getty Images
The playwright continues to make big bucks for his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.
For families, even a small amount in savings goes a long way
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
401K Calculator
A new report says as little as $250 can help you survive a financial emergency.
China cracks down on Internet finance sector
by Rob Schmitz
MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images
The ballooning sector in China has escaped regulation — up until now.
Number of people signing up for unemployment benefits drops to four-decade low
by David Brancaccio
Unemployment benefits, peer-to-peer lending, and mutual funds.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the latest development in the Volkswagen emissions scandal; how a small amount of savings can help families weather a financial crisis; and the strength of the Shakespeare brand 400 years after his death.

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, April 21, 2016