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Aug 16, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, August 16, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about Aetna’s withdrawal from a majority of the health insurance exchanges it serves; Venezuela’s decision to reopen its border with Colombia; and the expansion of Target’s private-label food brands.

Venezuelans shop for groceries at a supermarket in Cucuta, Colombia. — Venezuelans shop for groceries at a supermarket in Cucuta, Colombia.
SCHNEYDER MENDOZA/AFP/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

Evidence of criminal wrongdoing in Volkswagen emissions scandal, prosecutors say
by Lizzie O'Leary
Volkswagen's cheating scandal, home improvement chains, and black rodeo.
Black rodeo aims to educate, entertain and find new fans
by Marketplace Contributor
Emily Jones
Fans say these rodeos help inform people about the storied history of black cowboys.
In the Amazon age, home improvement chains thrive
by Amy Scott
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Even with online sales, the brick-and-mortar store is often involved.
Target seeks grocery lift from private-label foods
by Annie Baxter
Jeff Thompson/Marketplace
Target wants its in-house food brands to boost its grocery business.
Venezuela opens border; relief is limited
GEORGE CASTELLANO/AFP/Getty Images
Opening the border may relieve shortages, but not prices.
Why Aetna is ditching some health insurance exchanges
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Montgomery County Planning Commission/Flickr
Aetna is losing money, so it's pulling out of health insurance exchanges.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about Aetna’s withdrawal from a majority of the health insurance exchanges it serves; Venezuela’s decision to reopen its border with Colombia; and the expansion of Target’s private-label food brands.