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Aug 17, 2016

Marketplace for Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Who is Steve Bannon, and why is the new head of the Trump campaign? We’ve got answers; Univision makes another English-language audience grab with Gawker; and Kai talks to with David Malpass, an economic advisor to Donald Trump.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump leaves after speaking during his campaign event at the Ocean Center Convention Center on August 3, 2016 in Daytona, Florida.
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Univision plus Gawker adds up to what?
by Gigi Douban
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The Spanish-language network wants more young bilingual viewers
A focus on shareholder value for long-term shareholders
by Scott Tong
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J.M. Smucker rewards long-term shareholders with greater voting rights
Insurers lag in preparing for climate change
by Jed Kim
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A pair of studies show insurance companies still have a lot to figure out.
Aetna letter sparks controversy
by Dan Gorenstein
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The insurer warned the DOJ of quitting some health exchanges if merger were challenged.
Trump campaign adds Breitbart CEO, throws out teleprompter
by Adam Allington
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Stephen Bannon is new Trump CEO.
Renting becomes a lifestyle for the long haul
by Reema Khrais
Scott Olson/Getty Images
Falling homeownership rates could give way to a permanent renter class
David Malpass on advising Donald Trump
by Kai Ryssdal
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David Malpass advised the Reagan and Bush administrations on economic issues. Now, he's advising Donald Trump.
McDonald’s is no longer putting fitness trackers in Happy Meals
by Kai Ryssdal
Chris McGrath/Getty Images
Update: As quickly as they came, the trackers are gone.

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