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Oct 17, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, October 18, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the effect of this election’s political divide on business deals; what to expect from news later today about a Social Security increase; and a price spike for black clothing in Thailand following the death of the country’s king.

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej lights candles during a making ceremony ahead of his Coronation Day at the Grand Palace in Bangkok back in 2006.
ROYAL BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

Political divides are causing tech deals to fall apart
by David Brancaccio
PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images
They say not to talk politics around the dinner table, but what about in the boardroom?
What’s a "good job"?
by Mitchell Hartman
WOC in Tech Chat/Flickr
The Marketplace-Edison Research Economic Poll finds that health benefits and a good working environment are among the top attributes of a "good job."
National graduation rate hits a new high
by Amy Scott
Herkie/Visual Hunt
More students finish high school, but college readiness lags.
Social Security recipients to get $5 more a month
by David Brancaccio
A 0.3 percent Social Security increase, what makes a "good job," a jump in the high school graduation rate, and Saudi Arabia's debt.
Cost of living adjustment ticks up, barely
by Adam Allington
401(K) 2012/Flickr
COLA will increase 0.3 percent in 2017. Social Security payments remain flat.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, October 18, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Political divides are causing tech deals to fall apart

What’s a "good job"?

National graduation rate hits a new high

Social Security recipients to get $5 more a month

Cost of living adjustment ticks up, barely