Segments From This Episode

• Potential for tariffs on imported steel divides the U.S. steel industry

  by Marketplace Contributor

  

  U.S. steel manufacturers worried about competition as well as those that depend on cheaper foreign steel imports to keep their businesses running, eagerly await a decision.

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• PayPal’s president says this Cyber Monday is all about mobile

  by Molly Wood and Hayley Hershman

  

  80 percent of Americans are expected to use their phones to shop this holiday season.

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• Korean firm helps extend Black Friday benefits overseas

  by Jed Kim

  Black Friday is an American phenomenon that increasingly, belongs to the world. Globalization and technology have made it much easier for folks overseas to buy sought-after American goods. This cross-border commerce has been around for decades but today, it’s getting a big boost. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.  Correction: A […]

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• In Rockport, Texas, residents review Black Friday priorities

  by Andy Uhler

  As many Americans try to make the most of retailers offering deals on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, the 10,000 or so residents of Rockport, Texas, are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Many are still living in hotel rooms. Some have had to relocate to rental properties miles […]

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• The mysterious jump in Obamacare enrollment

  by Dan Gorenstein

  We’re half-way through the Obamacare open enrollment period and we’ve got a bit of a health care mystery on our hands. Earlier this week, federal health officials reported nearly 800-thousand consumers selected plans on healthcare.gov – the federal website where people shop for plans under the Affordable Care Act. It’s the third consecutive week enrollment […]

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• Republicans are gearing up for a race to the finish on taxes

  by Molly Wood

  So much for a restful holiday weekend.

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