Marketplace Morning Report Stories

A Cuban sociologist reflects on decades of economic change.

Dollar store chains are starting to report earnings for the first quarter of 2026, hinting at a growing consumer demand for deals.

Imagine a combination of LinkedIn and Wikipedia — but for artificial intelligence.

Automakers are increasingly feeling the need to compete with cheap EVs from China.

There is good news from the manufacturing sector, with orders for durable goods like cars, planes, and machinery up 7.9%.

Anna Romero shares her financial struggles and how she ended up back on the job hunt.

Farmers have had to adjust to rising prices and shipping disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz’ closure, on top of existing economic strains like tariffs.

Looking at 4 million applications to 1,700 positions across 150 companies, researchers found that — in many cases — an AI tool was less likely to advance Black and Asian applicants.

The streaming service has long invested in podcasts and audiobooks, and this will allow it to provide even more spoken word content.

Fewer than half of consumers say they feel financially stable, according to data from analytics company JD Power. But for consumers under 40, things look especially challenging.