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Justin is a reporter for Marketplace. He’s based in San Diego, California.
Justin focuses on small business, banking and supply chain news. He also hosts the Closing Bell edition of the “Marketplace Minute,” a daily news roundup, and has worked as the show producer of the “Marketplace Morning Report.” He started working at Marketplace in 2011.
Justin spends a lot of his downtime mountain biking, surf fishing and grappling with decision paralysis over which bike parts and fishing gear to buy next.
Latest Stories (703)
Global food prices hit 3-year high
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Justin Ho
Jan 7, 2021
Supermarkets don’t have much leeway to absorb higher food costs, so they're quickly passed on to consumers.
New Paycheck Protection Program will have more restrictions than the first
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Justin Ho
Jan 6, 2021
This new round of PPP will only be available to companies with fewer than 300 employees.
Millions will get their relief payment via debit card. That's good ... and bad
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Justin Ho
Dec 30, 2020
Cards are usually cheaper than checks. Unless there's a dispute.
Small businesses still struggling with COVID impacts must consider tax implications, too
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Justin Ho
Dec 29, 2020
Many received PPP loans. And that means new tax questions for 2021 filings.
A holiday glut of packages prompts a shipping crisis for small businesses
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Justin Ho
Dec 24, 2020
Retailers are increasing shipping fees while fielding more calls from customers, asking, "Where's my package?"
Small business owners eye a second Paycheck Protection Program loan
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Justin Ho
Dec 23, 2020
Some previous applicants say they're weighing past experiences, as they decide whether to apply again.
How one small business pivoted when it couldn't get a PPP loan
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Justin Ho
Dec 22, 2020
A South Carolina media producer is among the companies rethinking their business models to address needs created by the pandemic.
Will rock-bottom gas prices spur holiday travel despite pandemic?
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Justin Ho
Dec 21, 2020
AAA estimates that 34 million fewer people will travel Christmas week than last year at this time.
Robinhood slapped with two separate regulatory complaints
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Justin Ho
Dec 18, 2020
Massachusetts regulators say the brokerage app Robinhood makes it too easy for inexperienced traders to buy risky options.
Will the boom in shipping last after the pandemic?
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Justin Ho
Dec 17, 2020
As FedEx reports its quarterly figures, what may be in store for companies trying to fulfill the demand for e-commerce deliveries?