Apr 22, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, April 22, 2016

On today's show, we'll talk about Uber's victory in the battle to keep its drivers as independent contractors; why Uber has yet to make a significant dent in the business rental market; and the lack of collaboration in the ride-hailing app world.

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The costs and benefits of political conventions

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Apr 22, 2016

Cleveland and Philadelphia are hosting the presidential nominating conventions.

The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the site of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, left, and the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, the site of the 2016 Republican National Convention.

PHL Approach/Wikimedia Commons (L) and William Edwards/AFP/Getty Images

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Golden Arches going back to basics

by Annie Baxter

Apr 22, 2016

McDonald's reported first quarter earnings Friday.

McDonald's classic Big Mac is about to come in different varieties.

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Uber has yet to make a real dent in the market for business travelers

by Sally Herships

Apr 22, 2016

After traveling about 30 miles, Uber can become much more expensive than a car rental.

Uber is continuing to disrupt the automotive world, but not in all markets.

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Uber settlement brings mixed emotions

by Andy Uhler

Apr 22, 2016

Uber is paying up to $100 million to settle class-action lawsuits.

Uber will no longer be able to cut off a driver’s right to work.

Image via Uber/YouTube

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Mid-day Update

The state of interest rates in Japan

by David Brancaccio

Apr 22, 2016

An Uber settlement, international interest rates, and political conventions.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Uber’s victory in the battle to keep its drivers as independent contractors; why Uber has yet to make a significant dent in the business rental market; and the lack of collaboration in the ride-hailing app world.