Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, May 1, 2015
Airing on Friday, May 1, 2015: First up, electric-car maker Tesla says its developing a battery that will allow folks to store and use solar energy at home. But why is a car maker trying to disrupt the power grid as we know it? And between the Kentucky Derby and that boxing match, we'll talk more about what will be a big weekend for gamblers and the betting industry. Plus, in most places around the country gas prices have been under $3 for the last six months, which put a chunk of unspent money in drivers' pockets. But here's the thing: that money doesn't seem to have done much in the way of economic stimulus. We take a look at why that might be.
Airing on Friday, May 1, 2015: First up, electric-car maker Tesla says its developing a battery that will allow folks to store and use solar energy at home. But why is a car maker trying to disrupt the power grid as we know it? And between the Kentucky Derby and that boxing match, we’ll talk more about what will be a big weekend for gamblers and the betting industry. Plus, in most places around the country gas prices have been under $3 for the last six months, which put a chunk of unspent money in drivers’ pockets. But here’s the thing: that money doesn’t seem to have done much in the way of economic stimulus. We take a look at why that might be.
