May 2, 2014

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday May 2, 2014

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has decided to run two operations in parallel producing his new battery for a certain period, and then, and only then, choose between them. It's a new approach to the bidding process, and it sounds expensive. Plus, after a good 40-year run, the minibar is finally being phased out of hotels. Why are hotels taking our midnight pleasures away? And what are they replacing them with?

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The history of the marketing of Cinco de Mayo

by Jeff Tyler and Shea Huffman

May 2, 2014

The day commemorates an obscure battle between Mexico and France.

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Despite strong jobs report, wages still flat

by Mitchell Hartman

May 2, 2014

The April jobs report shows stronger employment growth than economists expected.

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Elon Musk, Tesla plan 'Gigafactory' site

by Sabri Ben-Achour

May 2, 2014

Tesla CEO needs one new mammoth battery plant, but will prepare for two.. or three.. or four.

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Time to mourn the minibar

by Dan Gorenstein

May 2, 2014

Today's hotel room is tomorrow's museum exhibit.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Strong jobs report undercut by shrinking labor force

by David Brancaccio

May 2, 2014

The April jobs report shows strong growth. Tesla needs a new battery plant. And, the history of marketing of Cinco de Mayo.

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Manufacturing -- grassroots style

by David Brancaccio

May 2, 2014

An emerging grassroots style of making things that's about craftsmanship, tinkering and innovation.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has decided to run two operations in parallel producing his new battery for a certain period, and then, and only then, choose between them. It’s a new approach to the bidding process, and it sounds expensive. Plus, after a good 40-year run, the minibar is finally being phased out of hotels. Why are hotels taking our midnight pleasures away? And what are they replacing them with?