Oct 28, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, October 28, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about the presidential candidates' plans to improve the country's infrastructure; Twitter's decision to shut down Vine; and how Hershey's corporate structure can fend off a takeover.

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The politics of infrastructure

by Kimberly Adams

Oct 28, 2016

Both presidential candidates see a role for the private sector in infrastructure.

A view of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

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Clinton unveils anti-bullying plan for schools

by Reema Khrais

Oct 28, 2016

Bullying has been a big problem in schools for a long time. But teachers say the the ugliness of the election has made things worse. Today, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will outline a proposal to dole out $500 million in federal funding to states that agree to develop anti-bullying programs. The funds would pay […]

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign rally with first lady Michelle Obama at Wake Forest University on Thursday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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How Hershey’s unusual corporate structure deters takeovers

by Sally Herships

Oct 28, 2016

Just in time for Halloween’s candy splurge-fest, the Hershey Company is releasing its latest earnings report today. The company was in the news this summer after rival Mondelez attempted an ultimately unsuccessful $23 billion takeover bid. Hershey’s unusual structure, in which the majority of shares are held by a trust which oversees a local nonprofit […]

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Mid-day Update

Third-quarter GDP up 2.9 percent

by David Brancaccio

Oct 28, 2016

Third-quarter GDP growth, Clinton's proposals to fight bullying, and the FCC's new data privacy rules.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the presidential candidates’ plans to improve the country’s infrastructure; Twitter’s decision to shut down Vine; and how Hershey’s corporate structure can fend off a takeover.