Aug 22, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, August 22, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about Pfizer's plans to buy Medivation for $14 billion; an earlier FAFSA filing date; and a man whose job includes helping others rethink the future.

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Secretary of the Future

What's the future of 'the American dream'?

by David Brancaccio

Aug 22, 2016

When it comes to shaping the country's future, it's important to ask what we're aiming for.

Futurist Brian David Johnson argues that rethinking the future can actually lead to change.

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Changes are coming to the federal student aid form

by Amy Scott

Aug 22, 2016

Students can begin filing the FAFSA three months earlier this year, on Oct. 1.

Students will now be able to file their FAFSA months earlier than before.

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In Baton Rouge, big brands come to help — and get known

by Marketplace Contributor

Aug 22, 2016

Tide, Duracell and Clorox are just some of the brand names flocking to the region.

Tide brought a portable laundry services truck to Baton Rouge for the displaced.

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In Japan, seniors are half of all welfare recipients

by Adam Allington

Aug 22, 2016

A growing number of seniors, and not enough workers, has put stress on pensions.

Elderly women choose vegetables from a vendor at a temple in Tokyo.

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Mid-day Update

Deciphering the future of interest rate hikes

by David Brancaccio

Aug 22, 2016

Developments in the ChemChina-Syngenta deal, interest rates, FAFSA, and the Louisiana floods.

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ChemChina one step closer to acquiring Syngenta

by Andy Uhler

Aug 22, 2016

The deal is worth $43 billion.

ChemChina is looking to acquire Syngenta in a $43 billion deal.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Pfizer’s plans to buy Medivation for $14 billion; an earlier FAFSA filing date; and a man whose job includes helping others rethink the future.