Aug 31, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, August 31, 2015

Airing on Monday, August 31, 2015: On today's show, we'll talk about the factors at play in a decision on interest rates; the pros and cons of ETFs; and the boom in business behind movie trailers.

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They're a hot investment, but are ETFs safe?

by Mark Garrison

Aug 31, 2015

The infrastructure behind these funds may not be keeping up with their growth.

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Movie trailers become events of their own

by Adriene Hill

Aug 31, 2015

A good one can attract millions of viewers online, long before the film opens.

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Obama visits a state that lives climate change: Alaska

by Andy Uhler

Aug 31, 2015

President Obama is visiting Alaska and the Arctic to talk about climate change.

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The skies feel very friendly for airlines

by Tracey Samuelson

Aug 31, 2015

Industry profits are at new highs, but passengers still feel so squeezed.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Friendly-ish skies

by Noel King

Aug 31, 2015

A look to the week ahead, Obama's visit to Alaska, and airline profits.

The skies are not equally friendly to everyone. Sometimes, it's about what you're willing to pay.

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Airing on Monday, August 31, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about the factors at play in a decision on interest rates; the pros and cons of ETFs; and the boom in business behind movie trailers.