Jul 7, 2014

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday July 07, 2014

The World Gold Council is meeting to confront suggestions that the cost of gold might be rigged -- Gold buyers could be paying more for gold because of behind-the-scenes tactics. Plus, Marketplace contributor Allan Sloan is on the cover of Fortune Magazine with strong words for American companies that move headquarters overseas for tax breaks. In fact, he calls the tactic "positively Un-American."

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Indie Economics

Allan Sloan is angry about the flight of corporations

by David Brancaccio

Jul 7, 2014

When Bank of America moved to North Carolina, people said it's business. But is it?

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When is an app art?

by Tracey Samuelson

Jul 7, 2014

New York's Museum of Modern Art is embracing technology as an artistic medium.

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Walmart to highlight women-owned businesses

by Dan Bobkoff

Jul 7, 2014

Will a special logo for women-owned businesses combat or perpetuate stereotypes?

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Congress could hit dead end with highway funding

by Conrad Wilson

Jul 7, 2014

The Highway Trust Fund could be slashed in August, unless Congress acts soon.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Walmart and women

by David Brancaccio

Jul 7, 2014

Transportation funding runs out of gas, women-owned businesses at Walmart, and a phone app as art.

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Charge your phone, or you can't fly with it

by Mark Garrison

Jul 7, 2014

One man's security hassle is another's business opportunity.

The World Gold Council is meeting to confront suggestions that the cost of gold might be rigged — Gold buyers could be paying more for gold because of behind-the-scenes tactics. Plus, Marketplace contributor Allan Sloan is on the cover of Fortune Magazine with strong words for American companies that move headquarters overseas for tax breaks. In fact, he calls the tactic “positively Un-American.”

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