Nov 21, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, November 21, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about the ethical questions surrounding Trump's meeting with three business partners from India; how presidential landing teams help smooth the transition of power; and the political divisiveness over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Team Trump is landing in Washington

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Nov 21, 2016

The teams will try to smooth the transition of power.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks with President-elect Donald Trump, his wife Melania Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence at the U.S. Capitol for a meeting on Nov. 10 in Washington, D.C.

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How GOP will target Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

by Marielle Segarra

Nov 21, 2016

The consumer agency has been a long-time foe of the party and of banks.

Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Richard Cordray waits for the beginning of a hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee earlier this year on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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It’s Black Friday Cyber November!

by Jed Kim

Nov 21, 2016

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer days, but an entire month.

Shoppers walk by holiday decor hanging on Tiffany & Co. in New York City on Black Friday last year.

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The economy in Trump's first year

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 21, 2016

Economic growth is likely to accelerate in the first year of Trump's presidency, based on his economic ideas. But his plans could also raise the risk of economic overheating and inflation.

Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump cheer at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on Nov. 9.

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Trump meeting raises ethical concerns

by Lewis Wallace

Nov 21, 2016

The president-elect met with three businessmen from India last week at Trump Tower.

A billboard for the upcoming Trump Tower Mumbai, a luxury residential apartment complex.

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Mid-day Update

Justice Department challenges Anthem-Cigna merger

by David Brancaccio

Nov 21, 2016

Trump's first year as president, the Cigna-Anthem merger, and the rise of Black Friday Cyber November.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the ethical questions surrounding Trump’s meeting with three business partners from India; how presidential landing teams help smooth the transition of power; and the political divisiveness over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.