Oct 25, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for October 26, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about Apple's slowdown in sales; a court's approval of the $15 billion Volkswagen diesel settlement; and why the Saudi government has decided to borrow money from international investors.

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LendingClub expands its business around auto loans

by Sally Herships

Oct 25, 2016

LendingClub, the peer-to-peer loan company, is getting into the auto loan business. Americans borrow over $500 billion a year to help pay for their cars. But there’s a lot of room on the road for more business — only $40 billion a year is refinanced. Also, Lending Club says the company has already invested in its […]

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Apple watches sold 70 percent less than last year

by Adam Allington

Oct 26, 2016

The good news: a new report shows that Apple sold over a million smartwatches this summer. The bad news: sales are 71 percent down from the same period last year. Smartwatches were quick out of the gate, but sales have slowed, including Garmin’s and Samsung’s versions. What’s behind this drastic drop in sales? Stories […]

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks about the Apple Watch during an Apple special event at the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.

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Playing hardball: doctors start negotiating with doctors

by Dan Gorenstein

Oct 26, 2016

The lives of doctors — especially primary care doctors — are evolving in this post-Obamacare world.

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What to do with the VW albatross in your garage

by Annie Baxter

Oct 26, 2016

VW is offering consumers options following its emissions scandal.

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Mid-day Update

What Volkswagen-Audi owners are supposed to do now

by David Brancaccio

Oct 26, 2016

Volkswagen's $15 billion settlement, a drop in Apple stock, and the cost of patient care.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Apple’s slowdown in sales; a court’s approval of the $15 billion Volkswagen diesel settlement; and why the Saudi government has decided to borrow money from international investors.