Aug 27, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, August 27, 2015

Airing on Thursday, August 27, 2015: What recent market volatility means for the stewards of the Federal Reserve descending on Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week for their annual retreat. China cracks down on warehouse executives at the center of the Tianjin explosion. Plus, a conversation about urban planning in New Orleans and how the city's innovative approach to parking reduces congestion and creates more opportunities for local businesses.

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Gamestop is dropping off the leaderboard

by Sally Herships

Aug 25, 2015

Brick-and-mortar shops are finding new ways stay competitive.

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Why singing happy birthday can come with a fee

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Aug 27, 2015

A lawsuit challenges the song's copyright.

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'Don't panic' is good advice even if you're retiring

by Gigi Douban

Aug 27, 2015

Are you 65? Don't put your savings in stock, but don't sell at the bottom, either.

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Fed hosts meeting of banking leaders

by Nova Safo

Aug 27, 2015

Investors are listening for clues about interest rates

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Happy birthday, now cut me a check

by David Brancaccio

Aug 27, 2015

On today's show: retiring amid volatile markets and paying up to sing "Happy Birthday."

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Airing on Thursday, August 27, 2015: What recent market volatility means for the stewards of the Federal Reserve descending on Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week for their annual retreat. China cracks down on warehouse executives at the center of the Tianjin explosion. Plus, a conversation about urban planning in New Orleans and how the city’s innovative approach to parking reduces congestion and creates more opportunities for local businesses.