May 12, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, May 12, 2016

On today's show, we'll talk about Obama's signing of a trade secrets bill; the pressure for oil companies to go greener; and the new San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

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Oil companies are pressed to address climate change

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

May 12, 2016

A study says investors care more about climate change than corporate managers.

An oil rig in Taft, California extracts crude.

David McNew/Getty Images

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Access to high-quality preschool remains unequal

by Sally Herships

May 12, 2016

While national numbers are up, not every state is increasing its funding for preschool.

Pre-K spending per child is up overall, but that's not the whole picture.

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Texas lake businesses booming again after long drought

by Marketplace Contributor

May 12, 2016

Now that water levels are up, the businesses on Lake Travis are seeing better days.

From 2010 to 2015, Texas faced a severe drought. Lake Travis was down to one-third of its water levels.

The Oasis

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Gold prices are starting to rebound, but why?

by Lewis Wallace

May 12, 2016

Demand for gold is up 21 percent over the same time last year.

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Mid-day Update

Transparency over real estate in the UK

by David Brancaccio

May 12, 2016

Property ownership transparency, the retail industry, and Texas lake businesses.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Obama’s signing of a trade secrets bill; the pressure for oil companies to go greener; and the new San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.