Oct 16, 2014

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, October 16, 2014

Yesterday was another crazy trading day in the U.S. with some big swings. The markets have had a lot to process, and there's a sense among many investors that this kind of volatility's going to continue. More on that. Plus, Facebook's CEO and co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg, made a $25 million donation with his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan. The money is going to the CDC's philanthropic arm, the CDC Foundation. We speak with her about what motivates the large gift.

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For homebuilders, things are looking up...just a bit

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 16, 2014

People are starting to buy homes again but challenges like tight credit remain.

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Priscilla Chan on why she gave $25 million to fight Ebola

by Dan Gorenstein

Oct 16, 2014

An exclusive interview with Priscilla Chan, pediatrician and wife of Mark Zuckerberg.

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A push to hire the long-term unemployed

by Kate Davidson

Oct 16, 2014

One company’s approach: Forget resumes. Turn to videos.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Here's my video resume

by David Gura

Oct 16, 2014

Industrial production data, video resumes, and Mexico's attempts to attract investors.

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Yesterday was another crazy trading day in the U.S. with some big swings. The markets have had a lot to process, and there’s a sense among many investors that this kind of volatility’s going to continue. More on that. Plus, Facebook’s CEO and co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg, made a $25 million donation with his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan. The money is going to the CDC’s philanthropic arm, the CDC Foundation. We speak with her about what motivates the large gift.