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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, October 29, 2015

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Airing on Thursday, October 29, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about a potential merger between Pfizer and Allergan; what the change of seasons means for GDP seasonality; and new trends in holiday shopping.

Segments From this episode

Happy Halloween: Now get shopping

by Mark Garrison Oct 29, 2015
The holidays are right around the corner. Are you ready to 'webroom?'
Economic Anxiety Index®

When the bill for college outweighs the benefit

by Amy Scott Oct 29, 2015
For one college grad, student loan debt delivered a lasting lesson.

How economists measure the changing of seasons

by Dan Gorenstein Oct 29, 2015
In figuring out GDP, government economists weigh 'seasonality.'

Nintendo goes mobile

by Noel King Oct 29, 2015
Gaming giant Nintendo announces its first smartphone game.
Mid-day Update

One-child left behind

by David Brancaccio Oct 29, 2015
The ending of China's one-child policy, mobile gaming, and college debt.

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