Aug 23, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, August 23, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about the effect of Louisiana's floods on the state's school systems; a Chinese company's $20 million purchase for the rights to stream the movie "Warcraft"; and the United States' voting scheduling compared to other countries.

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'Warcraft' deal shows potential of video streaming in China

by Reema Khrais

Aug 23, 2016

A lucrative streaming deal could open more revenue streams for U.S. movies.

A Chinese company has paid millions for the rights to stream the film "Warcraft."

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Take Tuesday: The campaign to make Election Day a work holiday

by David Brancaccio

Aug 23, 2016

A campaign is trying to increase voter turnout by pushing companies to give their employees the day off to vote.

In many other countries, elections happen on the weekends.

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For Louisiana schools, flood damage is lasting

by Amy Scott

Aug 23, 2016

As schools reopen, many teachers and staff have been displaced.

School buses are parked in a flooded parking lot on August 16 in Denham Springs, Louisiana.

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Mid-day Update

Tranquility in the US stock market

by David Brancaccio

Aug 23, 2016

A lack of market volatility, Alabama health plans, and an auction from an iconic New York shop.

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Alabama ends up with a single health-exchange insurer

by Gigi Douban

Aug 23, 2016

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama will be the state's only health-exchange insurer as of next year.

A rate hike from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama could affect about 160,000 people.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the effect of Louisiana’s floods on the state’s school systems; a Chinese company’s $20 million purchase for the rights to stream the movie “Warcraft”; and the United States’ voting scheduling compared to other countries.