Jun 21, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Men work during a test of the Cocoli Locks in Panama City on Monday. The canal's expansion project will be inaugurated on Sunday. RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP/Getty Images

On today's show, we'll talk about Caterpillar's involvement in the construction of the Panama Canal; new filings from the Federal Election Commission of the presumptive presidential nominees; and the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and doctors.

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Last Ditch Effort: The Panama Canal and Peak Trade

Inching global trade growth, through the eyes of a Caterpillar

by David Brancaccio , Katie Long and Justin Ho

Jun 21, 2016

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar is facing declines on par with those it faced during the Great Recession.

The Port of Balboa on Panama's Pacific entrance, viewed from Ancon Hill.

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Is money in politics making you fat?

by David Brancaccio

Jun 21, 2016

A look at the very personal ways money in politics impacts Americans.

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CarMax Inc. still earning respect

by Sally Herships

Jun 21, 2016

The used-car retailer is doing pretty well for itself, despite a worse-than-expected earnings report.

CarMax reported a first-quarter net profit of about $175.4 million on Tuesday.

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Mid-day Update

A Puma jersey disaster

by David Brancaccio

Jun 21, 2016

Shredded jerseys, CarMax, and money in politics.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Caterpillar’s involvement in the construction of the Panama Canal; new filings from the Federal Election Commission of the presumptive presidential nominees; and the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and doctors.