Nov 8, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, November 8, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about Iran's $6 billion deal with the french oil company Total; the push for Atlanta's Federal Reserve bank to appoint a black president; and why tonight might be a good time to catch your favorite sports games.

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Push for diverse hire to head regional Federal Reserve bank in Atlanta

by Marketplace Contributor

Nov 8, 2016

The regional bank president in Atlanta is stepping down.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where the current president is planning to retire next year. Some activists and lawmakers are calling for more diversity in the central banking system's leadership.

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Sick of the election? Snag sweet deals on sports tickets instead

by Jed Kim

Nov 8, 2016

In just a matter of hours, the ordeal of the 2016 election will be over. If you can’t wait that long, you could always ignore the returns tonight and turn to sports. Thanks to the election, tonight may be a golden chance to catch your favorites. Click the above audio player to hear the full story. […]

A fan cheers from the bleachers during Game Three of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians in Chicago, Illinois.

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Nonprofit uses music to improve care for dementia patients

by Marketplace Contributor

Nov 8, 2016

Since the program started in February, there’s been a 60 percent drop in patient falls.

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Traveling for the holidays? Buy your tickets now!

by Marielle Segarra

Nov 8, 2016

It might be cheaper to get home for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year than last year. Airline tickets for the week of Thanksgiving are about 2.5 percent cheaper on average than they were a year ago. And for Christmas, prices have fallen a little more 3 percent. Here’s why. Click the above audio player to […]

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Mid-day Update

What Brexit has to do with chocolate

by Lizzie O'Leary

Nov 8, 2016

Election Day and the markets, Toblerone chocolate, cheaper holidays, and helping dementia patients through music.

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Mid-day Update

Special election coverage: What a Trump win means for the economy

by David Brancaccio

Nov 9, 2016

Trump's effect on the markets, corporate America's reaction to the election results, and an economist's take on the new president's policies.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Iran’s $6 billion deal with the french oil company Total; the push for Atlanta’s Federal Reserve bank to appoint a black president; and why tonight might be a good time to catch your favorite sports games.