Oct 17, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej lights candles during a making ceremony ahead of his Coronation Day at the Grand Palace in Bangkok back in 2006. ROYAL BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images

On today's show, we'll talk about the effect of this election's political divide on business deals; what to expect from news later today about a Social Security increase; and a price spike for black clothing in Thailand following the death of the country's king.

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Political divides are causing tech deals to fall apart

by David Brancaccio

Oct 18, 2016

They say not to talk politics around the dinner table, but what about in the boardroom?

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Economic Anxiety Index®

What's a "good job"?

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 18, 2016

The Marketplace-Edison Research Economic Poll finds that health benefits and a good working environment are among the top attributes of a "good job."

Seventy-three percent of respondents in our economic research poll said health benefits are "essential" to a good job.

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National graduation rate hits a new high

by Amy Scott

Oct 18, 2016

More students finish high school, but college readiness lags.

More than 83 percent of high school seniors finished on time last year, according to new data.

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Mid-day Update

Social Security recipients to get $5 more a month

by David Brancaccio

Oct 18, 2016

A 0.3 percent Social Security increase, what makes a "good job," a jump in the high school graduation rate, and Saudi Arabia's debt.

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Cost of living adjustment ticks up, barely

by Adam Allington

Oct 18, 2016

COLA will increase 0.3 percent in 2017. Social Security payments remain flat.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the effect of this election’s political divide on business deals; what to expect from news later today about a Social Security increase; and a price spike for black clothing in Thailand following the death of the country’s king.