Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday November 19, 2014
Nov 18, 2014

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday November 19, 2014

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Today, in Australia there's new allegations about the rigging a key interest rate there. More on that. And Target reports earnings Wednesday. It’s been about a year since a massive data breach affected customers. We take stock of the strategies that have and haven't worked for Target since then. Plus, as marijuana is increasingly legalized in some states, the marketing geniuses are at work. Some day soon, might there be a brand that is to Cannabis, as say, "Coca-Cola" is to brown fizzy water?

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Bob Marley family launches global pot brand

Nov 18, 2014
The late reggae star could be a powerful force in the emerging marijuana market.

Target tries to be cool

Nov 19, 2014
The retailer, which reports earnings Wednesday, is trying to lure customers back.

Carnival Corp. aims for a new set of customers

Nov 19, 2014
The cruise company wants the public’s help through social media.

PODCAST: I want a pony!

Nov 19, 2014
A big payoff for a foundation, cruises take to social media, and how to buy a pony.

How a $150 million investment turned into $3.3 billion

Nov 19, 2014
The Cystic Fibrosis foundation has sold its royalty rights to a drug it helped fund.

Pricing a child's plea for equine ownership

Nov 19, 2014
While it is expensive to buy and care for a horse, parents say the experience is worth it.

Today, in Australia there’s new allegations about the rigging a key interest rate there. More on that. And Target reports earnings Wednesday. It’s been about a year since a massive data breach affected customers. We take stock of the strategies that have and haven’t worked for Target since then. Plus, as marijuana is increasingly legalized in some states, the marketing geniuses are at work. Some day soon, might there be a brand that is to Cannabis, as say, “Coca-Cola” is to brown fizzy water?