Nov 2, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, November 2, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about what today's Fed meeting can tell us about the economy; why foreign investors have pulled billions of dollars out of American stocks; and a new report that shows even losing a small amount of financial aid can increase a student's likelihood of dropping out.

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A refinery gap makes Southeast dependent on gasoline pipeline

by Andy Uhler

Nov 2, 2016

Pipelines like the one that shut down in Alabama are a weak link in the distribution of fuel, but that’s because the real chokepoint is the production of gasoline at refineries. Some parts of the country have no refineries (i.e. the Southeast) and so they depend on pipelines; others have barely enough refineries for their […]

A crude oil refinery in Krotz Springs, Louisiana.

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How some hospitals are replacing pricy EpiPens with a $10 version

by Dan Gorenstein

Nov 2, 2016

A health care system in Utah has designed a DIY kit to cut costs.

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Foreign investors have pulled billions out of American stocks

by Mark Garrison

Nov 2, 2016

A look at the relationship between the markets and this year's presidential election.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on stage during the second presidential debate.

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Mid-day Update

A jump in the number of air travelers expected this Thanksgiving

by Mark Garrison

Nov 2, 2016

How the markets are doing as the end of the presidential election draws near, America's refineries, and a cheaper alternative of the EpiPen.

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Students who lose financial aid are more likely to drop out, study says

by Donna Tam and Amy Scott

Nov 2, 2016

For top performing college students, between $1,000 to $1,500 can have an impact.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about what today’s Fed meeting can tell us about the economy; why foreign investors have pulled billions of dollars out of American stocks; and a new report that shows even losing a small amount of financial aid can increase a student’s likelihood of dropping out.