Marketplace for Friday Feb. 20, 2015
Feb 20, 2015

Marketplace for Friday Feb. 20, 2015

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Airing on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015: Okay, we’re gonna take the rumors seriously and ask, “If Apple is getting into the car business, what does that look like?” Plus, the Baker Hughes Rigs Counts are out today. They’re considered an important indicator of the health of the energy and drilling industries. But some question whether they’re as indicative or relevant as they once were. We investigate. Also, we dive into the belly of the nationwide food supplier, Sysco. They are the biggest distributor of foods in the country and are looking to expand, joining yet another company. But the Federal Trade Commission is not having it and filed a lawsuit to stop the merger. We take a look at the surprising reach of Sysco.

 

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10 things you probably didn't know about the Oscars

Feb 20, 2015
...such as, why are the Academy Awards called the Oscars, anyway?
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How Photoshop changed the way we see everything

Feb 20, 2015
25 years into the Photoshop era, we know that what we see... could be a fake.

Will Apple put the pedal to the metal?

Feb 20, 2015
There are reports that Apple is gearing up to build a car. Ok, we'll bite.

This oil rig count may no longer be relevant

Feb 20, 2015
The Baker Hughes Rig Count gets much attention. Does it still reflect oil production?

Sysco tries to swallow up US Foods

Feb 20, 2015
Sysco announced it will merge with US Foods, but antitrust law could prevent the move.

Remember CD's? Yeah, Starbucks is done selling those.

Feb 20, 2015
You'll have to get your Michael Bublé and Jack Johnson albums somewhere else.

We have some catching up to do on cyber-security

Feb 20, 2015
Marc Goodman's book "Future Crimes" is about what's coming. And it ain't pretty.

Airing on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015: Okay, we’re gonna take the rumors seriously and ask, “If Apple is getting into the car business, what does that look like?” Plus, the Baker Hughes Rigs Counts are out today. They’re considered an important indicator of the health of the energy and drilling industries. But some question whether they’re as indicative or relevant as they once were. We investigate. Also, we dive into the belly of the nationwide food supplier, Sysco. They are the biggest distributor of foods in the country and are looking to expand, joining yet another company. But the Federal Trade Commission is not having it and filed a lawsuit to stop the merger. We take a look at the surprising reach of Sysco.

 

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