Dec 31, 2015

Marketplace for Thursday, December 31, 2015

Why the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl have been moved to New Year's Eve; how flooding on the Mississippi is devastating communities and affecting the shipping economy; and the man behind the confetti at the Times Square countdown.

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Making midnight a big moment in New York

by Tracey Samuelson

Dec 31, 2015

Dropping confetti on Times Square is a true labor of love for one man.

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Codebreaker

The annoying, essential economy of software updates

by Ben Johnson

Dec 31, 2015

From apps to the International Space Station, a maddening necessity

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Will college football playoffs change New Year's Eve?

by Andy Uhler

Dec 31, 2015

ESPN hopes people will cheer their favorite teams as well as the new year.

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Many Americans are choosing not to work

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 31, 2015

A look at why there are less people looking for work.

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Mississippi River floods could have a major impact on shipping

by Molly Wood

Dec 31, 2015

Record rainfall and floods have already taken lives and damaged communities.

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Final Note

It was a rough year for Warren Buffett

by Molly Wood

Dec 31, 2015

It was hard to make money this year, even for billionaires.

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Hasbro beats Mattel for contract with Disney

by Molly Wood

Dec 31, 2015

Hasbro will now be taking over production of Disney princess dolls with $500 million contract.

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Why the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl have been moved to New Year’s Eve; how flooding on the Mississippi is devastating communities and affecting the shipping economy; and the man behind the confetti at the Times Square countdown.