Dec 22, 2015

Marketplace for Tuesday, December 22, 2015

SpaceX landed a rocket yesterday, and we take a look at the competition in the space industry; why the agricultural industry is taking a big hit; and the new normal for the GDP.

Segments From this episode

Final Note

Kim Kardashian broke the internet again

by Kai Ryssdal

Dec 22, 2015

The business-savvy media star crashed the App Store with Kimojis.

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The man behind multiplatinum Mannheim Steamroller

by Kai Ryssdal

Dec 22, 2015

The group has sold millions of albums covering holiday classics.

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Agriculture downturn ripples through farm towns

by Annie Baxter

Dec 22, 2015

Crop prices are down, affecting farmers, equipment dealers and lenders.

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Landing a rocket is great, but will it save money?

by Kimberly Adams

Dec 22, 2015

SpaceX joins competitor Blue Origin in successfully reclaiming a used rocket.

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How 2 percent GDP growth looks in the real economy

by Tracey Samuelson

Dec 22, 2015

Limited investments and some wage increases, but not for everyone.

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FedEx meteorologists get your packages home on time

by Mukta Mohan

Dec 22, 2015

A million holiday parcels are shipped a night, guided by the weather forecasters.

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SpaceX landed a rocket yesterday, and we take a look at the competition in the space industry; why the agricultural industry is taking a big hit; and the new normal for the GDP.