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Back to SearchThe 'right-to-work' pay gap
People living in “right-to-work” states make nearly 7% less, on average, than those living in states without them, according to the Economic Policy I…
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What if the AI boom never turns a profit?
Even if artificial intelligence leads to a more prosperous future in the long run, most agree there will be a lot of disruption in the meantime. Mark…
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Is there too much money in college sports?
College sports has become a multi-billion dollar industry, but until just a few years ago, the actual athletes never saw a penny. It wasn’t until 202…
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Even higher diesel prices are coming
The average cost of a gallon of diesel was $5.68 on Wednesday — just 13 cents shy of a record high. Tariffs and ongoing wars are both to blame. But s…
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Tea, tariffs, and tough decisions
On this morning's show, "Marketplace Morning Report" host Kimberly Adams is joined by Rachel Rozner, owner and founder of Elden Street Tea Shop in Re…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Climbing costs across the supply chain
Costs for companies to ship and store goods rose significantly earlier this year after the U.S. and Israel invaded Iran, and they’ve stayed high, acc…
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AI in banking: the good, the bad, and the efficient
The banking sector is figuring out how to navigate AI.
And the stakes are high. The tech has raised red flags over potential bias, particularly when i…
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Borrowing costs go boom
Bond yields jumped to multi-decade highs in some countries this week, as market anxiety about inflation and the Iran war grows. The U.S. is not exemp…
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The economic power of BTS
South Korean boy band BTS is currently in the U.S. as part of their first world tour after a four-year hiatus. Their fans, known as ARMY, are extreme…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Shein makes its stock market debut
Ultra-fast fashion company Shein started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today. Once valued at about $100 billion, the company went public at…
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