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Adam Allington is a former reporter covering economics and policy in the Washington D.C. bureau.
In addition to his work with Marketplace, Adam also worked for the Associated Press, the St. Louis Federal Reserve, and St. Louis Public Radio. He was a 2012 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan.
Latest Stories (272)
As nurses retire, a significant shortage looms
Nov 14, 2016
Ten thousand dollar sign-on bonuses and generous benefits? No, we’re not talking about the tech industry; it’s nurses who are now in high demand. As the economy improves, many older nurses are cutting back hours or retiring, causing a major shortage across the country. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.
For the first time, most mortgages aren’t made by banks
Nov 2, 2016
While banks make loans to those with extraordinary credit, these companies take on more risk.
Female CEOs get blamed more often than male ones
Nov 1, 2016
Women running companies face higher scrutiny from board members and the media.
The $34 billion deal from two companies you’ve likely never heard of
Oct 31, 2016
There's another telecommunications deal that could affect the way you go online.
Wings chains hit by NFL ratings slump
Oct 31, 2016
Wings and football games - a national American pastime
Apple watches sold 70 percent less than last year
Oct 26, 2016
The good news: a new report shows that Apple sold over a million smartwatches this summer. The bad news: sales are 71 percent down from the same period last year. Smartwatches were quick out of the gate, but sales have slowed, including Garmin’s and Samsung’s versions. What’s behind this drastic drop in sales?
Retail broker TD Ameritrade buys Scottrade in $4 billion deal
Oct 24, 2016
Retail broker TD Ameritrade has announced it’s buying competitor Scottrade in a $4 billion deal, hoping to shore up the low-cost stock trading industry as it deals with declining revenue and growth. Online brokerages helped popularize trading for the masses in the 90s, but now they’re under pressure as investors move to more passive investing […]
Cost of living adjustment ticks up, barely
Oct 18, 2016
COLA will increase 0.3 percent in 2017. Social Security payments remain flat.
Where did 'I approve this message' come from?
Oct 17, 2016
The fix for attack ads run amok has lost some of its power in the digital age.
Pepsi looking for sweeter returns, but cutting sugar
Oct 17, 2016
Pepsi plans to cut calories in two-thirds of its drinks to target obesity.