Feb 29, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, February 29, 2016

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Airing on Monday, February 29, 2016: On today's show, we'll talk about presidential campaigns amping up for Super Tuesday; China changing its loan policy for banks; and the unregulated business of tax preparation.

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Vice gets its own cable TV channel

by Adriene Hill

Feb 29, 2016

Vice, perhaps best known for its digital content, is trying its hand at cable TV.

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No one's minding the tax preparer store

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Feb 29, 2016

There's almost no regulation of tax preparers in the U.S.

: A sign advertising one day remaining before the tax filing deadline is posted in front of a Liberty Tax Service.

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Candidates grow their operations, and fast

by Tracey Samuelson

Feb 29, 2016

The process is similar to trying to suddenly scale a business.

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Alaska zoo's challenge: keep patrons coming in winter

by Marketplace Contributor

Feb 29, 2016

Most of the zoo's revenue last fiscal year came from admissions during the summer months.

At the Alaska Zoo, a behind-the-scenes tour is part of a special program called "Keeper for a Day."

Zachariah Hughes

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Mid-day Update

Putting the spotlight back on the Catholic church

by David Brancaccio

Feb 29, 2016

TV strategies, China's economy, the Catholic church, and a Zoo in Alaska.

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Airing on Monday, February 29, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about presidential campaigns amping up for Super Tuesday; China changing its loan policy for banks; and the unregulated business of tax preparation.

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