Feb 17, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at an Apple special event unveiling the iPhone 6. Apple has been ordered to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Airing on Wednesday, February 17, 2016: On today's show, we'll talk about Apple being ordered to unlock an iPhone used by the San Bernardino attackers; housing starts; and for-profit companies finding a new niche to fill: helping low-income consumers create a credit score.

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J.C. Penney is set to enter the appliance business

by Nova Safo

Feb 17, 2016

To boost sales, stores are targeting the 'modern American mom.'

To boost sales, J.C. Penney is targeting the "modern American mom."

Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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Housing helps keep recovery going

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 17, 2016

Housing starts and permits were both up in 2015, and the growth is expected to continue.

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Breaking tradition in the credit scoring business

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Feb 17, 2016

Banks dip their toes into a new market: people without traditional credit scores.

Simon Cunningham

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Why seniors are flocking to Medicare Advantage

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Feb 17, 2016

As insurers reconsider health exchanges, the private plan for over-65s is a draw.

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Mid-day Update

Spend your pennies on appliances at J.C. Penney

by Amy Scott

Feb 17, 2016

Home construction, Medicare Advantage, and J.C. Penney.

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Airing on Wednesday, February 17, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Apple being ordered to unlock an iPhone used by the San Bernardino attackers; housing starts; and for-profit companies finding a new niche to fill: helping low-income consumers create a credit score.