Feb 28, 2020

Mercury is in retrograde

TFW the stars just aren't aligning. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images

C'mon, have you seen markets this week? Plus, why millennials are obsessed with a astrology and what a $200 million fine means to billion-dollar wireless carriers.

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What's behind millennials' obsession with astrology?

by Kristin Schwab

Feb 25, 2020

Sixty percent of them believe in New Age spirituality.

Co-Star has gained popularity on social media, as users post memes of their horoscopes.

Courtesy of Co-Star

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COVID-19

Bond yields hit a record low

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Feb 28, 2020

Why are investors settling for such small returns? U.S. Treasurys are about the safest place to put your money.

A trader reacts during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday as markets continue to drop from COVID-19 uncertainty.

Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images

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Low interest rates from COVID-19 present a real estate opportunity

by Amy Scott

Feb 28, 2020

But the uncertainty that's driving those rates down is causing some to have second thoughts.

Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

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FCC set to fine big telecom companies for selling location data. Is $200 million enough?

by Andy Uhler

Feb 28, 2020

Two hundred million dollars sounds like a lot of cash, but it's just a drop in the bucket for many multinationals companies.

Alex Wong/Getty Images

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United States of Work

What if the U.S. labor force were 10 people?

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 18, 2020

Our re-imagining of the 164 million people who make this economy work.

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Music from the episode

How I Feel Wax Tailor

Cómo Me Quieres Khruangbin

Turnmills Maribou State

Black Lemon Generationals

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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