We're talking about companies here, obviously. A decade after Kraft Heinz became one of the world’s biggest food companies, it’s reversing course and is splitting into two. It’s not the only corporation to go this route recently: There’s Warner Bros Discovery, which is separating into two media companies, and Honeywell, which is separating into three. What's behind all this restructuring? Also on the show: renewed interest in IPOs and promised safety improvements from OpenAI.
Marketplace All-in-One - Cyberattack stalls production at Jaguar Land Rover
From the BBC World Service: A cyberattack has caused major production problems at carmaker Jaguar Land Rover. Both of its main factories in the U.K. have been affected, and it comes at a peak sales period. Plus, long-term government borrowing costs continue to climb globally. Then, police in Singapore have ordered Facebook's parent company, Meta, to take measures to prevent scammers from impersonating government officials. And, a greenhouse gas emissions tax in Denmark will result in big changes to the Danish landscape.
Marketplace All-in-One - Can you buy wins in sports or the AI talent wars?
Big Tech companies have been in an all-out bidding war to capture top AI researchers and engineers. Companies like Meta have reportedly been offering compensation packages in the hundreds of millions of dollars. They're the kind of eye-watering sums you usually only hear about in pro sports. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino explores whether this strategy of collecting expensive superstars will pay off for Big Tech firms looking to win the AI race.
Marketplace All-in-One - Short-term corporate borrowing climbs
“Commercial paper” is a type of short-term debt that’s paid off much faster than a typical corporate bond. It’s kinda like an afternoon snack — perhaps not great for you, but it’ll hold you over until dinner. In this episode, what it means that commercial paper bonds have been ramping up all year. Plus: Iconic millennial-focused brands pivot to Gen Z consumers, the BLS cares if you’ve got free time, and the Trump White House closely monitors U.S. chip manufacturing progress.
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Marketplace All-in-One - From “How We Survive”: The Death of ESG
Hey Smarties! Today we’re passing the mic to our friends over at “How We Survive,” Marketplace’s climate solutions podcast. Their latest season digs into the rise and fall of environmental, social and governance-based investing, or ESG. In this episode, host Amy Scott and the team dig into how one Texas law spurred a right-wing movement against ESG.
Marketplace All-in-One - What role should AI play in therapy?
People are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for therapy — raising concerns among mental health professionals. Illinois legislators have responded by banning therapists from using AI, other than for administrative tasks. Today, we’ll explore the benefits and pitfalls of generative AI tech that’s used for mental health support. But first, we'll read some market tea leaves with Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives.
Marketplace All-in-One - Some of Trump’s tariffs in limbo
Just before the Labor Day weekend, a federal appeals court struck down many of the Trump administration's tariffs. The decision is on hold until mid-October, giving the White House time to appeal to the Supreme Court. This morning, we'll parse which tariffs are affected and which aren't. Plus, a lack of trade deals is weighing on American farmers, and caps on federal student loan borrowing will go into effect next year.
Marketplace All-in-One - Shares at Nestlé fall after its CEO is fired
From the BBC World Service: Nestlé boss Laurent Freixe left after the company said he failed to disclose a romantic relationship with an employee; his departure threatens more volatility for the company, which has struggled with lower consumer demand and disruptive U.S. tariffs. Then, Kim Jong Un is making a rare trip outside of North Korea, arriving in China as Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin and other leaders. Plus, one Swiss town weighs rebuilding post-avalanche.
Marketplace All-in-One - Is grieving with AI a healthy way to cope?
More and more people are using generative AI to “resurrect” deceased loved ones. There are tools that can turn an old photograph into a short animation or create entire "AI clones" trained on old audio, video or written diaries. These technological advancements are taking memorializing the dead to a whole new level, but is it healthy? Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke to psychologist Elaine Kasket, who specializes in mental health issues and technology, for some answers.
Marketplace All-in-One - No, private data can’t replace the BLS
As the Trump administration strips away federal data collection agencies' funding and pressures statisticians to produce positive reports, we might wonder whether private data can fill in the gaps. Unfortunately, while statistics reported by the private sector have a place in our economic understanding, they're not necessarily comprehensive, transparent, or free. Also in this episode: EVs see record sales ahead of tax credit end date, Chinese AI firms meet at a conference in Shanghai, and regional Feds give tariff uncertainty updates.
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