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Consumer Goods: Cable’s Not Dead – Where Cable Companies Are Thriving Mar 30, 2016

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Here's how cable companies are thriving when customers are cutting their cords, and what you need to know about spectrum auctions.

Healthcare: Patent Palooza: One Patent Battle in Hep C, And Another Patent Brawl Brewing On Capitol Hill Mar 30, 2016

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Merck, Gilead Sciences, and Ionis get a verdict in their patent suit, and Congressmen call for a patent review of Medivation's Xtandi.

Financials: The History of Banking in America Mar 28, 2016

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It is no exaggeration to say that banks, and the credit they provide, grease the wheels of the American economy. But a look back at the last 150 years of banking reveals that the path hasn’t always been smooth for the nation’s leading lenders, including JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), and Citigroup (NYSE: C).

In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield trace this past back to the 1860s, when the modern American banking system was established to help the Union Army finance the Civil War.

Tech: Lessons Learned During February’s Dip Mar 26, 2016

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On this episode we reflect on the tough market conditions from earlier this year and some lessons we learned along the way.

Energy: Are Midstream Companies Greedy or Scared Right Now? Mar 24, 2016

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After a recent court decision that puts once sacred pipeline contracts, some contractors are looking to renegotiate more lenient terms. Plus, the trouble with LNG, another bump in the Halliburton-Baker Hughes merger, and answering mailbag questions.

Healthcare: These Two Stocks Are On Different Paths, But Both Remain Risky Mar 23, 2016

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The Motley Fool discusses how investors might want to think about Valeant Pharmaceuticals' share price tailspin and marijuana drugmaker GW Pharmaceuticals' skyrocketing valuation.

CG: Amazon Forges an Unlikely Partnership With the Cable Industry Mar 22, 2016

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In a surprising move to investors and customers alike, the “Amazon Cable Store” is officially here, offering television, Internet, and phone bundles from Comcast that feature the e-commerce leader’s simple ordering process and a dedicated customer service team.

Meanwhile, Under Armour finalizes its long-delayed stock split as we consider the implications for both current and future shareholders.

Financials: Is My Best Age to Take Social Security 62, 70, or Somewhere In Between? Mar 21, 2016

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Deciding what age to start getting benefits is a key decision in retirement, and finances are only part of the issue. Find out how to make the right decision for you.

Tech: “South By” Soundbites Mar 18, 2016

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Three interviews from our time on the ground in Austin at SXSW exploring how different businesses are thinking about virtual reality.

Energy: How Batteries Could Completely Upend the World of Energy Mar 17, 2016

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Steve Levine, author of The Powerhouse: Inside the Invention of a Battery to Save the World, joins us in studio to discuss the current status of batteries and the impact they could have on the energy market over the next 10-20 years.

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