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Apr 28, 2023

Short sellers have made bank betting on First Republic’s free fall

Is that good for financial stability? Plus, we’ll look into the “We buy ugly houses” business and discuss how new economic data will influence the Federal Reserve’s next move.

Short sellers have made bank betting on First Republic’s free fall — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

Crude oil prices are down, but oil companies’ profits are doing just fine
by Lily Jamali
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
They’re making less on crude, more on refining it.
A shortage of air traffic controllers is forcing airlines to cancel flights to and from NYC
by Henry Epp
Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images
The FAA has asked airlines to give up precious landing slots.
Who’s the “we” behind those “We Buy Houses” signs?
by Amy Scott
Amy Scott/Marketplace
Real estate wholesalers offer convenience, but at what price?

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The Team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I
Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer