Marketplace

Small businesses (finally) get to hiring

June 3, 2026·25 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of Marketplace delivers a comprehensive snapshot of the U.S. economy, covering a surprising uptick in private-sector hiring, a potential turnaround at Macy’s, a nascent boom in bank charter applications led by fintech and crypto firms, AI’s controversial entry into healthcare

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Kaylee WellsFrank FiorelliNick TremperStacey CowleyMichelle MelloJeremy Nielsen

Companies

GustoPaychexUpstart HoldingsDoctronicMacy'sLegion HealthNational Transportation Safety BoardPacific Northwest Waterways AssociationAmerican Society of Civil Engineers

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceBusiness NewsFintechPolitical NewsTech News

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