Marketplace

Yet another stockpile scramble

April 23, 2026·25 min·4-min readconversationalnews
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This episode of Marketplace covers a volatile week in financial markets, including a dramatic short squeeze on Avis stock, a surge in manufacturing activity driven by supply chain fears, and rising oil prices prompting global discussions on price caps. It also examines the collapse of Flo

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Alex Salmon

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Kaylee WellsMeg JacobsAlex SalmonAnn Robinson

Books

Panic at the Pumpby Meg Jacobs

Companies

AvisMetaTexas Instruments

Topics

Business NewsClimate ChangeSupply Chain

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