Marketplace Morning Report

Alibaba opens big in Hong Kong. New homes are becoming affordable again. Plus, businesses along the U.K.’s massive, delayed Crossrail project are losing their patience.

From the BBC’s World Service… Alibaba lists in Hong Kong. A banking CEO steps down after a huge money laundering scandal. Plus, Ireland’s Limerick cashes in on TV’s renaissance.

How are consumers looking ahead of biggest shopping day of the year? London denies Uber its license to operate within the city. Black Friday could be a great time to buy a new car. Plus, Cherry farmers say they are falling victim to the trade war and foreign competitors.

Louis Vuitton buys Tiffany and Co. What do lower prices in the turkey market mean for the average person? Plus, we look at the history of the anti-tobacco movement.

From the BBC World Service… Uber won’t be given a new license to operate in London. Louis Vuitton adds more bling to its portfolio. Plus, what the Elgin marbles mean for U.K. tourism.

Americans are taking out more personal loans, and it’s raising concerns. Plus, a father-and-son team tackle the generational divide in the workplace.

Tesla unveils it’s new electric vehicle, the Cybertruck, in an effort to go “mainstream,” but given the public’s reaction, it’s anything but. New ECB President Christine Lagarde urges countries to increase spending. Plus, Blizzard is trying to enter the Chinese video game market, and some accuse the maker of “Call of Duty” of leaving its ethics at the door.

From the BBC World Service… Christine Lagarde uses her maiden speech as ECB boss to call for more government spending. A Chilean protester tells us why a subway fare hike sparked the biggest civil unrest in decades. Plus, British band Coldplay goes green.

GM alleges Fiat Chrysler bribed auto worker union officials. Retailers are ready to unload their inventory during the compressed holiday shopping season. Plus, low unemployment means more taxes, and more taxes means more spending by states.

Warehouse clubs lower prices to stay competitive. The Trump Administration lets some companies sell to blacklisted Chinese tech giant Huawei once more. Google puts the kibosh on fake political ads in the U.K. Plus, police get creative to combat porch pirates.