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How much would Apple's overseas cash help the U.S. economy?

Mark Garrison | May 21, 2013
Apple’s $100 billion in overseas cash is just part of the nearly $2 trillion in U.S. corporate funds that are beyond the reach of the IRS. What difference could that money make if it was brought home?

How do delivery services like Grubhub and Seamless make a profit?

Jeff Tyler | May 21, 2013
Two of the biggest restaurant takeout services, Grubhub and Seamless, will merge. A look at exactly how their business works, and how individual restaurants factor in.
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This burger brought to you by a test tube

Stephen Beard | May 21, 2013
Dutch scientists will shortly unveil a burger that uses meat grown at great expense in a laboratory. Growing meat is more efficient in the long-term, but people may not take to it.
Posted In: burger, fake meat, meat, Science

Meet the Twitter account of the 15,500-page Keystone XL report

P. Kim Bui | May 21, 2013
It appears anyone can get a Twitter account these days, even a massive government document.

PODCAST: Dimon survives the chopping block

David Brancaccio | May 21, 2013
Shareholders allow Jamie Dimon to keep his dual role as CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan. And what percentage of Americans own stocks?

Dimon keeps dual role, but JPMorgan shareholder vote a 'wake-up call' to management

David Brancaccio | May 21, 2013
Mike Mayo, banking analyst with CLSA, joined Marketplace Morning Report prior to today's shareholder meeting to discuss.

Jamie Dimon as chairman and CEO: His own 'yes man'?

David Gura | May 21, 2013
JPMorgan Chase shareholders have voted to maintain Jamie Dimon's role as both CEO and chairman of the bank.
Posted In: ceo, Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan

Hold the spoon -- World Nutella Day back on after being called off

Kai Ryssdal | May 21, 2013
Nutella-maker Ferrero called for an end to the day celebrating the chocolate hazelnut treat, then backed off.
Posted In: Food, nutella

Quiz: What percentage of Americans own stock?

Stephan Richter | May 21, 2013
Stock markets are up in the U.S., but how many Americans actually stand to benefit?
Posted In: stock, stock market

Hack back: Spear phishing and how you can avoid it

Chester Wisniewski | May 21, 2013
'Spear phishing', a form of targeted hacking, is drawing a lot of attention. How can you protect yourself?

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