05/24/11
Marketplace for May 24, 2011
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Marketplace for May 24, 2011
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Pretend investing can have a real upside
UpDown.com lets you play the markets risk-free. And get paid if you are among the best performing users every month.
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Khan Academy looks to bridge the education gap with online learning
Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, discusses the education problem his organization can solve and technology's role in schools.
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Oprah signs off after 25-year TV run
Oprah's television finale has prompted a tidal wave of media attention and advertising. But her departure leaves a big void for marketers.
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Macy's hits the discount mall
Macy's will open in its first discount mall next year. It's all part of the new high-low mix.
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Greece sells off assets to tackle debt
Faced with possible default on its debt, Greece is selling off state assets at a discount, but some wonder if the country is reaping the benefits.
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Are we in an invisible stock bubble?
SmartMoney's Jack Hough warns that although stock prices seem normal right now, big corporate earnings could cause a major drop.
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