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Marketplace for Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Aug 19, 2015

Marketplace for Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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Consumer prices move at a slow pace; adult affairs website Ashley Madison undergoes a data breach; and a look at prettying up politicans for the camera

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Campaign Jobs: Making politicians prettier

Aug 19, 2015
Kriss Blevens is makeup artist to politicos, including former Rep. Newt Gingrich.

Will Iran nuclear deal affect Persian businesses in L.A.?

Aug 19, 2015
Los Angeles has the largest Iranian community outside Iran. Persian businesses have had to work around the sanctions.

Tencent sends a $50 million direct message to Kik

Aug 19, 2015
The company behind WeChat moves into North America's burgeoning messaging market.

Inflation barely moving, despite the Fed's efforts

Aug 19, 2015
The Federal Reserve wants inflation at about 2% steady inflation.

Ashley Madison user information leaks

Aug 19, 2015
The myth of privacy on the Web has been exploded once and for all.

In Arizona desert, big farms are springing up

Aug 19, 2015
An investor group is developing thousands of acres, watering the land with water pumped from wells.

Oil prices are low, but some states see gas prices spike

Aug 19, 2015
Gas consumption is up, and refineries are running near peak capacity. When one breaks down, gas prices jump.

Consumer prices move at a slow pace; adult affairs website Ashley Madison undergoes a data breach; and a look at prettying up politicans for the camera

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