Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

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Are ibuyers manipulating the housing market?

Sep 29, 2021
The influence of algorithms may be growing, but the larger problem is the shortage of shelter.
Real estate firms' tech-driven practice of ibuying homes has stoked controversy, but the inadequate supply of housing pushes up prices and affects millions of Americans.
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How the NBA jersey patch became a billboard for advertisers

Sep 24, 2021
Basketball teams have struck lucrative deals to feature company logos on players' uniforms.
Aaron Nesmith of the Boston Celtics guards Bol Bol of the Denver Nuggets during the 2021 NBA Summer League. The logo of Vistaprint, the Celtics' patch partner, is featured on Nesmith's jersey.
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Do insider trading rules apply to corporate stock buybacks?

Sep 23, 2021
Big companies spent nearly $200 billion on share repurchases last quarter. The lack of government oversight has drawn a backlash.
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Flush with cash, many big American companies are buying back their own shares, a practice that is relatively unregulated.
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Where will we charge all those electric vehicles of the future?

Sep 9, 2021
President Biden wants to build half a million charging stations in the U.S. by 2030. But will most users be plugging in their cars at home?
The Biden administration is pushing for greater adoption of electric vehicles.
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What happens to unsold cars?

Sep 2, 2021
Before the COVID-19 crisis, some dealerships had to deal with surplus inventory on packed lots.
New cars typically remain on dealers' lots until they get sold.
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Are employers legally required to post job openings?

Aug 24, 2021
Some search outside the organization, despite having an internal candidate in mind.
Mike Richards at the Daytime Emmy Awards back in 2016. Richards, the executive producer of "Jeopardy!" was chosen to host the show before being replaced when scandals came to light.
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Why are the waitlists for child care so long?

Aug 19, 2021
Child care centers, which already struggled to recruit staffers, face additional pressures brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
It can be hard to find child care providers because of the low pay and lack of benefits.
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What a $30 monthly increase in food stamps means for recipients

Aug 17, 2021
The Biden administration is giving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits their largest permanent increase.
The SNAP food assistance program has about 42 million recipients as of May. The Biden administration is expanding the program to reduce food insecurity.
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