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Aug 11, 2015

Marketplace for Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Call it the yuan, the renminbi, the people’s currency … or just call it an economic indicator. Plus, memoir of a pizza and what’s next for Goo- er, Alphabet.

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Segments From This Episode

China’s devaluation of the yuan presents challenges
by Kai Ryssdal, Rob Schmitz and Mukta Mohan
Marketplace's Shanghai correspondent says the Chinese economy's failures are progress.
A twist on the 404 page error
by Kai Ryssdal
The Financial Times has made some creative changes to the broken link.
What’s next for Google … uh … Alphabet?
by Mitchell Hartman
The conglomerate wants to change the world, one analyst says.
How to fool around with your currency
Buying your own coinage is like leaving your own Yelp review.
Super PACs picking up the tab for campaign activities
by Kimberly Adams
Despite millions from supporters, Rick Perry can't make his staff payroll.
Etiquette and rituals rule in Japan’s business culture
by Sally Herships
Foreign firms best learn their way around a simple 'yes' before making a deal.
Man eats way through NYC, one pizza slice at a time
by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Pnickell0/Wikimedia Commons
'Slice Harvester' author celebrates the pie's 'utopia in your mouth.'
Contaminated river leaves businesses at a standstill
by Kai Ryssdal and Mukta Mohan
Rafting companies along the Animas are facing the effects of the mine spill.

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Call it the yuan, the renminbi, the people’s currency … or just call it an economic indicator. Plus, memoir of a pizza and what’s next for Goo- er, Alphabet.