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Jul 11, 2016

Marketplace for Monday, July 11, 2016

We explain the Pokemon Go craze and how it sent Nintendo’s stock skyrocketing; a look at the the decline of the U.S. textile industry and the many causes behind it; and how the smartphone became a symbol of resistance

Two men (L) play Pokemon Go on their smartphones outside of Nintendo's flagship store, July 11, 2016 in New York City. The success of Nintendo's new smartphone game, Pokemon Go, has sent shares of Nintendo soaring. — Two men (L) play Pokemon Go on their smartphones outside of Nintendo's flagship store, July 11, 2016 in New York City. The success of Nintendo's new smartphone game, Pokemon Go, has sent shares of Nintendo soaring.
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Segments From This Episode

How low gas prices affect mass transit’s bottom line
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
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Low gas prices do have an effect on transit use.
Still making money from the show about nothing
by Kai Ryssdal
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The Seinfeld Economy
With Theresa May in charge, what happens to Brexit?
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The prime-minister-in-waiting promises to honor the referendum.
How cage-match fights became a $4B business
by Gigi Douban
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UFC has lots of young viewers, and that makes martial-arts worth billions
How trade and technology changed the textile industry
by Tracey Samuelson
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Many jobs were lost. But manufacturers have reinvented themselves to compete.
Smartphones play crucial role for Black Lives Matter
by Kimberly Adams
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For activists, a phone can be both a tool and a symbol.
Why Pokemon Go is sending Nintendo’s stocks soaring
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On the street, in parks, at parties – the mobile game is everywhere
David Cameron sings his way out of his political career
by Kai Ryssdal
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Literally.

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We explain the Pokemon Go craze and how it sent Nintendo’s stock skyrocketing; a look at the the decline of the U.S. textile industry and the many causes behind it; and how the smartphone became a symbol of resistance