Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
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Why are company profits rising despite inflation?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 20, 2022
The costs of many goods have been passed on to the consumer.
Why high-fashion brands are releasing anime collaborations
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 19, 2022
Spanish luxury house Loewe just released its second anime-based collection, featuring characters from the film “Spirited Away.”
What is the price of a COVID-19 test now?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 14, 2022
Prices can vary, but the government is planning to send out free tests and will offer a reimbursement option.
Why do TV commercials for charities ask for $19 a month?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 13, 2022
The oddness of that amount may be part of the reason why.
Buy now, pay later services replace layaway
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 10, 2022
Services like Affirm and Klarna charge interest for allowing consumers to pay for their purchases in installments.
Will movie fans eventually flock back to big screens?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 7, 2022
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” performed well, but adult dramas with smaller budgets have opened to little fanfare.
Breaking down the deals on “Succession”
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 23, 2021
Many of the storylines reflect real-life business deals.
How does Honey Baked Ham stay open year round?
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 23, 2021
While the restaurant chain is known for its holiday meals, some of its customers treat it as a casual lunch spot.
How did Pearson succeed in the U.S. higher-education publishing market?
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 16, 2021
The London-based company is one of the biggest textbook publishers in the country.
Potential hurdles ahead for Biden’s COVID-19 testing reimbursement plan
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 13, 2021
Insured Americans who purchase over-the-counter tests can get reimbursed. Universal free testing would be a lot less onerous on the consumer.