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Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

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How did the U.S. become a tax haven?

Oct 8, 2021
The Pandora Papers revealed how the wealthy are parking their money in several key U.S. states.
A view of Mount Rushmore, which is located near Keystone, South Dakota.
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How do song royalties for live performances work?

Sep 30, 2021
Artists will often perform covers of other musicians’ songs. A look at the rules that govern who gets paid.
U2 performing in concert in 2019, generating revenue for the songwriters.
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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.
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

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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