Mar 4, 2019

The big sort

We take a look at two schools of thought on U.S. tariffs. Thirty years ago today, Time, Inc. announced it was buying Warner Communications, creating the largest media company. Plus, who knew Legos were worth so much?

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The media mega-merger that changed everything

by Scott Tong

Mar 4, 2019

Thirty years ago Monday, Time Inc. announced it would acquire Warner Communications Inc.

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Bang for your brick: behind Lego’s thriving secondary market

by Justin Ho

Mar 4, 2019

Lego fans and investors maintain a robust, independent online market for rare and valuable pieces.

At age 15, Kaleb Johnson sold some of his Harry Potter-branded Legos, which included a similar Mad-Eye Moody figurine. That sale netted him $2,000.

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