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Jan 1, 2016

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A street food favorite goes global; solar customers in Nevada see an increase in the price of utility bills; and consumers continue to avoid sugar. 

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Food trends to watch in 2016

by Annie Baxter
Jan 1, 2016
Preservatives are out, but how could fried chicken be in?
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A measure of commodities: the Baltic Dry Index

by Andy Uhler
Jan 1, 2016
The Baltic Dry Index tracks the cost of shipping bulk commodities such as iron ore or coal.
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Nevada makes rooftop solar less attractive

by Scott Tong
Jan 1, 2016
On the state's utility's urging, Nevada is raising a fee on solar owners and will pay much less for excess electricity they generate.
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Bridge seen as key to mountain lion survival near L.A.

by Adam Popescu
Jan 1, 2016
About a dozen mountain lions live on the city’s outskirts.
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Recipe for success in family-owned fluff business

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 1, 2016
Marshmallow Fluff's creme product remains a holiday classic.
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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: 2015's stock market and the gig economy

by Molly Wood
Jan 1, 2016
Cardiff Garcia and Nela Richardson join Molly Wood to recap the week that was.
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Final Note

Diamond industry facing rough sales

by Molly Wood
Jan 1, 2016
Which means 2016 might be a good time to go diamond hunting.
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Halal Guys franchises a street food favorite

by Dan Weissmann
Jan 1, 2016
Having dominated a Manhattan street corner, the food cart is going global.
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A street food favorite goes global; solar customers in Nevada see an increase in the price of utility bills; and consumers continue to avoid sugar. 

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