May 24, 2011

Marketplace for May 24, 2011

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Pretend investing can have a real upside

by Sean Cole

May 24, 2011

UpDown.com lets you play the markets risk-free. And get paid if you are among the best performing users every month.

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Oprah signs off after 25-year TV run

by Jeff Horwich

May 24, 2011

Oprah's television finale has prompted a tidal wave of media attention and advertising. But her departure leaves a big void for marketers.

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Macy's hits the discount mall

by Janet Babin

May 24, 2011

Macy's will open in its first discount mall next year. It's all part of the new high-low mix.

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Twitpic takes pictures, literally

by Mitchell Hartman

May 24, 2011

Twitpic makes a deal to sell the pictures you post to Twitter.

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Greece sells off assets to tackle debt

by Stephen Beard

May 24, 2011

Faced with possible default on its debt, Greece is selling off state assets at a discount, but some wonder if the country is reaping the benefits.

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Are we in an invisible stock bubble?

by Marketplace Staff

May 24, 2011

SmartMoney's Jack Hough warns that although stock prices seem normal right now, big corporate earnings could cause a major drop.

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Khan Academy looks to bridge the education gap with online learning

by Marketplace Staff

May 24, 2011

Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, discusses the education problem his organization can solve and technology's role in schools.

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Marketplace for May 24, 2011

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Sensual Seduction - Album Version (Edited) FINAL Snoop Dogg

Girl They Won't Believe It Joss Stone

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