Jan 4, 2016

Marketplace for Monday, January 4, 2016

Global markets keep a watchful eye on China as the new year begins; how one town in the UK is acting as a "safe haven" for some Syrian refugees; and why Lyft is getting a lift from General Motors.

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"Styrofoam" bans expand as plastic falls out of favor

by Amy Scott

Jan 4, 2016

Washington, D.C. becomes the latest city to outlaw polystyrene food containers.

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Got Minion mania? Here's who you have to thank

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 4, 2016

Chris Meldandri runs Illumination Entertainment, the company behind "Despicable Me"

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Syrian refugees find "safe haven" in northern British town

by Stephen Beard

Jan 4, 2016

Syrian refugees arrive in the UK: safe but not entirely happy.

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How the government came to own the West

by Mitchell Hartman

Jan 4, 2016

Some elected officials want the federal government to release Western lands it has long held in stewardship for the benefit of the public and businesses.

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GM invests $500 million in Lyft. What's in it for both sides?

by Sally Herships

Jan 4, 2016

The deal could give GM insight into ridesharing. Lyft gets a big infusion of cash.

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Why markets are so worried about China

by Tracey Samuelson

Jan 4, 2016

Well, there's the opacity, economic slowdown and trade issues, to start

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Whole Foods looks to tech to help with the bottom line

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jan 4, 2016

The challenge: finding a balance between efficiency and the human touch

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Final Note

Saudi Arabia and Iran: tensions high, oil prices low.

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 4, 2016

Oil prices went up and then down at close during the conflict.

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Global markets keep a watchful eye on China as the new year begins; how one town in the UK is acting as a “safe haven” for some Syrian refugees; and why Lyft is getting a lift from General Motors.