Jul 11, 2016

Marketplace for Monday, July 11, 2016

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We explain the Pokemon Go craze and how it sent Nintendo's stock skyrocketing; a look at the the decline of the U.S. textile industry and the many causes behind it; and how the smartphone became a symbol of resistance

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How low gas prices affect mass transit's bottom line

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jul 11, 2016

Low gas prices do have an effect on transit use.

A gas pump reflects cheap gas prices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Still making money from the show about nothing

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 11, 2016

The Seinfeld Economy

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Brexit

With Theresa May in charge, what happens to Brexit?

by Stephen Beard

Jul 11, 2016

The prime-minister-in-waiting promises to honor the referendum.

British Home Secretary Theresa May arrives to make a statement surrounded by members of the Tory party after Andrea Leadsom pulled out of the contest earlier today to become Conservative Party leader outside the Houses of Parliament on July 11, 2016 in London, England.

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How cage-match fights became a $4B business

by Gigi Douban

Jul 11, 2016

UFC has lots of young viewers, and that makes martial-arts worth billions

A general view during the UFC 200 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Economic Anxiety Index®

How trade and technology changed the textile industry

by Tracey Samuelson

Jul 11, 2016

Many jobs were lost. But manufacturers have reinvented themselves to compete.

A patterned Sunbrella cloth in production.

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Smartphones play crucial role for Black Lives Matter

by Kimberly Adams

Jul 11, 2016

For activists, a phone can be both a tool and a symbol.

Erica England uses her smartphone to take pictures of protesters outside the White House.

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Why Pokemon Go is sending Nintendo's stocks soaring

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jul 11, 2016

On the street, in parks, at parties - the mobile game is everywhere

Two men (L) play Pokemon Go on their smartphones outside of Nintendo's flagship store, July 11, 2016 in New York City. The success of Nintendo's new smartphone game, Pokemon Go, has sent shares of Nintendo soaring.

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Brexit

David Cameron sings his way out of his political career

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 11, 2016

Literally.

British Prime Minister David Cameron walks back to 10 Downing Street in London on July 11, 2016, after announcing that Theresa May would be Britain's new leader.

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We explain the Pokemon Go craze and how it sent Nintendo’s stock skyrocketing; a look at the the decline of the U.S. textile industry and the many causes behind it; and how the smartphone became a symbol of resistance