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Dec 11, 2014

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Airing on Thursday Dec. 11, 2014: We explain everything you need to know about derivatives. Plus, Americans are saving a buck a gallon on gas these days. Where’s that extra money going? Finally, Instagram just passed Twitter in monthly users and announced yesterday that it plans to start cracking down harder on fake followers. 

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What's the value of a fake social media follower?

by Adriene Hill
Dec 11, 2014
Instagram plans to delete fake accounts, who'll miss them?
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McDonald's sales are not so hot

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 11, 2014
The company is pushing out several changes to stay competitive with fast-casual chains.
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Why D.C. is up in arms about derivatives ... again

by Stan Alcorn
Dec 11, 2014
On the spending bill chopping block: A section of the Dodd-Frank Regulatory Reform bill. So what does it do exactly?
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Barge owner talks oil and taxes

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 11, 2014
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal checks in with barge owner Austin Golding.
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Where is your extra gas money going?

by Sally Herships
Dec 16, 2014
Americans are saving a buck a gallon on gas, giving them much greater spending power.
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Airing on Thursday Dec. 11, 2014: We explain everything you need to know about derivatives. Plus, Americans are saving a buck a gallon on gas these days. Where’s that extra money going? Finally, Instagram just passed Twitter in monthly users and announced yesterday that it plans to start cracking down harder on fake followers. 

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Mathematics Mos Def
Stuntin' Like My Daddy - Street Birdman, Lil Wayne
Europe Endless - 2009 Remastered Version Kraftwerk
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