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Marketplace for Thursday, December 17, 2015

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The U.N. makes a historical move to combat ISIS through finance; how solar and wind power will benefit from the omnibus deal; and why banks don’t want your money.

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Final Note

Martin Shkreli arrested, but where's the Wu-Tang album?

by Kai Ryssdal Dec 17, 2015
America's least favorite CEO was arrested Thursday.

Big boost for wind and solar in budget bill

by Gigi Douban Dec 17, 2015
The budget bill would extend tax credits for solar and wind energy for five years
Corner Office

Don't call Wolfgang Puck a celebrity chef

by Kai Ryssdal Dec 17, 2015
Wolfgang Puck tells the unlikely story of how he built a culinary empire.

U.N. ministers vow to fight terror in historic move

by Tracey Samuelson Dec 17, 2015
Their target is the money the Islamic State uses to fund its activities.

Spain recovers as elections loom

by Stephen Beard Dec 17, 2015
Ruling conservatives hope to be rewarded for overseeing an economic recovery.

Why banks just don’t want your money

by Mark Garrison Dec 17, 2015
If bank's are where you store your money, why don't they want it there?

How the interest rate can impact a small business

by Marketplace Contributor Dec 17, 2015
The interest hike is going to affect consumers and small businesses they frequent
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Yule log may be a chestnut, but it's good business

by Ashley Milne-Tyte Dec 17, 2015
New York television station WPIX first broadcast the yule log, and it caught on.

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