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Marketplace for Thursday November 13, 2014
Nov 13, 2014

Marketplace for Thursday November 13, 2014

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The U.S. signed a trade agreement with India this week and also one with China to do with tariffs on tech products. They’re being heralded as major trade pacts, so why the flurry of deals now? Plus, Warren Buffett is buying Duracell from Proctor & Gamble with P&G stock. We look at how he plays the market in order to get big tax advantages. Finally, Hasbro is said to be interested in buying Dreamworks. It would give the toymaker an easy way to promote its products beyond stores shelves. 

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Why toymaker Hasbro could buy DreamWorks Animation

Nov 13, 2014
Answering the question of why a toy company would want to own a movie studio.

Why the Reddit CEO stepped down

Nov 13, 2014
Reddit CEO quits after he doesn't get the office he wanted.

Hollywood's next 'it' celebs – toys

Nov 13, 2014
Hasbro is reportedly interested in buying Dreamworks Animation.

Warren Buffett finds tax advantage in Duracell deal

Nov 13, 2014
Buffett says the rich don’t pay enough taxes, but his recent grab avoids plenty.

U.S. deals make it a big week in global trade

Nov 13, 2014
The U.S. cleared hurdles to send two major trade agreements forward.

Obama expected to announce immigration reform soon

Nov 13, 2014
Immigration reform may protect 5 million people from deportation.

The U.S. signed a trade agreement with India this week and also one with China to do with tariffs on tech products. They’re being heralded as major trade pacts, so why the flurry of deals now? Plus, Warren Buffett is buying Duracell from Proctor & Gamble with P&G stock. We look at how he plays the market in order to get big tax advantages. Finally, Hasbro is said to be interested in buying Dreamworks. It would give the toymaker an easy way to promote its products beyond stores shelves. 

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Fievre Oddisee
Direction Sackcloth Fashion