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Aug 11, 2015

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Call it the yuan, the renminbi, the people's currency ... or just call it an economic indicator. Plus, memoir of a pizza and what's next for Goo- er, Alphabet.

 

 

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China’s devaluation of the yuan presents challenges

by Kai Ryssdal , Rob Schmitz and Mukta Mohan
Aug 11, 2015
Marketplace's Shanghai correspondent says the Chinese economy's failures are progress.
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Final Note

A twist on the 404 page error

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 11, 2015
The Financial Times has made some creative changes to the broken link.
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What's next for Google … uh … Alphabet?

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 11, 2015
The conglomerate wants to change the world, one analyst says.
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How to fool around with your currency

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 11, 2015
Buying your own coinage is like leaving your own Yelp review.
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Super PACs picking up the tab for campaign activities

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 11, 2015
Despite millions from supporters, Rick Perry can't make his staff payroll.
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Etiquette and rituals rule in Japan's business culture

by Sally Herships
Aug 11, 2015
Foreign firms best learn their way around a simple 'yes' before making a deal.
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Shelf Life

Man eats way through NYC, one pizza slice at a time

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Aug 11, 2015
'Slice Harvester' author celebrates the pie's 'utopia in your mouth.'
Urban Outfitters is getting into the pizza business.
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Contaminated river leaves businesses at a standstill

by Kai Ryssdal and Mukta Mohan
Aug 11, 2015
Rafting companies along the Animas are facing the effects of the mine spill.
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Call it the yuan, the renminbi, the people’s currency … or just call it an economic indicator. Plus, memoir of a pizza and what’s next for Goo- er, Alphabet.

 

 

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