Feb 12, 2025

What’s next for BP?

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If other energy companies are any indicator, BP will move away from renewables and double down on fossil fuels. Plus, midsize city music venues and housing costs.

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Housing costs still feed inflation — despite steady rents

by Justin Ho

Feb 12, 2025

Shelter played a key role in January's higher-than-expected consumer price index. A dwindling supply of apartments could add to that effect.

Shelter costs continue to rise, per the CPI, and trends in the cost of rent vary by region.

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Trade War 2.0

What a trade consultant is hearing from clients as Trump roils the waters

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Feb 12, 2025

Companies hope to adjust to tariff threats and remain in global markets, says Sarita Jackson, who supports a bigger role for the WTO.

U.S. importers and exporters face stormy seas with the new administration wielding tariffs as a prime policy tool.

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Zelle processed $1 trillion last year, it says, setting record for payment apps

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Feb 12, 2025

Almost three-quarters of U.S. consumers use mobile payment systems like Zelle, Venmo and Cash App, but regulation is limited.

Peer-to-peer payment systems, like Zelle, aren't banks, so they have little federal oversight.

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Americans are turning to social media for financial advice

by Kai Ryssdal and Nicholas Guiang

Feb 12, 2025

Traditionally, Americans have relied on certified financial advisors for investment advice. But social media has given rise to free advice from financial influencers.

Unlike professional financial advisors, financial influencers aren't necessarily accredited to give advice.

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Oil giant BP promises a "fundamental reset." What will that look like?

by Samantha Fields

Feb 12, 2025

BP didn't share many details, but the company has been losing money on renewables and will likely be doubling down on oil and gas.

Oil and gas company BP announced it would reset its business strategy after low profits in 2024.

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Concert venues in mid-sized American cities might be the next big thing in live music

by Dan Boyce

Feb 12, 2025

A Colorado-based company is hoping to capitalize on the momentum with a turnkey outdoor amphitheater design.

VENU, based in Colorado Springs, believes that outdoor concert venues can be a big economic opportunity for mid-sized cities.

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Music from the episode

Hunnybee Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Gumball machine Weekend Yppah

If You Want It Jay Som

Wedding Song Anais Mitchell

Restart Bilal

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

Nicholas Guiang Assistant Producer

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