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How the Panama Papers' secret network of offshore money was discovered

Nov 22, 2017
In his new book, writer Jake Bernstein describes the web of accounts and how “it touches everything.”
A sign reading “Macri corrupto” pasted on the fence of the Government Palace in Buenos Aires during a demonstration against Argentine President Mauricio Macri in 2016, after a prosecutor opened an investigation on his offshore financial dealings leaked in the Panama Papers.
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Let's do the numbers on "Game of Thrones"

Jul 24, 2017
Inside one of the most popular — and expensive — shows in the world.
On average, it now takes about $10 million to film each episode of Game of Thrones.
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This is an office, not a jungle gym!

Apr 23, 2014
Marketplace Datebook for Thursday, April 24, 2014

The global echos of America's financial mess

Sep 13, 2013
The effects of the 2008 financial crisis hit even disparate economies like Ireland, Iceland and Latvia.

Iceland could adopt the Canadian loonie

Apr 16, 2012
Iceland is looking to possibly adopt the Canadian currency. How would that work, and might that affect either country's economies?

Former PM of Iceland faces charges over financial crisis

Mar 5, 2012
Iceland suffered a total financial collapse back in 2008. Today, the country's former prime minister goes on trial for his role in it.

Iceland's former prime minister goes on trial

Mar 5, 2012
One of the first places to be hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis was Iceland. The country's three main banks collapsed, ushering in hard times for the island nation, and sending monetary shockwaves across Europe.

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Iceland needs help with its constitution

Jun 10, 2011
Remember a couple of years ago when the global economy was collapsing and Iceland, of all places, seemed to be having it worst of all? Well, they...

MIDDAY UPDATE: B of A resumes foreclosures & will cable get the 'cut'

Oct 25, 2010
Today we look at Bank of America's announcement that it will resume foreclosure proceedings in almost two dozens states this week, after admitting...