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German bombing suspect tried to manipulate stock, officials say

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 21, 2017
He bought put options for the publicly traded Borussia Dortmund soccer team.
Police reconstruct the scene of the Dortmund bus bombing.
Lukas Schulze/Getty Images
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Mining companies bounce back after years of losses

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Feb 22, 2017
Some of the world’s biggest mines are reporting profits again after a rocky few years. Commodity prices are up, and mining companies are leaner. They’ve sold off underperforming mines, and paid off debt. Miners and steel makers are also hoping President Trump will give them a boost with new spending on infrastructure in the U.S. […]
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Apple reports record profits in first quarter

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 31, 2017
It sold 78 million iPhones in three months.
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during an Apple product launch event on October 27, 2016 in Cupertino, California.   
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Top hedge fund managers still making bank despite the market

by Lewis Wallace
May 10, 2016
The top 25 highest-earning hedge fund managers pulled in a collective $12.94 billion last year.
Kenneth Griffin tied for the top spot of highest-earning hedge fund managers this year.
Larry Busacca/Getty Images for The New York Times
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Wal-Mart's bottom line hurt by "shrinkage"

by Dan Gorenstein
Aug 18, 2015
The company is fighting back against the problem of lost, spoiled and stolen inventory.
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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: Interest rates, Janet Yellen and profits

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 31, 2015
Linette Lopez and Felix Salmon join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week in business and finance.
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Most Amtrak long-distance routes are unprofitable

by Kai Ryssdal
May 13, 2015
New York to Washington is the lone bright spot of profitable service.
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Twitter taps the bond market

by Stan Alcorn
Sep 11, 2014
Near-zero interest rates have Twitter turning to bonds to raise cash.
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Will the big profits of 2013 continue this year?

by Lizzie O'Leary
Jan 3, 2014
Leigh Gallagher, of Fortune Magazine, and Felix Salmon, of Reuters, say that last year's profits could mean good news for the economy in 2014.
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Amazon's world domination plan: No profits?

by Molly Wood
Oct 24, 2013
Amazon is looking to grow and dominate, and is willing to sink billions into risky ventures like its streaming video service.
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