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Aug 2015
23m 43s

Amazon vs. NY Times

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A New York Times article on Amazon’s work conditions for white-collar employees puts the e-commerce giant in the spotlight. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss the best way to invest in a future rise in oil prices, explain Zillow’s massive stock drop and analyze Disney’s expansion plans for Star Wars theme parks.

 

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