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Valentine's Day

Love is in the air ... at daycare? Parents faced with unexpected Valentine's Day costs

by Andie Corban
Feb 14, 2020
The New York Times correspondent Rukmini Callimachi was asked to write valentines for her baby son's class.
A florist arranges bouquets ahead of Valentine's Day.
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Corner Office

On Valentine's, saying "#LOVE" with candy hearts

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 13, 2015
NECCO has been selling those candy hearts for more than 100 years.
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The real cost of Valentine's Day

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Feb 14, 2014
Or, you could opt to spend no money, but...
Chocolate dipped strawberries and heart shapped chocolate boxes are ready to be purchased at Schakolad Chocolate Factory on February 13, 2009 in Davie, Florida. 
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By The Numbers

Singles get all the Valentine's love this year

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 14, 2014
From quizzes, to twitter trends and corporate promotions, the currently unattached are getting some attention.
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You said you wanted your chocolate to be rich ...

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Feb 14, 2014
Why the price of everyone's favorite Valentine's Day gift is on the rise.
A partial view taken on November 23, 2011 in Paris shows chocolate and sweets displayed at the Mere de famille chocolate shop.
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Silicon Tally

A valentine for a time capsule: This week's Silicon Tally

by Molly Wood
Feb 14, 2014
Play Silicon Tally to find out how well you've kept up on this week's tech news.
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What's in a name for 1-800-Flowers.com?

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 13, 2014
A rose by any other name wouldn't smell as sweet for CEO Jim McCann.
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Datebook

Valentine's Day romance and a Ferris wheel ride

by Michelle Philippe
Feb 13, 2014
Marketplace Datebook for Friday, February 14, 2014
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Valentine’s Day aside, roses resist inflation

by Sally Herships
Feb 14, 2013
Rose prices haven’t risen for years, thanks to low-cost growers abroad and discount flowers at retailers. But Valentines Day is a different story.
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Codebreaker

I <3 U: Best and worst romantic texts and tweets

by Molly Wood
Feb 14, 2013
To celebrate this day of wine and roses, Marketplace Tech wants to know the most romantic -- or least romantic -- text, tweet or social media message you've ever received.
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