Nate Wooley

Nate Wooley

InvestorPlace Writer

Nate Wooley is a South Carolina-based writer.  He’s also a retired investment rep who reads everything he can get his hands on.

Recent Articles

Toys ‘R’ Us to Extend Holiday Layaway Service

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

The success of its current free layaway plan has prompted the retailer to keep running it until Dec. 16.

Report: Best Buy to Sell Own Tablet

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

Best Buy reportedly will roll out its own branded tablet, the Insignia Flex, as a lower-cost alternative in November.

Microsoft Cranks Up Surface Tablet Output

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

It's going all-out with an initial production run of 3 million to 5 million of the new tablets for the fourth quarter.

Japan to Overtake China as U.S. Biggest Foreign Creditor

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

For the first time in several years, it looks as if China won't be the top foreign holder of U.S. debt. Japan should be stepping into that spot in January.

4 Big-Name Companies to Train Veterans

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

Given the shortage of skilled manufacturing workers, these companies are doing something about that -- and they're doing it with veterans.

Nickelodeon’s Raunchy New Shows Spark a Protest

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

A new set of more mom-oriented programming on Nick Jr. is causing a stir. The new shows aren't kid safe, and that has some parents up in arms.

Look Out iTunes, Spotify! Here Comes Microsoft

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

With its new Xbox Music service, the software giant will offer both streaming and downloadable music. Here's what you should know about it.

Kindle Users May Get E-Book Refunds

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

If you purchased an e-book from Amazon between April 2010 and May 2012, you might be entitled to some money back.

It’s True, Amazon Makes No Money From the Kindle

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos confirms that the online retailer sells the Kindle line at cost -- but he knows that the firm will make money when the device is used.

Hilton Chains Move Towards Casual Dining

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer

Hilton Worldwide is developing new dining options at its Hilton, Embassy Suits and DoubleTree Hotels, with a focus on quicker meals at a reasonable price.

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