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Amazon, Walmart Take Flak for ‘Sexist’ Batman’s Wife Tee

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
DC has apologized for a new tee-shirt for girls wanting to be Batman's wife that has angered many people with its sexist message.

Warren Buffett Bought Stocks in the Market Plunge. Did You?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Warren Buffett buys stocks because he likes their prices, not because he thinks he can time the market.

Microsoft (MSFT) Windows 10 Will Thrill Investors

By Chris Bibey, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft Windows 10 is being examined closely, both by users and investors. But early signs suggest it will drive MSFT stock higher.

General Mills Layoffs: GIS to Cut Up to Another 800 Jobs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new batch of General Mills layoffs will cut anywhere from 700 to 800 salaried jobs and will save it up to $150 million a year.

CDC Confirms First Case of Ebola in the US: 5 Things to Know

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The first case of Ebola in the US has been announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a man in Dallas, Texas.

FB News: 5 ‘Twilight’ Short Films Coming to Facebook

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Five 'Twilight' short films from five female directors are set to show up on Facebook in 2015 and will be judged by Stephenie Meyer.

What to Watch During Earnings Season

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't engage in short-term thinking around earnings. Instead, use the moves after the reports to buy stocks you've already identified as winners.

AMZN Stock Still Struggling as Amazon Can’t Turn a Profit

By Chris Bibey, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMZN stock is down in 2014 while the market is up, largely because Amazon revenue growth hasn't resulted in profits for investors yet.

CNBC Is a Ghost Town – Where Have All the Investors Gone?

By Jeff Reeves
CNBC ratings recently hit their lowest levels since 1997. But the latest Nielsen numbers for Q3 show the network is even worse off.

Twitter (TWTR) Studies Show Power of Social Media

By Chris Bibey, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter studies show that the company continues to win big with individuals and companies.

National Coffee Day: Where to Get Your Free Coffee Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
To celebrate National Coffee Day, which is today, September 29, 2014, several restaurants and coffee houses are giving away free coffee.

Iowa Says Tesla (TSLA) Test Drives Are a No-Go

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla Motors isn't allowed to offer test drives or sell its cars in Iowa due to a ruling that the company's action are illegal in the state.

New on Netflix: 16 Best Netflix Streaming Releases for October 2014

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
There are plenty of movies and TV shows being released next month on Netflix. See what's new on Netflix here.

FBI Angry at Apple, Google for Making Smartphone Data Too Secure

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The FBI isn't happy with the level of security being offered to users of Google and Apple's devices and says it goes 'beyond the law.'

‘Transparent’ on Amazon Instant: New Series Has Everyone Buzzing

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon has released all 10 episodes of its original series 'Transparent' on Prime Instant Video and critics are weighing in on the series.

TSLA Milestone: Tesla Opens 200th Supercharger Station

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla Motors announced via Twitter on Thursday that it has opened its 200th supercharger station, which is located in Oxnard, Calif.

Our 10 Favorite Derek Jeter Quotes

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Derek Jeter is a baseball icon and he will retire at the end of the season. Check out some of our favorite Jeter quotes.

New Social Media Site: What Is Ello?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Have you heard of Ello yet? Learn more about the new, ad-free social media site that's quickly becoming the next big thing.

Should I Buy GE Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Should General Electric split itself up in the name of value creation? The signs point to yes.
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