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New Alzheimer’s Blood Test May Predict Disease With 90% Accuracy

A new Alzhiemer's blood test that tested on a a group of people over 70 may be able to predict who will develop the disease with an accuracy of 90%.

Another Price Cut for AT&T Wireless Plans

AT&T has cut the price of its 2GB mobile wireless plan by $15 a month as it tries to compete with rival wireless carriers.

BA: Hairline Cracks Found in Wings of 42 Boeing Dreamliner Jets

BA stock fell after Boeing said that hairline cracks have been discovered in some 787 jets currently in production.

Cars.com Goes Up for Sale

Bloomberg is reporting that media company Classified Ventures is working with Moelis & Co. to sell Cars.com.

CQB Stock: Chiquita, Fyffes to Create World’s Biggest Banana Firm

Chiquita Brands International (CQB) and Fyffes (FFY) -- a tropical-fruit firm -- have announced plans to merge and create the largest banana company.

1 Stock to Buy While Waiting for S&P 1900

The market is now within sight of a milestone S&P 500 1900, and while waiting to break through, check out Baxter as a stock to buy for your portfolio

HIV News: Second Baby May Have Been Cured of HIV

A nine-month-old baby may be the second one to have been cured of HIV after a now 3-year-old child was cured in Mississippi shortly after being born.

Stock Market Fear is Tapering, Greed is Back

The stock market’s mood swings from fear to greed and back are in full swing again. Indeed, the latest fear and greed index swings wildly to greed, so beware...

Things Are Getting Ugly Between Bill Gross and Departing PIMCO CEO

PIMCO co-founder Bill Gross reportedly accused outgoing CEO Mohamed El-Erian of undermining him in a disputed Reuters interview.

Can FCEL, BLDP and PLUG Keep Powering Up?

Fuel cell stocks have rallied out of nowhere. Can that explosion keep up, or will FCEL, PLUG and others run out of batteries?

Whispersync: 5 Things to Know About the New Amazon Kindle App

Amazon's come up with a new Kindle app that links audiobooks with e-books called Whispersync. Here are 5 things to know about it.

2 SharePlanner Reversal Indicators Signal a Red Flag

These 2 charts show the markets are in a precarious position, and we suggest you limit your bullish moves for the time being.

Will Markets Recover From the Shocks?

There are market issues on the horizon that could cascade into major problems. Let's take a look at them and decide how to respond

How Are Valuations Following Earnings Season?

Think about valuation measures in these 2 charts like p/e and the CAPE ratios as a guide to when to accumulate, or pare down, stock holdings.

HIV Prevention Shot: A Breakthrough Could Be on Horizon

Monkeys who were given a monthly HIV prevention shot of antiretroviral drugs appeared to be completely protected against HIV infection.

The Global Panic is Reversed, and Stocks Roar Ahead

Investors who reacted to Monday's headlines and went to the sidelines were sorry on Tuesday as the market, and these 3 stocks, continued heading higher

NJ Billboard Backlash: Dove Pulls ‘Armpit of America’ Ads

Unilever says it won't run an ad for Dove deodorants that called New Jersey the "Armpit of America" after state residents complained.

3 Huge Cities Next In Line For Bankruptcy

Detroit is just the latest city to declare bankruptcy, but there are other cities teetering on the brink, including these 3 that will make you very afraid

Olive Garden Announces Huge Changes for 2015

Olive Garden is preparing for an overhaul that will include a new logo, 20 new menu items, online ordering and new decor.