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3 Economic Headlines From the Shortened Trading Week

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Despite last week's holiday-shortened schedule, some important economic information was released, and investors heading into this week should get in the know.

GOOG Stock – Google Buys Artificial Intelligence Startup DeepMind

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Goolge, announced on Monday, that it bought the artificial intelligence startup DeepMind. The startup was reportedly bought for around $400 million.

F Stock – Ford Focus Is Best-Selling Car in the World

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford says its Focus compact car is the top selling card in the world, boosting by strong Chinese sales.

TTM Stock – Tata Motors GM Falls to Death in Suspected Suicide

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Tata Motors' (TTM) TTM stock is down 5% following news its General Manager died in what police are calling a potential suicide.

VOD Stock – Vodafone Shares Slump on AT&T No-Go

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Shares of Vodafone (VOD) VOD stock fell to the lowest levels in five years following word from AT&T (T) that they would not be buying the company.

Marijuana News: Legalizing Weed May Lead to More Potent Pot

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A recent study has discovered that legalizing weed may result in pot becoming more potent. The study found increased THC levels in areas where pot is legal.

Facebook Counters Princeton Doomsday Report With Its Own

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Facebook had a bit of fun when it countered a doomsday report released by two Princeton researchers with its own. Facebook predicts no air by 2060.

2 Stocks to Pick Up After a Predictable Pause

By Richard Band
There is no reason to get rattled in the face of the market pullback; instead, focus on buying stocks at reasonable prices, such as PG and MCD.

Fox Sports Go App: How to Watch Super Bowl Online

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Football fans without a TV subscription will be glad to know that the Fox Sports Go app will be streaming the Super Bowl for free in English and Spanish.

Pepsi One Warning: That Caramel Coloring in Your Soda Is Dangerous!

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The caramel coloring in Pepsi One may be making you sick, Consumer Reports says, with a chemical the World Health Organization is warning people about.

Broke Athletes: Vince Young and 5 Other Athletes Who Went Bankrupt

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Vince Young is stealing the headlines today for all the wrong reasons. Read more about him and five other broke athletes here.

5 Charts Showing the U.S. Consumer Is Starting to Pull Back

By Charlie Bilello
Signs of weakness in consumer spending and behavior is showing up in stock and ETF prices for the 5 sub-industry consumer sector: be warned...

Boeing News: BA Hiring Up to 1,000 at South Carolina Plant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Boeing is hiring more contract workers at a South Carolina plant to help increase 787 Dreamliner production.

Vince Young Broke: Former NFL Star Files for Bankruptcy

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Vince Young Broke, screams today's headlines -- as the NFL’s 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year filed for Chapter 11 despite signing a $25.7 million contract

What You Need to Know with Janet Yellen Leading the Fed

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Janet Yellen is set to take over the Federal Reserve Chief, and indications are that she's a 'dove' when it comes to policy; good news for stock investors

IBM Stock – IBM to Sell Server Unit to Lenovo for $2.3B

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
IBM (IBM) is selling a part of its server business to Lenovo for $2.3 billion. IBM stock is down slightly in pre-market trading.

2 Las Vegas Casinos to Accept Bitcoins as Payment for Food, Room and Drink

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Customers will be able to pay for some services with bitcoins at two Las Vegas hotels, but gambling with the digital currency is still forbidden.

Why Have Bond Yields Stop Rising? A Mystery It’s Not

By Richard Band
Investors are asking why long bond yields are below 3%, and the answer is clear: economic growth momentum has peaked for now. Here's what to do while you wait

IBM Stock – IBM Layoffs Coming in Q1

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Faced with poor Q4 earnings and a poor overall year for IBM stock, IBM is laying off thousands of workers and will take an estimated $1 billion in charges.
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