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TSLA Stock – Why the Tesla Recall Isn’t Really a Recall

Tesla (TSLA) founder Elon Musk is disputing the term "recall" despite federal regulators announcing the company is recalling some 30,000 sedans.

Risk Signals Building, But Tops Take Time to Build

Market signals may show short term weakness today, but if they continue to flash it could be cause for concern. Look at these charts for guidance and advice

Detroit Auto Show: 3 Things to Know About the 2015 Corvette Z06

The 2015 Corvette Z06 is one of the gems in the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. Here are 3 things to know about this remarkable car.

PHOTO: 2015 Ford F-150 Debuts at Detroit Auto Show

Ford debuted its 2015 F-150 at the Detroit Auto Show on Monday. The new pick-up truck shed 700 pounds by removing steel and adding aluminum.

The 5 Most Popular Car Nicknames

Research finds that about one in five automobile owners use car nicknames with names starting with the letter "B" being the most popular.

Why The Unemployment Rate Report Was So Shocking

Economic data showing a shrinking labor force shouldn't be reason for market panic. Find out what other economic data should give investors reason for optimism

2014 Golden Globe Winners: And the Awards Go To …

The 71st annual Golden Globe Award winners were announced on Sunday. The list includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and more.

Neiman Marcus Data Breach: What You Should Know

Neiman Marcus says that some consumers who made charges at its stores have had their accounts compromised by hackers.

ALNY Stock – Alnylam Shares Soar on Sanofi Deal

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' ALNY stock is up 30% pre-market after news that Genzyme Corp., the biotech unit of French drug giant Sanofi, would buy a 12% stake.

LULU Stock – Lululemon Stock Tumbles on Outlook

Lululemon stock (LULU) fell some 13% pre-market Monday after lowering its fourth-quarter outlook below analysts' estimated due to lower than expected sales.

TSLA Stock – Tesla to Upgrade Charger Adapters to Prevent Garage Fires

Tesla is sending its vehicle owners new chargers after receiving reports of melted plugs and smoke from overheating units.

The Market Knows (What the Talkers Don’t)

I expect a correction, not a crash in the markets during 2014 as the froth comes out of stocks that have soared too much, while others that fell come back

4 Key Market Charts to Watch in Early 2014

Investors hoping that 2014 will repeat the bull market in 2013 should consult these 4 charts during the year to find which way the momentum is heading

TWTR Stock – Now You Can Tweet Your Twitter Earnings Questions

Twitter says investors can Tweet questions for executives in an upcoming Twitter earnings conference call.

ANF Stock – Abercrombie & Fitch Shares Surge on Outlook

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) ANF stock jumped some 12% today after announcing raising its full-year earnings forecast.

PM Stock – Philip Morris to Launch New Safer Cigarettes in 2015

Philip Morris International (PM) is spending some $680 million on an Italian factory with the aim to make cigarettes safer.

SHLD Stock – Sears Shares Take a Nasty Tumble

Sears Holdings' SHLD stock fell 13% after Sears announced a likely fourth-quarter loss and noting that holiday sales were weaker than anticipated.

Will Gold or Bitcoins Perform Better in 2014?

Bitcoins crushed gold in 2013, as the precious metal continued a year-long dive. Do you think the same will happen in 2014? Let's look at how we view the race

Why Homebuyers Have Become Speculative Bond Traders

Owning a home can turn into the American Nightmare, particularly if you believe bond yields will continue to fall into the future. Here's the real problem..