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HSOL Stock – Is Hanwha SolarOne a Smart Solar Play?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
With solar stocks feeling the burn lately, Hanwha SolarOne (HSOL) may be seeing a bump -- up nearly 3% pre-market after a 10% increase over the past 5 days.

Marijuana Stocks Jump As Sale for Recreational Use Begins in Colorado

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Colorado's new law allowing recreational use and sale of marijuana began Jan. 1 and because of it marijuana stocks have been booming.

It’s Asia’s Turn to Shine In 2014

By Richard Band
Look to Asian markets in 2014 as a place for strong investment, and in particular look to Jardine Matheson Holdings as a possible 2014 buy

Vending Machines to Display Calorie Counts in 2014

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Vending machines will be required to display calorie counts in 2014 as part of an Obamacare provision that seeks to reduce healthcare costs.

Our 5 Favorite New Year Quotes

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
With the New Year just a few hours away, a New Year quote on Facebook or Twitter only seems fitting, and we have a few suggestions for what to post.

MRVL Stock Spikes as KKR Announces Stake

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Marvell Technology Group's (MRVL) MRVL stock rose 5% on news that private equity firm KKR & Co LLP reported a 6.8% stake in the chipmaker.

PSX Stock Gains as Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Buy Flow Unit

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Warren Buffett and his Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) are trading some $1.4 billion in Phillips 66 stock (PSX) for one of its chemical businesses.

5 Best Netflix Streaming Movies Coming in 2014

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Netflix is adding a long list of new movies for 2014. Here's a look at five of the best Netflix streaming movies for the new year.

MLP Stock: NYSE Asks Maui Land & Pineapple to Explain Stock Bounce

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) announced that the NYSE has asked them to explain the reason for the big-time movement in MLP stock.

Sidney Friedman’s 20 Psychic Predictions for 2014

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Sidney Friedman came up with 20 predictions for 2014. From Snowden not facing trial to the Pope's North American visit, check out Friedman's predictions.

Hedging Your Bets Against a Potential Correction

By Bryan Perry
Choosing the right hedging product among the many ETFs takes some work: here are 3 that can get you started on the way towards portfolio protection

Cash for Gift Cards and 5 Other Uses for Unwanted Gift Cards

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
Got a gift card you didn't want or can't use? Don't worry, there are options -- from getting cash for gift cards to donating to charity.

Swatch Factory Fire to Affect Other Watchmakers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
After a fire damaged one of its plants, Swatch says that other watchmakers could see delayed deliveries of watch components.

1,000 Customers Pay It Forward at Conn. Starbucks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A Starbucks location in Newington, Conn., says that more than 1,000 customers decided to pay for others who came after them since Christmas.

First 2014 SpaceX Launch Slated for Friday

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is set launch the first SpaceX rocket of 2014 on Friday.

3 Coolest Samsung Galaxy S4 Accessories

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Samsung (SSNLF) is keeping in with the gadget game by debuting some of the coolest accessories, including Samsung Galaxy S4 accessories that are must-buys.

CTB – Cooper Tire Stock Tumbles on Merger Termination

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company (CTB) on Monday announced the termination of a long-expected $2.2 billion merger with Apollo Tyres (APOLLOTYRE).

Horrible Bosses – The Worst 5 CEOs of 2013

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These five execs have left behind an ugly legacy, qualifying them as the worst CEOs of 2013. Unfortunately, some of them are still around to do more damage.

FB vs. TWTR: Is Facebook Losing Teens to Twitter?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
With Facebook (FB) set to turn 10 in 2014, the social media giant may be having a problem with age -- teens are leaving FB for other social media like Twitter (TWTR) and SnapChat.
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