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Markets rarely move at random. InvestorPlace’s leading analysts break down macro trends, sector dynamics, and recurring market patterns to help investors understand what is changing, what matters most, and where opportunities may emerge.

FB vs. TWTR: Facebook and Twitter Fight Over Reliability, Trust

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Facebook and Twitter are locked in a battle over which remains the most reliable -- with FB stock and TWTR stock hanging in the balance.

Home Prices Across the Country – What $250K Gets You

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
What do rising home prices mean for folks across the country? Well, take a look at what $250,000 gets you in various housing markets.

5 Ways to Find the Best Deals for Cyber Monday 2013

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
With these handy tips for Cyber Monday 2013, you'll have your shopping done fast -- and cheaply. Read on for how to get the best Cyber Monday deals.

Navigating the Great Monetary Unknown

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
A great unknown in the midst of the change to Janet Yellen at the Fed is just how long the QE program can last without economic damage.

5 Worst Toys of the Year 2013

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has announced the five worst toys released in 2013. One version of Monopoly makes the list.

ARIA Stock Spikes 30% in One Day … But Still Down 80% in 2013

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Ariad Pharmaceuticals (ARIA) jumped 30% in early morning trading after the announcement that one of its drugs for patients with leukemia was given a thumbs up…

Ashton Kutcher, Walmart Duke It Out on Twitter

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart was hit with critical tweets from Ashton Kutcher over its worker wages.

Airline Ratings – The Best Airlines and Worst Airlines in September

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Here are September's best airlines and worst airlines as measured by three areas of airline ratings: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints.

Diageo Signs Deal to Be NBA’s Exclusive Spirits Sponsor

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Diageo will promote its premium vodka brands in a new multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Association.

TFM Stock – The Fresh Market Goes Stale With Investors

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The Fresh Market (TFM) is not only cutting its earnings forecast again but is now nervously watching US consumer spending in the months ahead.

Watch Out Whole Foods! Fresh Thyme Eyes 54 Stores in 6 Years

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market, a produce-focused grocery chain, plans to open 54 stores in the next six years.

GMCR Stock – Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Regains Steam

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) is up 12% after yesterday's better than expected full year and Q4 earnings report gave GMCR stock investors a lift.

Target Earnings Implode, TGT Stock Sinks

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The previously underperfoming Target stock (TGT) is down 4% pre-market and is likely to drop further, following news that third-quarter earnings fell 47%.

What’s Behind the 2013 Butterball Turkey Shortage?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Many Butterball turkeys have been unable to gain weight, thus causing a shortage of turkeys.

Walmart May Face Lawsuit Stemming From 2012 Black Friday Protests

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart may face a lawsuit stemming from Black Friday protest that took place in 2012. The lawsuit could award workers back pay.

Beware of Scams This Black Friday 2013

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Get the best deals during Black Friday 2013 by knowing the four Black Friday scams that retailers use during the discounted day of shopping.

2 Dividend Stocks To Help You Get Tough While You Can

By Richard Band
I'd like you to get a little defensive ahead of a possible market pullback, and here are two dividend paying stocks I like to throw off cash

What Sent SGOC Stock Up Over 30% Today

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
SGOCO Group Ltd (SGOC) is one of those stocks that see a gain with Internet chatter. SGOC jumped 47.5% to a two-year high prior to its earnings release.

Small Cap Stocks: Why IPCI Stock Went Bonkers

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Intellipharmaceutics International (IPCI) is having a very good moment. IPCI is up 161% yesterday -- and some 191% in the past week.
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