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PHOTO: Chevrolet Debuts 2015 City Express Van

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 6, 2014

General Motors (GM) today will reveal its 2015 Chevrolet City Express Van, targeting small business owners with the new, sleek model.

GM Stock Falls on Big Profit Miss by General Motors

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 6, 2014

GM stock is down after General Motors (GM) posted a weak fourth quarter earnings report that missed expectations by a large margin.

Natural Gas Is the Secret Driver of This Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 6, 2014

Stocks and natural gas have moved with an almost perfectly negative correlation in 2014. What does natural gas reveal about the stock market outlook now?

4 Stocks to Buy as the Pipedream Blows Up

By Richard Band Feb 5, 2014

Markets have taken a beating over the past month, however while the damage is being done there are some bargain stocks out there for the taking, like these four

PHOTO: Is Biggest Loser Season 15 Winner Rachel Frederickson Too Thin?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 5, 2014

Rachel Frederickson may have lost too much weight when she dropped 105 pounds, 60% of her body weight, to win the 15th season of 'The Biggest Loser'.

3M Announces a $12B Buyback of MMM Stock

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 5, 2014

Multi-manufacturer 3M Co. (MMM) announced a $12 billion buyback of shares yesterday, which sent MMM stock up in late trading yesterday.

CVS to Stop Selling Cigarettes, Tobacco Products

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 5, 2014

CVS Caremark (CVS) is pushing the health angle of its more than 7,600 stores, pledging to drop all cigarette and tobacco products by October of this year.

The 5 Best New Movies on Netflix for Kids

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 4, 2014

We've scoured everyone's favorite streaming service and found the best new movies on Netflix for kids.

Super Bowl 2014 Was Most Watched U.S. TV Show in History

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 4, 2014

One of the most boring Super Bowl games in history was also the most watched U.S. TV show in history.

Disney Interactive Layoffs Could Come This Week

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 4, 2014

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) branch for video games and digital media known as Disney Interactive is set to begin layoffs this week -- due to its long financial struggles.

Fed Members Provide a Farewell Gift for Ben Bernanke

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Feb 3, 2014

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke got a nice parting gift as the Fed unanimously agreed to a second taper, paving the way for Janet Yellen to take over as Chairwoman.

The Storm Before the Calm?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Feb 3, 2014

Thankfully, January isn't necessarily a precurser for the entire year on Wall Street. January was rough, but I expect solid stocks to firm up as time goes on

3 Oscar-Winning Movies to Watch on Netflix

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 3, 2014

We're still a few weeks away from the Academy Awards ... but in the meantime, tune into these Oscar-winning movies to watch on Netflix streaming.

Hotel Data Breach: Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Others Affected

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 3, 2014

A hotel data breach has compromised credit and debit card data for guests at several major hotel chains.

JOSB, MW: Jos. A. Banks Turns Down Men’s Wearhouse … Again

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 3, 2014

Jos. A. Banks (JOSB) is walking away from its potential purchase by Men's Warehouse (MW) yet again -- saying MW's offer devalues its true worth.

Toyota Halts Sales of Camry, Corolla Over Fire Risk

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 31, 2014

Toyota is halting the sale of several of its models over the risk of fire from heated seats. The company has no estimate of when it will resume sales.