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Why Chipotle Is Hiding Its Brand in New Videos, Game

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Chipotle is banking on a move that will see the launch of a downloadable, interactive game and clever anti-Big Food messaging.

3 Companies’ 9/11 Advertising Fails

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
AT&T, Marriott International and 'Esquire' all received backlash from poor 9/11 advertising. Companies apologize via Twitter.

Report: Average American Is $225,238 in Debt

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Website's report found that the average American is more than $225,000 in debt with many having less than $500 in savings.

‘Pirates of Caribbean’ Sequel Delayed Indefinitely

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney's next Pirates of the Caribbean sequel won't hit theaters in 2015 due to script problems that are holding up work on the film.

Whole Foods Begins Selling Chicken-Less Eggs Made From Plants

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Backed by Bill Gates and Paypal’s Peter Thiel as investors, Hampton Creek Foods's Beyond Eggs “replace eggs in everything from cakes to mayonnaise” without any chickens involved.

City Plans to Use ‘Eminent Domain’ to Seize Mortgages

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Richmond, California, will become the first U.S. city to use eminent domain to seize properties with delinquent or underwater mortgages.

Whole Foods Market Sets Sights on Urban Areas

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Whole Foods Market plans to open a store in Englewood, a neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, in 2016.

Parents to Pay More for Their Pampers, Luvs Diapers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Procter & Gamble is raising the price of its diaper brands by reducing the number of diapers in each package, while leaving the package price unchanged.

Orlando Tourism Industry Jumps on Electric Car Trend

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The city of Orlando is partnering with hotels, car rental firms and automakers to promote electric car use for visitors to the city.

Ford CEO May Step Down Earlier Than Expected

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford's board of directors could allow CEO Alan Mulally to depart the company before the end of 2014 to take other high-profile jobs.

An Increasing Number of Kids Trying Out E-Cigarettes

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
A newly released survey shows that an increasing number of middle and high school students are trying e-cigarettes.

How the U.S. Postal Service Could Save Itself

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The United States Post Office doesn't have to fade into irrelevancy, but it will need to do this in addition to raising postage prices.

Walmart Workers Ready to Strike Across U.S. Over Wages

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart employees in 15 different cities across the United States are planning to protest on Thursday. Walmart employees are protesting for higher wages.

Auto Sales Are Soaring in U.S.

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
In August U.S. auto sales hit a 16.09 million vehicle annualized rate, a sales pace not seen since before the economic downturn.

Top States Where Dow CEOs Went to College

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
While high school CEOs and college dropouts are the ballyhooed stories of Wall Street, every Dow Jones CEO has a college degree. Here's where they got 'em.

When Is Insider Selling a Bad Sign?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Insider selling doesn't always mean investors should run for the exits. Find out which signs say you can ignore insider selling -- and which say you can't.

Papa Johns to Kick Off NFL Season With Pizza Giveaway

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Papa John's is giving out free pizza to a its loyalty club members who sign up before Sept. 15 as part of an NFL promotion.

5 Short-Lived CEO Stints

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
These five CEOs were hired and fired in the blink of an eye -- whether because of bad performance, lying or even more extreme circumstances.

The Only 2 Ways to Invest Internationally

By Jeff Reeves
If you're going to invest internationally -- and you should -- there are really only two practical ways to buy in: funds and ADRs on major U.S. exchanges.
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