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

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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 …

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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)

By Richard Band
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

By Charlie Bilello
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Twitter says investors can Tweet questions for executives in an upcoming Twitter earnings conference call.

ANF Stock – Abercrombie & Fitch Shares Surge on Outlook

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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?

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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

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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..

M Stock – Macy’s to Close Stores, Cut 2,500 Jobs

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Macy's (M) cost-cutting moves that include eliminating some 2,500 jobs is giving investors renewed hope in the company, with M stock up some 7% pre-market.

Watson Supercomputer Has Not Been the Moneymaker IBM Hoped

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
IBM's supercomputer Watson is taking longer to adapt to commercial uses than expected and has produced minimal revenues.

T-Mobile CEO John Legere Gets Thrown Out of AT&T Party

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
In a rivalry that has now gotten pretty personal, T-Mobile (TMUS) US CEO John Legere was kicked out of a trade-show party hosted by AT&T (T).
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