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Market Downturn Continues Amid Mixed Economic Data

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Market were down on Thursday, but don't panic: in many ways pullback are good for the long term investor. Find out why here..

GM, INTC Top Barron’s Best Stocks to Buy for 2014 List

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Barron's has listed its best stocks to buy for 2014 -- and topping the list are General Motors (GM) GM stock and Intel Corporation (INTC) Intel stock.

The Top Christmas Toys of 2013

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Barbie, Monster High, Furby and Elmo all make the top 10 list of Christmas toys for 2013.

Barbie Is the Hottest Christmas Toy of 2013, But Will It Boost Mattel Stock?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
With no real "hot, must-have" toys for 2013, the toy of choice seems to be Barbie, a dated Mattel (MAT) favorite that is poised to make a comeback.

Only 12 Holiday Shopping Days Left…

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Economic data suggests that the holiday retail season is looking fairly bright, and retailers are stocking up and waiting for your visit. See why here...

3 Best Netflix Streaming Movies for the Holidays

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Here's a holiday twist on the best Netflix streaming movies, including a Christmas classic, an overlooked gem and one surprise pick.

3 Tobacco Stocks Lighting Up Dividend Payouts

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
These 3 dividend paying stocks should continue to pay out investors for the long term despite a disconcerting industry trend

Study: Drinking Raw Milk Can Be a Quick Route to Sickness

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A new study shows that drinking raw milk can lead to bacterial or parasitic infections.

Samsung Denied South Korean Ban on iPhones

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Samsung was denied a ban on older Apple products by a South Korean court on Thursday. Samsung may choose to appeal the court's decision.

Bernie Madoff Scandal – 5 Years Later, 5 Things You Didn’t Know

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
A look back at the Bernie Madoff scandal, which came to an end five years ago this week. Find out how Andrew Madoff, Ruth Madoff and others were affected.

NRF – Northstar Realty Finance Boasts Huge Dividend AND Huge 2013 Gains

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Northstar Realty Finance (NRF) has not only had a big year -- but a huge boom for its dividends, which has caused NRF stock to jump.

Fidelity Denies Report That Bitcoins Can Be Used in Its IRAs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Fidelity is denying reports that it will allow self-directed IRA clients to invest in SecondMarket's Bitcoin Investment Trust.

The Santa Claus Rally Season Is About To Begin

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Take a look at this chart and you'll be looking even more forward to the holiday, as the Santa Claus rally appear near

3 Ways to Prepare Your Portfolio By Year’s End

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
We're coming up to the end of the year, and I've been asked on numerous occasions what I should do to prepare my portfolio. Here are 3 ideas...

FB vs. TWTR: Twitter Ad Model Catches Facebook Off Guard

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
A new ad rollout by Twitter (TWTR) that allows advertisers to target mobile users based on how engage online on desktops catches Facebook (FB) off guard.

The Wolf of Wall Street: 5 Things to Know About Jordan Belfort

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Here are 5 things to know about Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street who founded Stratton Oakmont.

Hostess Gift Ideas – 4 Best Hostess Gifts for the 2013 Holidays

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Picking out just-right hostess gifts is anything but easy, but this list of hot hostess gift ideas has options that will suit a wide range of folks.

How Past Female CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies Have Fared

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
As Mary Barra makes history, check out a few other powerful women who beat the odds to become female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.

Google Drive Update – 3 Things You Need to Know

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
On Monday, Google (GOOG) updated Google Drive -- its cloud storage and document synchronization app. Here are three things you need to know about it.
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