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Who’s to Blame for the Student Debt Problem?

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
A whopping 79% of Millennials say student debt is a problem. But is it because of rising college tuition, less aid, or student choices?

Gun Demand Slows in U.S.

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
As fears of new gun control measures abate, U.S. firearm sales appear to have cooled in recent months.

10 Most Discussed Topics on Facebook for 2013

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Here are 2013's 10 most discussed topics on Facebook including the Harlem Shake, Miley Cyrus and the royal baby.

New Lululemon CEO Announced, Chip Wilson Steps Down as Chairman

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Lululemon (LULU) founder Chip Wilson is stepping down as chairman as the company is also announcing a new LULU CEO.

Auto Industry Bailout – Government Waves Good-Bye to Remaining GM Stock Stake

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The US government has sold its last shares in General Motors (GM) stock -- formally ending the US government bailout of the automaker.

Why Shares of TWTR Stock Jumped Double-Digits

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The most recent advertising success from Twitter (TWTR) have given TWTR stock a needed boost, as investors provide the biggest lift since its IPO.

4 Best Online Deals at the Microsoft Store

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
The online Microsoft Store just kicked off its "12 days of deals." And beyond the daily doorbusters, it has plenty of other markdowns for shoppers to enjoy.

Economic Data Flashes Mostly “Green” Signals for Investors

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
A slew of economic data last week leads me to believe that we won't see the Fed "taper" anytime soon. Here's why...

Move Over TSLA & SCTY – Plug Power Is About to Turn a Profit

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
A lesser-known alternative energy stock -- Plug Power (PLUG) -- stole the stock spotlight last week, booming 175% in the past five days.

SEC Investigating More Banks in Hiring Probe

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The SEC is probing the hiring practices of major international banks in China under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Walmart to Pay $25M Over Exploding Gas Cans

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart is set to pay $25 million to customers that were allegedly injured by exploding gas cans that it sold.

GOOG, FB, TWTR & More Say ‘Enough’ to US Government Surveillance

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The titans the tech industry -- GOOG, FB, and more -- called for regulations and improvements to the way the US government handles public surveillance.

Baidu Ban Sends Bitcoin Value Crashing

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Chinese search giant Baidu (BIDU) placed a ban on bitcoin for its music service users, and that sent the bitcoin value falling even further.

Bill Gross: Has the Bond King Been Dethroned?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The PIMCO Total Return fund was recently dethroned by the VISTX as the world's largest fund. And the future isn't looking bright for bond king Bill Gross.

With SHLD Stock Sinking Fast, Sears Kicks Lands’ End to the Curb

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Sears (SHLD) stock has been on a downward spiral for the past month; now the retail giant announced it is spinning off Lands' End as a separate entity.

Why the Comcast-TWC Merger Will Probably Not Happen

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
One FCC commissioner says that the Obama administration is unlikely to approve a merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable.

Could Oil Stocks Soar in 2014 Thanks to New BP Technology?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
New advancement in technology being led by BP may give oil stocks a boast next year as oil companies push to tap new sources for oil that is getting much harder to get at.

Kyle Bass Kisses JCP Stock Good-Bye

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
JC Penny (JCP) is having a big PR crisis with Kyle Bass' hedge fund Hayman Capital dropping its JCP stock.

Class of 2012: The Average Student Loan Debt Is …

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The average student loan for 2012 college graduates is close to $30,000 which is $3,000 more than the class of 2011.
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