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Learn From a Legend With ‘Street Smarts’ — Summer Reading

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Jim Rogers' latest book is, in a way, a rare chance to chat with an investing legend ... and a chance you shouldn't miss.

Don’t Be a Young and Foolish Investor

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
You should definitely be investing ... but be realistic about what you expect. You're bound to be disappointed if you go in believing it's all smooth sailing.

Don’t Ignore ‘Barbarians at the Gate’ — Summer Reading

By Jeff Reeves
F. Ross Johnson's missteps ran Nabisco into the ground 30 years ago, yet the lessons in this book remain strikingly relevant in today's financial climate.

Sonic Drive-In Plans to Expand Across United States

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sonic is making plans to expand across the country, with California and New York the drive-in restaurant's targets for new locations.

Starbucks Calorie Counts: Sure, Why Not?

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Starbucks will now tell you how many calories you're slurping up in a mocha. The count may be higher than you think, but it's still a smart move for the chain.

JD Power: GM Steals Toyota’s ‘Quality’ Crown for First Time

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors' GMC brand topped Toyota's Lexus in J.D. Power & Associates 2013 Initial Quality Survey, with Chevrolet also beating Toyota's name brand.

Nickelodeon: We Won’t Ban Junk Food Ads

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Viacom has told four senators that it does not plan to eliminate junk food advertising on its Nickelodeon kid's cable channel.

Now That Obesity Is Classified as a ‘Disease’ …

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The American Medical Association's decision to classify obesity as a disease will impact physicians, patients, insurers and pharmaceutical companies.

Consumer Group Urges Caution on Splenda Use

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Center for Science in the Public Interest moved Splenda from its "safe" category to "caution" after a study links it to leukemia in rodents.

You’re Never Too Old to Nap: Top Shelf Spas

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
In our fast-paced world, taking some time to unwind can often be the best way to spend your money. One option: an upscale spa, like at the Ritz-Carlton.

Stock Caution: Risky Summer Ahead

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Keep an eye of the SPY ETF as it can be a warning signal over the summer for a move down in the market.

How the New Energy Boom Helps Manufacturing

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If there's one force at hand that's powering the American recovery, it's the boom in fracking, and the result of cheaper fuel powering a new manufacturing boom

‘Reckless Endangerment’ Reveals Roots of Financial Crisis — Summer Reading

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The housing crisis actually started well back in the 1990s -- and the madness and ethos that got it started are still with us today. Forewarned is forearmed.

‘ABC of Stock Speculation’ Is Surprisingly Sensible — Summer Reading

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
Don't get turned off by the title -- this century-old trading primer has great advice for speculators and long-term investors alike.

AUDIO: Like Father, Like Son? Not Necessarily

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A father-son wealth management team chats about what you can learn from your parents, how different generations view money, and what strategies remain timeless.

American Airlines to Squeeze More Seats on Planes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
American Airlines says it will add an unspecified number of seats to its existing fleet of Boeing 737s and MD-80s to boost ticket and fee revenue.

Caterpillar Pulls Boy Scout Funding

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Caterpillar has declined a $25,000 funding request and says it will no longer donate to the Boy Scouts due to their discrimination against homosexuals.

Leading Fitness & Health Magazine Publisher Shuts Down

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The wife of late exercise and fitness magazine publisher Robert Kennedy says that his publishing company Canusa shut down on Friday.

5 Simple Tips for Successful Stock Trading

By Richard Band
Squeezing out an extra nickel or dime every trade is especially important for those with less money to invest. Here are five easy way to make that happen.
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