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Mediabistro Invests in 3D Printing, MBIS Stock Rockets 90%

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Mediabistro (MBIS) interest and investment in 3D printing is paying off for the online media company -- with stock surging nearly 90%.

3D Printing – 5 Amazing 3D Printed Objects

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Our growing interest in all things 3D has expanded the 3D printing arena. This gallery compiles some of the most amazing 3D printed objects out there.

When to Sell Stocks: Why Sometimes, Taking a Loss is GOOD

By Jeff Reeves
No investor is perfect, and we all are eventually faced with the idea of selling a stock for a loss. And sometimes these sales can be good for your portfolio.

ECTE – Why Shares of Echo Therapeutics Are Exploding

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Small cap stocks are known for big moves, but medical device company Echo Therapeutics (ECTE) has some real big moves: ECTE stock is turning heads today by jumping 65%.

November Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Mortgage rates rose last month even as interest paid on most popular savings products didn't budge.

TIF Stock Continues Killer 2013 With Shining Earnings Report

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Tiffany (TIF) posted strong sales and saw TIF stock up 52% year to date, and up 8% today after strong earnings moved the stock in early Tuesday trading.

QCOM – Qualcomm Royalties in China Could Be Under Fire

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Chinese regulators are investigating royalties charged to domestic device makers by global chip giant Qualcomm.

Sizzling QIHU Stock Gets Cooled Off On Earnings

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Though Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU) delivered Q3 earnings and revenue ahead of estimates, QIHU stock saw a cooling off period as analysts predicted slow growth for the beginning of 2014.

3D Printing, Facebook Marketing & Other Fastest-Growing Jobs

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Check out the fastest-growing jobs in the US for freelancers, with 3D printing and Facebook (FB) marketing making for booming freelance jobs.

Mobile Users Abandoning Retail Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rising online sales through mobile devices are prompting retailers to change the way they promote holiday sales.

Black Friday Fights – 5 Worst Cases of Brawls

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
As we head into Black Friday 2013, let's take a look back at some times where shopping went wrong. Here are the worst cases of Black Friday fights.

FB vs. TWTR: Facebook and Twitter Fight Over Reliability, Trust

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Facebook and Twitter are locked in a battle over which remains the most reliable -- with FB stock and TWTR stock hanging in the balance.

Home Prices Across the Country – What $250K Gets You

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
What do rising home prices mean for folks across the country? Well, take a look at what $250,000 gets you in various housing markets.

5 Ways to Find the Best Deals for Cyber Monday 2013

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
With these handy tips for Cyber Monday 2013, you'll have your shopping done fast -- and cheaply. Read on for how to get the best Cyber Monday deals.

Navigating the Great Monetary Unknown

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
A great unknown in the midst of the change to Janet Yellen at the Fed is just how long the QE program can last without economic damage.

5 Worst Toys of the Year 2013

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has announced the five worst toys released in 2013. One version of Monopoly makes the list.

ARIA Stock Spikes 30% in One Day … But Still Down 80% in 2013

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Ariad Pharmaceuticals (ARIA) jumped 30% in early morning trading after the announcement that one of its drugs for patients with leukemia was given a thumbs up…

Ashton Kutcher, Walmart Duke It Out on Twitter

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart was hit with critical tweets from Ashton Kutcher over its worker wages.

Airline Ratings – The Best Airlines and Worst Airlines in September

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Here are September's best airlines and worst airlines as measured by three areas of airline ratings: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints.
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