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7 Top M&A Highlights of Q3

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Global M&A activity jumped 13% year-over-year, helped by blockbuster deals from Verizon, Amgen and Microsoft, among other M&A deals.

FAA Recommends Allowing Smartphone, Tablet Use During Takeoff, Landing

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
An FAA advisory panel is recommending that passengers be allowed to use their smartphones, tablets, e-readers and other wireless devices during takeoff and landing

Cracker Barrel Announces $50M Share Buyback

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Cracker Barrel will repurchase some $50 million in shares in a buyback program.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Defends Vogue Photo Shoot

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Marissa Mayer continues to face questions about a photo shoot she appeared in for an article in Vogue.

Retail Experts: Black Friday Will Disappear

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The power of Black Friday sales is fading as retailers expend the holiday shopping season and offer better deals on other days.

Student Debt Problems Only Getting Worse

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
President Obama's higher ed proposal still has a long way to go. Find out why, and what you can do to manage your student debt in the meantime.

Target Ticket: 10 Things to Know About the New Streaming Service

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Discount retail chain Target has launched a new video streaming service called Target Ticket, aimed at families with children.

Nike Earnings: Expect Fireworks From NKE

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Nike earnings are coming after the bell Thursday -- here's what investors should look for in NKE's first quarter.

September Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Interest rates on savings accounts and CDs were unchanged or rose in September, while mortgage and refinance rates cooled down.

Starbucks Enters Soda Machine Game With Fizzio Trademark

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks has filed to trademark the name "Fizzio" in reference to a machine to make carbonated and sparkling beverages.

Credit Cards: Do You Need Them?

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
If you spend less than you earn, why would you need credit cards? Here's a look at the long-term benefits of picking up some plastic.

10 Once-Super-Rich Who Lost Everything

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
These are 10 former millionaires and billionaires who lost everything despite their enormous wealth.

Disabled Can No Longer Skip Lines at Disney Parks

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney will no longer allow people with disabilities to skip lines at Disneyland and Walt Disney World starting Oct. 9.

RV Sales Expected to Soar in China Over Next Decade

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The number of recreational vehicles in China is expected to jump to 800,000 by 2022.

Real Estate Investing: Saving Money on Rental Properties

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If you’ve ever considered investing in a few rental properties, now might be a good time. Prices are still low, but have been on the upswing.

FAA Eases Smartphone and Tablet Regulations

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
Soon, there will be no need to unplug, ever. And that's great news for airlines that make a lot of money from in-flight Wi-Fi.

LinkedIn Denials Do Little Against New Hacking Lawsuit

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
LinkedIn has been slapped with a lawsuit accusing the site of hacking users' email addresses. Even if it's not true, LinkedIn needs to prove its transparency.

Unemployment Rate — Women Are Winning, Until You Look at Wages

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The good news when it comes to the unemployment rate: Women have regained all jobs lost during the recession. Unfortunately, there's some bad news as well.

Warren Buffett, Financial Advisor — 7 Investing Tips from the Pro

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Legendary investor Warren Buffett talked to Georgetown students about investing last week. Here are the highlights of his financial advice for twenty-somethings.
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