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Parents to Pay More for Their Pampers, Luvs Diapers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Procter & Gamble is raising the price of its diaper brands by reducing the number of diapers in each package, while leaving the package price unchanged.

Orlando Tourism Industry Jumps on Electric Car Trend

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The city of Orlando is partnering with hotels, car rental firms and automakers to promote electric car use for visitors to the city.

Ford CEO May Step Down Earlier Than Expected

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford's board of directors could allow CEO Alan Mulally to depart the company before the end of 2014 to take other high-profile jobs.

An Increasing Number of Kids Trying Out E-Cigarettes

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
A newly released survey shows that an increasing number of middle and high school students are trying e-cigarettes.

How the U.S. Postal Service Could Save Itself

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The United States Post Office doesn't have to fade into irrelevancy, but it will need to do this in addition to raising postage prices.

Walmart Workers Ready to Strike Across U.S. Over Wages

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart employees in 15 different cities across the United States are planning to protest on Thursday. Walmart employees are protesting for higher wages.

Auto Sales Are Soaring in U.S.

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
In August U.S. auto sales hit a 16.09 million vehicle annualized rate, a sales pace not seen since before the economic downturn.

Top States Where Dow CEOs Went to College

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
While high school CEOs and college dropouts are the ballyhooed stories of Wall Street, every Dow Jones CEO has a college degree. Here's where they got 'em.

When Is Insider Selling a Bad Sign?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Insider selling doesn't always mean investors should run for the exits. Find out which signs say you can ignore insider selling -- and which say you can't.

Papa Johns to Kick Off NFL Season With Pizza Giveaway

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Papa John's is giving out free pizza to a its loyalty club members who sign up before Sept. 15 as part of an NFL promotion.

5 Short-Lived CEO Stints

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
These five CEOs were hired and fired in the blink of an eye -- whether because of bad performance, lying or even more extreme circumstances.

The Only 2 Ways to Invest Internationally

By Jeff Reeves
If you're going to invest internationally -- and you should -- there are really only two practical ways to buy in: funds and ADRs on major U.S. exchanges.

Report: GMO Corn Not Protecting Against Pests as Designed

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Some corn fields in Illinois show the presence of rootworms resistant to Monstanto's GMO corn, which is supposed to prevent rootworm infestation.

5 Most Expensive Cats: Top Shelf Pets

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
While research shows most cat owners find their pets as strays or receive them as gifts, some people pay a lot for the most expensive cats in the world.

Gannett Confirms More Newspaper Layoffs at Regional Papers

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Gannett states that newspaper layoffs were occurring at some of its 82 properties in the last few weeks.

Syria Is Not the Real Issue for the Market

By Richard Band
While the media is buzzing about how the crisis in Syria knocked stock prices down early this week, the real issue has to do with interest rates.

5 Airlines Offering the Hottest In-Flight Entertainment Innovations

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As in-flight entertainment options continue to expand rapidly, let's take a look at some of the hottest innovations from five big players in the space.

10 U.S. Cities With the Safest Drivers

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Allstate released its ninth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" on Tuesday. The report list the 10 American cities with the safest drivers.

McDonald’s Hopes to Spur Sales With New Mighty Wings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A new McDonald's offering -- Mighty Wings -- will take flight early next month to help spur the lagging fast-food giant's sluggish sales.
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