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Startup to Revolutionize Inflation Tracking

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Premise Data Corp., backed by Google Ventures, uses workers who take photos of products on store shelves to gather inflation tracking data.

Staples to Price-Match Amazon in Stores and Online

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Staples is looking to overtake Amazon as the top online retailer in the U.S. by matching the company's prices.

Microsoft Board Divided Over What CEO Direction to Take

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Microsoft is talking to a number of internal and external candidates as it looks for a replacement for CEO Steve Ballmer.

Food Stamp Glitch Leads to Wal-Mart Stampede; All Shelves Cleared

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Police were called to the stores as entire shelves were cleared up until the time when the glitch was fixed and low-income residents using the EBT cards were no longer allowed to purchase.

Pedialyte Finds New Market Niche: Binge Drinking College Students

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The trend has taken off as news has spread across social media outlets (and college newspapers) by students touting its effectiveness in lessening the impacts of heavy drinking the next morning.

Home Depot Says It Will NOT Sell PlayStation 4

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite the rumors, Home Depot has confirmed that it will not be selling Sony's PlayStation 4 anytime soon.

Goldman Sachs Lists the Best Stocks for Dividends and Buybacks

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Goldman notes in the report that S&P 500 companies that have strong buyback programs have in fact outperformed the market in the past 20 years

FAA Recalls 800 Airline Inspectors From Furlough

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The FAA says that 800 of the 3,000 aviation inspectors furloughed due to the government shutdown will return to work this week.

Walmart’s Joint Venture in India Comes to a Close

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart has ended its partnership with Bharti Enterprises and will take total control of its Indian wholesale chain.

‘Invest in What You Know’ – Always a Good Idea?

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
Warren Buffett says you should "invest in what you know." But what should you do when researching a familiar company reveals more questions than answers?

‘Gravity’ Has Folks Giddy Over 3D Industry

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The space-thriller Gravity grabbed audiences over the weekend, with many viewers willing to pay higher prices to see it in 3D or on IMAX screens.

3 Things to Know About New $279 HP Chromebook 11

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
With Google today introducing the Chromebook 11 from Hewlett-Packard -- here are three things you should know about the new laptop.

Analyst: Tesla Electric Cars Are Safe

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A Jeffries analyst says that despite a viral video that captured a fire in a Tesla Model S, the company's electric vehicles are safe.

Will Ferrell Shot 70 Ads as Ron Burgundy for Chyrsler’s Dodge Durango

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Chrysler revealed four ads already with Anchorman character Ron Burgundy selling the vehicle. Will Ferrell is hilarious in the ads.

Market Wrap: October 7, 2013

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
ket summary highlighting moves in silver, VIX, and Treasury bonds.

Chain Restaurant Workers Spill On Which Items They Will NEVER Eat

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Thousands of workers who claimed to have insider knowledge discussed the big menu no-no's.

Not Another Zombie!! 2013’s Halloween Costumes to Avoid

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The top 10 Halloween costumes being searched on Yahoo have been assembled. Read to find out what not to wear this Halloween.

Oracle Faces Shareholder Revolt Over CEO Pay

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Software giant Oracle is facing criticism from a shareholders' rights group about the size of Larry Ellison's compensation.

JCPenney to Launch 565 Disney Store-Within-a-Stores on Oct 4

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney Shops will opened this week at 565 JCPenney stores nationwide.
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