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E-Cigarette Sales Are Smoking Hot

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
More smokers are trying and buying e-cigarettes, which will generate a predicted $1 billion in sales this year.

The 5 Wealthiest U.S. CEOs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Wealth-X has has compiled a list of the top 10 wealthiest CEOs in America. Here are the top five from that list.

Forbes: Hollywood’s 5 Highest-Paid Actresses 2013

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Forbes has just released 2013's list of the highest-paid actresses in the last 12 months, and the list is topped by Angelina Jolie.

High-Priced Penthouses For Sale: Top Shelf

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you want to live the good life, it all starts with the place you call home. Take a look at these three gorgeous penthouses for sale across the U.S.

5 Top-Paid CEOs at Unprofitable Companies

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
These 5 CEOs sailed to paychecks of more than $10 million last year, when their companies didn't even post a profit.

7 U.S. Cities to See Fast Food Strikes This Week

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Fast food workers in seven cities plan to protest for higher wages on Monday. The workers want to become unionized and receive wages of $15 an hour.

Pfizer to Sell Vaccine to Poor Countries for Fraction of Price

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Pfizer has agreed to sell its vaccine Prevnar 13 to poor countries for a fraction of the price. The vaccine will be sold for $3.50 until 2025.

Siemens Set to Fire CEO

By Ryan Hauck
The board of Siemens will make a decision Wednesday on whether or not to oust CEO Peter Loescher.

10 Hot New Products With Staying Power

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Nielsen has revealed the best-selling new products of the last two years, and here's a list of the top ten.

Man Claims Walmart Is Overcharging You at the Register

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A Pennsylvania man is suing Walmart over allegations of failing to recalculate sales taxes after consumers use coupons.

Money & Kids: 7 Tips For Allowances

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It can be tough to talk about money with your kids, and even tougher to decide the right amount for a child allowance. These seven simple tips should help.

5 Indicted in $300M Credit Card Fraud Spree

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Federal prosecutors have charged five men for credit card fraud that has cost companies $300 million. Two of the men are currently in custody.

Homebuilders: A Case of Too Far, Too Fast

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
PulteGroup, D.R. Horton and the ITB were priced for perfection, but the housing recovery is hardly perfect.

GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $229M to Settle Diabetes Drug Suit

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
GlaxoSmithKline announced Wednesday, that it will spend $229 million to settle lawsuits concerning the advertising of its diabetes drug Avandia.

July Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Money market rates declined this month, but savings rates were stable and even improved in some cases.

AUDIO: Many Investors Fear the Market More Than Death

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tune in to hear Nationwide's Funds Group president talk about his company's recent study showing just how fearful investors of all ages are these days.

Lipton Tea Lovers Can Now Get it in K-Cups

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Keurig and Lipton have partnered up to create K-Cup single cups of three Lipton favorites including both hot and iced teas.

Taco Bell Says Adios to Kids Meals

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Taco Bell has decided to remove kids meals from its menus due to them making up less than 1% of the company's sales.

The Most Expensive Beers: Top Shelf Brews

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you use the quality of your booze to measure your quality of life, you definitely want to stock your fridge with some of the most expensive beer around.
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