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One Sticking Point in World’s Largest Airline Merger

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
American Airlines and US Airways merger would make the largest airline worldwide, if the U.S. Justice Department and the Department of Transportation approve.

5 Celebrity Endorsements We’d Love to See

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sure, these hookups may never happen ... but that doesn't mean we can't dream.

‘Intermarket Analysis and Investing’ Remains Relevant — Summer Reading

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Don't be turned off by its dry title or the fact that it's two decades old. 'Intermarket Analysis and Investing' is full of fresh thinking and key insights.

‘Dethroning the King’ Displays M&A’s Intricate Web — Summer Reading

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
'Dethroning the King' -- which details InBev's 2008 acquisition of Anheuser-Busch -- is the perfect primer on the egos, greed and dealmaking of Wall Street.

5 Celebrities Cashing In Big on Endorsements

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Paula Deen might not be the face of Smithfield Foods anymore, but plenty of other celebrities, from MJ to Ellen, are still getting paid big-time for endorsements.

Mystery Mideast Buyer Wants to Buy Empire State Building

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
An unnamed group of Middle Eastern investors has made a $2.1 billion bid for New York City's Empire State Building.

10 Reasons to Start Investing Today

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's not nearly as hard or boring as you might think. Plus, if you get started now, you'll certainly thank yourself later.

When Retailers Ask Your Zipcode, Don’t Give It!

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Retailers who collect customers zip codes can share that data with direct marketers to get much more detailed information on shoppers.

Modernist Cuisine: Top Shelf Cooking

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you have some extra cash to toss around, consider spending some of it on spicing up one of life's great necessities: food.

June Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Borrowing money got a lot more expensive in June as rates on a host of popular loan products rose sharply, but savers saw little relief from ultra-low rates.

Twinkies: They’re Back, But Still Dead

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Hostess hype machine is full engaged once again now that Twinkies are set to return, but an increasingly healthier America might shorten the welcome quicker than you'd expect.

Dealing With the Taper Tantrum

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
The Fed, or more importantly Ben Bernanke, spoke and the markets tanked. Here's what happened and what do look for in the near future.

Learn From a Legend With ‘Street Smarts’ — Summer Reading

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Jim Rogers' latest book is, in a way, a rare chance to chat with an investing legend ... and a chance you shouldn't miss.

Don’t Be a Young and Foolish Investor

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
You should definitely be investing ... but be realistic about what you expect. You're bound to be disappointed if you go in believing it's all smooth sailing.

Don’t Ignore ‘Barbarians at the Gate’ — Summer Reading

By Jeff Reeves
F. Ross Johnson's missteps ran Nabisco into the ground 30 years ago, yet the lessons in this book remain strikingly relevant in today's financial climate.

Sonic Drive-In Plans to Expand Across United States

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sonic is making plans to expand across the country, with California and New York the drive-in restaurant's targets for new locations.

Starbucks Calorie Counts: Sure, Why Not?

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Starbucks will now tell you how many calories you're slurping up in a mocha. The count may be higher than you think, but it's still a smart move for the chain.

JD Power: GM Steals Toyota’s ‘Quality’ Crown for First Time

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors' GMC brand topped Toyota's Lexus in J.D. Power & Associates 2013 Initial Quality Survey, with Chevrolet also beating Toyota's name brand.

Nickelodeon: We Won’t Ban Junk Food Ads

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Viacom has told four senators that it does not plan to eliminate junk food advertising on its Nickelodeon kid's cable channel.
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