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Markets rarely move at random. InvestorPlace’s leading analysts break down macro trends, sector dynamics, and recurring market patterns to help investors understand what is changing, what matters most, and where opportunities may emerge.

A College President’s Case for Higher Ed

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mounting student debt has many questioning whether the soaring costs of college are still worth it. Gettysburg College's president explains why it is.

College and Retirement Saving Can Mix — Carefully

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
As college costs keep rising, it's a tough balancing act for sure. Here are some tips for managing those costs within a long-term retirement plan.

GM-Peugeot Alliance to Launch New Vehicles

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The American and French carmakers are expanding their already announced alliance to develop new cars together by the 2016 model year.

Credit Card Breach: Barnes & Noble Shoppers Beware

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Criminals have customer information from 63 stores from a hack in September. But the news is just coming out now.

China Policies Will Pay Off for Luxury Retail Investors

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The Chinese economy is slowly growing again, and the outlook for consumerism in the country is good for luxury retail investors.

Jeff Bezos’ Space Business Makes Big Step

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos' is one step closer to building a whiz-bang space business after his company's most recent success.

Lessons From Europe for an American Abroad

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A trip to Italy and England yields insights on Apple, Detroit, U.S. presidential politics and more -- including why the Italian economy is stuck in a rut.

5 Ways All Student Debt Is Not Created Equal

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The headlines scream about rising student debt, but they overlook many of the details -- like the fact that African-American students often are hit the hardest.

Newspapers Are Hot Stocks — No, Really

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Beaten-down newspaper stocks have enjoyed some big upside as investors scooped up shares at fire-sale prices.

DC Comics Allowed to Keep Superman

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A lawsuit threatening the copyright of Superman has been struck down, clearing the way for 'The Man of Steel' to come to theaters next year.

Toys ‘R’ Us to Extend Holiday Layaway Service

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The success of its current free layaway plan has prompted the retailer to keep running it until Dec. 16.

Japan to Overtake China as U.S. Biggest Foreign Creditor

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
For the first time in several years, it looks as if China won't be the top foreign holder of U.S. debt. Japan should be stepping into that spot in January.

S&P Sector Performance Since the Highs

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 topped almost exactly five years ago. A sector-by-sector look at performance since then may offer clues about where we're headed.

4 Big-Name Companies to Train Veterans

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Given the shortage of skilled manufacturing workers, these companies are doing something about that -- and they're doing it with veterans.

Decision-Making for Traders

By John Lansing
A primer on the critical importance of using higher-order reason, not your 'rat brain' -- which seeks instant gratification despite often-conflicting signals.

Nickelodeon’s Raunchy New Shows Spark a Protest

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A new set of more mom-oriented programming on Nick Jr. is causing a stir. The new shows aren't kid safe, and that has some parents up in arms.

For American Retailers, Canada Is a Conflict

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retailers looking to set up shop in Canada are at risk of shoppers heading into the U.S. to buy the same goods for less.

Larry Ellison May Get a Piece of the Lakers

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison may buy a stake in the LA Lakers -- but it could cost $10 billion in a bidding war with private equity firms.

AMD Warns on Revenue, Cuts Forecast

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Devices has issued a warning for its third quarter sales, adding to the proof that the PC industry is facing a grueling decline.
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