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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.

Latest Grocery Trend: In-Store Dietitians

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
In-store dietitians are increasingly being used to give out healthy food samples and offer nutrition advice to supermarket customers across the country.

Why Do We Care About the Nasdaq?

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The Nasdaq Composite stopped being a useful or interesting barometer a long time ago. Here's why we should stop fawning over its daily machinations.

How Much the Average Family Will Spend On School Supplies

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The 2013 shopping season isn't looking good for retailers, as parent plan to spend less money for both school and college supplies.

Starbucks Sues Supplier Over Spoiled Sandwiches

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks filed a $5 million lawsuit against ham supplier Wellshire Farms after the company received a string of complaints concerning spoiled meat.

Dunkin’ Donuts Tries Sophisticated New Look

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin' Doughnuts is updating its restaurants to make them look and feel more sophisticated in what is likely an effort to attract customers all day.

Deaf Customers Sue Starbucks Over Mocking

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks has a lawsuit against it after employees of the coffeehouse allegedly abused hearing impaired customers and laughed at their speech.
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