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10 Brands Making Biggest Buzz in 2013

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
YouGov's Brand Index has put together its list of brands generating the most buzz in 2013.

Sweating Summer? Chill Out in Alaska

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Sweating like mad in the contiguous 48? Consider taking in the glaciers and whales via a cruise through breathtaking Alaska.

5 Companies With Jay-Z in Their Corner

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
"Businessman" or "business, man," Jay-Z has been all but willing to shill for some of Wall Street's biggest blue-chip businesses.

An Open Letter to Justin Bieber About Hedge Fund Ads

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
You know the old saying about "A fool and his money"? Yeah ... I'm looking out for you.

Yes, Debt CAN Be a Great Investment

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Younger Americans have been increasingly raised to shy away from debt, but a completely hands-off approach could actually be harmful to your financial health.

The Tribune’s Daunting Challenge

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The newspaper business isn't too attractive to begin with, but the Tribune Co. has a few specific problems that make its publishing assets look even uglier.

The 5 Most & Least Stolen Cars in America

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Highway Loss Data Institute has listed the top 10 most and least stolen vehicles in America. The list takes into account theft of insured vehicles only.

AUDIO: Facebook Is Here to Stay

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
We chat with MyLife.com CEO Jeff Tinsley about the social media landscape. His take: Ignore the critics -- social media is loved and valuable.

Status Symbols With Purpose: Top Shelf Cars

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Maserati Quattroporte is one of those luxury vehicles worth daydreaming about -- and working toward.

Employee Outs Golden Corral’s Gross Food Practices

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A Golden Corral in Port Orange, Fla., is under inspection by local health authorities after a video posted to Youtube shows unsafe health practices.

Weekend Oil Train Crash May Bolster Keystone Pipeline Case

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The derailment and explosion of train carrying crude oil in Canada could boost the Keystone XL pipeline's prospects for regulatory approval in the U.S.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the S&P 500

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Sprint is being removed from the S&P 500 for reasons that might surprise you. Find out more about why -- and also a few other things you probably didn't know about the index.

Sears Announces …Then Withdraws … Franchise Opportunity

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores announced Monday that franchise opportunities are available, and then withdraws that announcement shortly after it's made.

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.
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