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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.

Now That Obesity Is Classified as a ‘Disease’ …

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The American Medical Association's decision to classify obesity as a disease will impact physicians, patients, insurers and pharmaceutical companies.

Consumer Group Urges Caution on Splenda Use

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Center for Science in the Public Interest moved Splenda from its "safe" category to "caution" after a study links it to leukemia in rodents.

You’re Never Too Old to Nap: Top Shelf Spas

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
In our fast-paced world, taking some time to unwind can often be the best way to spend your money. One option: an upscale spa, like at the Ritz-Carlton.

Stock Caution: Risky Summer Ahead

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Keep an eye of the SPY ETF as it can be a warning signal over the summer for a move down in the market.

How the New Energy Boom Helps Manufacturing

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If there's one force at hand that's powering the American recovery, it's the boom in fracking, and the result of cheaper fuel powering a new manufacturing boom
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