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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.

Meet the 10 Most Powerful Women in the World

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Heads of state, philanthropists, celebrities and CEOs make up Forbes' annual list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women. Here's a look at the top 10.

August Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Investors have a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines, but they're still not getting much for it. In August, yields were almost entirely unchanged from July.

Walmart to Offer More Than Just Flu, Pneumonia Shots

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
In addition to flu and pneumonia vaccinations, registered nurses will be available to administer eight additional immunizations at various Wal-Mart locations.

It’s Time for Gold to Break Out

By BullionVault
Monetary policy, politics, and government spending are all adding up to a point where the precious metal is again an investors favorite choice

Why Brands Need to Speak Up

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Companies with strong opinions can profit from their honesty. From Chick-fil-A to Whole Foods, here are some companies that tell you what they stand for.

Wells Fargo: Too Big to Fail, The Sequel?

By Jeff Reeves
Wells Fargo commands one in three U.S. mortgages, but says that's only because so many borrowers like it. However, some industry watchdogs are worried.

This Is Still America’s Favorite Credit Card

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The credit card industry has seen an increase in customer satisfaction for the third year straight, with American Express being America's favorite card.

McDonald’s: No More Meat from Abusive Plant

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fast food chain McDonald's recently suspended the purchase of meat from a California slaughterhouse accused of inhumanely treating its cows.

The Retirement Compounders Dividend Strategy Still Works

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
Starting with lessons learned in "Securities Analysis" I developed a model and investing profile that serves me today as well as when I started in 1971.

Investors Could Use a Stock Split-a-Palooza

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
While there's no silver bullet to getting retail investors back into the game, share splits by a number of onerously priced stocks could spark some interest.

Google Launches Google Play Gift Cards

By InvestorPlace Staff
Google announced Wednesday it will soon make Google Play gift certificates available in Targets, RadioShacks, and GameStops across the U.S.

Study Raises Question: Is College Worth It?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Members of Generation Y tend to work in low-paying retail jobs -- and most of those people hold bachelor's degree. Is the high cost of college even worth it?

Orbitz Fined $50K for Not Clearly Disclosing Baggage Fees

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The U.S. Department of Transportation slapped two travel companies with hefty fines Monday. Orbitz was fined $50Kand JetBlue was fined $90K. Here's why.

The Best and Worst Airlines in June

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The best and worst airlines are measured by performance in three areas: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints.

What Skirt Lengths Tell You About The Stock Market

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Hemlines are strong indicators of the behavior and ethos of a society and right now the hemlines of the famous portent a conservative bent to the stock market

Wal-Mart Brings Back Christmas Layaway Earlier, Adds Perks

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart is bringing back its Christmas layaway program and this year it will start earlier. It will begin mid-September and last until December 14.

A Seismic Shift Out of Bonds

By Bryan Perry
Markets have moved up smartly but now may be the time to review the portfolio and consider rotating out longer term sectors into shorter term instruments

Progressive Comes Tumbl-ing Down

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Progressive Insurance took what might've been a cut and dried case and turned it into a viral nightmare as policy holders and investors alike watched

Heinz Sued Over Its Fast-Food Ketchup Packet

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Inventor Scott White says the idea behind the 'Dip & Squeeze' condiment packets from H.J. Heinz was his.
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