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Small SUVs Flunk Safety Tests

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Five smaller SUVs fared poorly on a new crash test designed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Netflix Is the Top Super-Duper Internet Bandwidth Hog

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A new study shows that streaming video company Netflix is the top consumer of home bandwidth ... and it's growing.

Abercrombie & Fitch: The No. 1 Brand of Homeless Apparel?

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Filmmaker Greg Karber is protesting Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries elitist attitude by giving A&F clothes to the homeless.

Google CEO Reveals His Rare Medical Condition

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Google CEO Larry Page says he suffers from paralysis of his left vocal cord, which some times makes it difficult for him to speak.

Why Walmart Will Not Sign Bangladesh Safety Agreement

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Mega-retailer Walmart is refusing to sign the Bangladesh Safety Accord, instead saying it can police itself better.

Stay ‘Home’ But Get Away: Top Shelf Trips

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
CordeValle, between its lovely views, championship golf course, 85-acre vineyard and Sense spa, can offer you a taste of the good life that you won't soon forget.

Investors, Advisors Still Suffer from ‘Fear of Another 2008’

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Investors are still feeling the effects of the market meltdown in 2008, which might be a good sign for future market moves.

Amtrak to Replace Northeast’s Aging Fleet

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Amtrak has unveiled the first of 70 new locomotives built by Siemens in California to replace its fleet of aging locomotives.

Young Investors: You Need An Estate Plan

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are plenty of excuses as to why you don't need an estate plan, and none of them really hold water. You have assets. Be prepared.

Hackers Steal $45M From ATMs in Matter of Hours

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A global crime ring has managed to steal more than $45 million by hacking banks and cash machines around the world.

McDonald’s to Drop One Line of Burgers, Expand Another

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Fast-food chain McDonald's is killing off the Angus Burger in an effort to revamp its menu to appeal to more customers.

5 Power Moms Worth Celebrating

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's almost Mother's Day -- the perfect time to acknowledge the impressive women who have broken through the glass ceiling without having to sacrifice family life.

Coca-Cola Promises No Ads Targeting Kids

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Coca-Cola is continuing its efforts -- especially in emerging markets -- to make consumers aware of the nutritional value of its products.

Study: Subway Only Slightly Healthier Than McDonald’s

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A new report finds that adolescents who eat at Subway are only marginally better off than if they eat at McDonald's.

Cautious Optimism Is the Latest News From Europe

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Europe is slowly coming back from the brink, and our analysis shows why the governments might finally be on the right track

Fortune 500: Best Big Companies to Work for

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
For the fourth straight year, Google holds the top spot on the list of the best Fortune 500 companies for which to work.

Bitcoin Buzz: PayPal Considers Accepting Virtual Currency

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Through its ownership of PayPal, online auction site eBay is considering making digital currency Bitcoin one of its payment options.

Viagra About to Be Available Online

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Drugmaker Pfizer is taking Viagra online and selling it directly to patients on its own website.

Kellogg Looks Beyond Kids in New Cereal Strategy

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Older, more health-conscious consumers are driving cereal companies to add more nutritional value to their products.
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