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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.

So I’ve Decided to Invest … Now What?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This new series will explore the steps you'll want to take when you decide to take the investing plunge.

USPS: Government-Run Businesses Can’t Compete

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
And that creates profitable openings for smart investors. Here's how to profit from the government's innate inability to make money.

How Much Richard Branson Makes From Virgin Media’s Purchase

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
British billionaire Richard Branson stands to make about $316 million from Liberty Global's $16 billion acquisition of Virgin Media.

Pension Liabilities: They’re Investors’ Problem, Too

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Low interest rates cutting at corporations' pensions, causing those companies to use up cash to fill the gap or risk expense hits.

Feds Sue Standard & Poor’s for Fraud — Moody’s, Fitch Next?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Standard & Poor's might have been the first target in the federal government's crosshairs over bogus ratings, but it's not the last -- Moody's and Fitch are next.

Billionaire John Malone Makes a Power Move

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Liberty Global and John Malone are looking looks to make an acquisition of Virgin Media, which could put pressure on rival network BSkyB.

Paul Krugman May Be the World’s Last Flat Earth Economist

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Dr. Paul Krugman's ideas on how to turn the economy around could use a little dose of reality, and the correct way to move forward is let private markets lead

Crude at $100: Why You Should Care

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Crude oil is now reaching critical psychological levels, with WTI benchmark crude nearing the $100-level. Here's what it means for investors and consumers.

Subprime Student Debt Is a Huge Red Flag

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The effects of this troubling trend are far-reaching ... and lots of sectors could feel the pain.

Consumers Paying Record Gas Prices for February

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gas prices have risen to their highest recorded level for early February as crude oil prices rise and refineries shut down.

The Wide World of Sports Investing

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
If you're missing the excitement of sports after Sunday's Super Bowl, the finance world offers you plenty of sports-related stocks ... you just might pick a winner for your portfolio.

The 5 Best Super Bowl XLVII Ads

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The best commercials from Super Bowl XLVII ranged from touching to hilarious. Here's a look at the five best.

Barclays CEO Jenkins Buys Goodwill With Common Sense

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Antony Jenkins' refusal to accept a bonus may be an obvious PR ploy, but who cares? His nod to the bank's misdeeds is refreshing.

Applebee’s Waitress Fired Over Pastor’s Receipt

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Chelsea Welch -- the Applebee's waitress who shared a photo of a meal check with a snide comment from a pastor -- has been fired by the chain.

Top 10 Buzzed-About Brands in 2012

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer perception doesn't always help stock performance, but it sure can't hurt. Take a look at the most buzzed-about brands in the U.S. for 2012.

Forget Managed Funds — Pick Your Own Small-Cap Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The edge that small-cap gurus used to enjoy has been deteriorating, so you're better off picking the stocks yourself instead of buying a managed fund.

January Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
After months of trending down, savings rates stabilized -- or even rose -- as the 10-year Treasure benchmark traded above 1.8% for all of December.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in November

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Here are November 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in four areas: on-time flights, cancellations, mishandled baggage and complaints.

The 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Reservations site OpenTable has released its list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America and the Diner's Choice Awards.
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