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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.

Fortune 500 Companies With Most Gender-Diverse Boards

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Here are the top companies with the most women board members, including the 10 largest in the Fortune 500 with four females on the board.

Who Would Want the Post Office?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Privatizing this huge money-losing, inefficient beast may be its only hope -- but that doesn't mean it's doable. Congress would need to sweeten the pot.

How to Protect Your Portfolio From Earnings Surprises

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Corporate earnings manipulation is a problem for investors who need to look at ways in which CFO's can hide problems. Here are 6 tip-offs to remember

Study: Female Board Presence Bodes Well for Stocks

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
New research shows stocks from companies with female board members tend to perform better than companies with all-male boards.

Fiscal Pain in Spain Turns Into Reality Show

By Bryan Perry
European leaders continue to have meetings and plan on ways to solve the eurozone crises, yet go back to their countries and don't follow the policy ideas

A New Type of Pizza Restaurant Is Popping Up Across the U.S.

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
A variety of pizza chains are embracing the 'build-your-own' concept that's trending across the U.S. Here's a look at four chains that are growing fast.

7 Biggest Complaints With NBC’s Olympics Coverage

By InvestorPlace Staff
After just the first weekend of the London Olympics, viewers have already had countless complaints about NBC's coverage. Find out why.

A Private-Public Partnership Worth Promoting

By Fisher Investments
While many in the media focus on the necessity of fiscal stimulus, the UK is preparing to embark on a different strain, which may prove ultimately more successful -- and profitable.

5 Faith-Based American Businesses

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Chick-fil-A isn't the only American business that is proud of its faith. These five businesses also have religious ties.

Ford’s Considering a Major Change to Its Popular Pickup

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford Motor Company is reportedly making a version of it F-150 truck that's heavy on aluminum instead of steel.

Amazon’s Bezos to Donate $2.5M to Gay Marriage Campaign

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos says he will donate $2.5 million to a pro-gay marriage referendum campaign in the state of Washington.

Back-to-School Ain’t What It Used to Be

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Back-to-school season still includes shopping excursions for clothes and supplies, but retailers make it even easier to shop online, killing the fun.

Production Problems Delay Airbus A350 Again

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Production problems will delay delivery of Airbus' A350 until 2014, while parent EADS reported second-quarter earnings that topped estimates.

Forbes: 5 Greatest Business Leaders of Today

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Forbes' contributor David K. Williams compiled a top 10 list of the people he considers to be the greatest business leaders now. Here's a look at five leaders.

Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Record low rates are hell on savers and a boon to borrowers. Here's a look at what you're savings will earn and what your loans will cost.

Bring on the Sugar From the Fed

By Richard Band
Markets look gloomy with news from Europe and disappointing earnings reports and guidance, but some companies such as McDonald's are still strong market plays

Pepsi Punts Coke Out of Steelers’ Stadium

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Pepsi has officially inked a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers that punts Coke out of the team's Heinz Field.

The Booming Business of Boycotting Businesses

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chick-fil-a is just the latest company to face boycott calls because of gay rights issues. Find out who else has faced similar calls for different reasons.

Shareholder Buybacks Aren’t Effective

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Stock buy-back programs are many times an inefficient way to get monies back to shareholders according to a recent study
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