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LinkedIn: 6.5 Million Passwords Hacked?

Russian hackers may have snagged 6.5 million LinkedIn passwords, possibly thanks to the company's older, less-secure data encryption methods

3 Reasons Why the U.S. Dollar Is Really Rising

There are many forces that move the currency markets, and here are three reasons why the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen against the Euro.

Coinstar to Launch Starbucks’ Seattle’s Best Coffee Kiosks

Starbucks has signed a five-year deal with Coinstar to launch thousands of automated kiosks dispensing Seattle's Best brand coffee nationwide.

What Happened to the Market in May?

May was a terrible month for investors, but the reasons suggest optimism is on the horizon, as growth and opportunity can be found in high yielding stocks

Nissan’s ‘Ugly’ Murano Is an Epic Fail

A senior analyst at Edmund's jests that sighting Jennifer Garner is more probable than passing a Murano CrossCab. The convertible crossover has been a big flop.

AIG CEO: Raise Retirement Age to 70 or 80

AIG CEO Robert Benmosche says with rising life expectancy and growing government debt worldwide, the retirement age must be raised to as high as 80.

Campbell’s to Debut 30 New Products in 2013

Campbell's Soup Company is set to debut at least 30 new products next year in an attempt to boost sales

A Stronger Dollar Is a Double-Edged Sword

With the dollar strengthening against the flagging euro, investors should remember to check company statements to find exposure to currency risk.

Europe Reaching the Boiling Point: How to Invest

The eurozone crisis in Spain is one of the banks not the economy, and has a good chance of resolution with injections into the banking system.

Diamonds Could Add Sparkle to Portfolios in July

The Singapore Diamond Exchange, founded last year, will open trading of the precious gems to wealthy investors in July.

Don’t Mind China’s PMI Slowdown

China's latest Purchasing Managers Index was low, but investors need to understand that the Chinese economy is changing, and such a change will take time

Why the U.S. Is an Oasis, Despite the Jobs Data

Despite the grim economic news, America's economy is still the strongest in the world, and a place to put your money for the long term.

Target Takes Heat for Gay Marriage Stance

Opponents of same-sex marriage are angered by Target's decision to sell T-shirts to benefit a group working to end Minnesota's ban on gay marriage.

Markets Slumped in May Under Political Indecision

U.S. stock markets were pounded in May as political and economic news in both the U.S. and Europe brought concern and worries to investors.

McDonald’s to Phase Out ‘Small-Pen’ Pork

McDonald's announced its intentions to phase out the use of gestation stalls in its U.S. pork supply within 10 years.

New York Plans Ban on Sugary Drinks Over 16 Ounces

The Bloomberg administration is proposing a ban on the selling any cup or bottle of sugary sodas and similar drinks larger than 16 fluid ounces.

Nice Try! FDA Rejects New Name for High-Fructose Corn Syrup

The Food and Drug Administration has denied the Corn Refiners Association's request to rename high-fructose corn syrup, 'corn sugar.'

Brace Yourself for Elections in Greece

The elections in Greece in June will tell a lot about the fate and future of the Euro and the eurozone, so pay attention to the results and prepare accordingly

Instagram: No Longer a Billion-Dollar Deal

Because the buyout included 23 million shares of Facebook, the stock's post-IPO price drop lowers the deal's value.