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GM’s New Chevy Spark Will Be Pure Electric

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors' Chevy Spark EV is debuting this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Why Black Friday’s Results Are Misleading

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Black Friday has come and gone and, while some numbers point to strong sales growth, there are two waving red flags that should give investors a pause.

iCarly Gives Bird’s Eye a Boost

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A partnership with popular television show iCarly is seeing real benefits for frozen-food maker Bird's Eye.

Warren Buffett Calls for 30% Minimum Tax on the Wealthy

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
In an opinion piece in The New York Times on Monday, Warren Buffett called for higher taxes on the wealthy and said increased taxes wouldn't harm the economy.

Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Soar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Analysts expect shoppers to ring up $1.5 billion in online sales on Cyber Monday, a 20% increase over last year.

Kelley Blue Book: 10 Best Cars for Resale 2013

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Japanese trucks and SUVs dominate the 2013 list of vehicles with the best resale value from Kelley Blue Book.

November Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Savings yields stabilized this month, while mortgage rates plunged.

The Big Thanksgiving Box-Office Winners — And Losers

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Twilight and Skyfall helped U.S. theaters set a new sales record over the long Thanksgiving weekend.

3 Reasons MSNBC Won’t ‘Catch Up’ to Fox

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
MSNBC may have gained in the ratings during election coverage, but it sure won't catch up to Fox any time soon. Here are three reasons why.

Salesforce Keeps Making Sales

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its latest report shows continued momentum, and the stock is soaring. But it's once again back at a previous resistance level.

What’s in Store for Black Friday 2012

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Quiet malls just days away from Black Friday are merely the calm before the storm -- mall retailers are gearing up for a frenzied retail rush.

Tolkien Estate Sues Warner Bros.

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The estate of author J.R.R. Tolkien is suing Time Warner over the studios selling of digital and other online rights for the author's work.

5 Alternative Investments — for the Few

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Assets like fine wine, art, coins, real estate or antiques can pay off, if you know what you're doing. Here's what you should know.

Hostess, Union Attempt to Avoid Liquidation

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Just days after announcing that Hostess would be shutting down, a judge has asked the firm and the union to enter mediation.

Kaiser Permanente Cuts 530 Jobs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Kaiser Permanente is laying off 530 workers in Southern California as it adapts its operations for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Five with Fitz: What to Expect If We Go Over the Cliff

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
The fiscal cliff issue isn't all that complicated, but the ramifications of no deal in Congress are not good for investors, and here are 5 issues to consider

FedEx, UPS Under Investigation Over Painkiller Shipping

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is investigating UPS and FedEx for the possible shipping of prescription painkillers from illegal online pharmacies.

Small-Caps’ Drubbing May Spell Opportunity

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors' elevated risk aversion has fueled a correction in small-cap stocks. Does this signal an opportunity in small-caps, or is further pain ahead?

Forbes’ 5 Best Countries for Business 2012

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
New Zealand and Denmark head up Forbes' latest list of top countries for business.
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