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N.Y. Fashion Week: From Runway to Retail

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Everyday people are closer to the glitz, glam and oftentimes outrageous fashions of New York Fashion Week than they think.

On the Crazy Side Of the Markets

By Richard Band
The Fed's next round of Quantitative Easing kicked in on Thursday to a rousing ovation from Wall Street, but beware that the good times eventually end

What Does QE3 Mean for Investors?

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The Federal Reserve gave the market what it has long been waiting for Thursday with a third round of quantitative easing (QE3).

5 Lessons From Lehman and AIG

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Four years ago, Lehman Brothers collapsed and AIG was bailed out by the U.S. government. Where are we today? Here are some lessons still worth pondering.

Didn’t Anyone See the Bubble Coming?

By BullionVault
The market bubble was a long time in coming, but reading through the tea leaves requires foresight and someone to finally shout out the obvious.

FOX Business’ Claman Gets Inside ‘Three Days in the Valley’ Tech Event

By InvestorPlace Staff
Fox Business' Liz Claman will give viewers inside access to tech's "Three Days in the Valley" event, where she will speak to the heads of Intel, HPQ and more.

Will the Bulls Get Their Way?

By Richard Band
News from the Fed and Eurozone will determine the mood on Wall Street the rest of the week and investors are hoping to keep the run-up going long term

The Surprising Place You May Find the Cheapest Airfare

By InvestorPlace Staff
Online travel agencies might seem to offer the best deal, but several airlines are seeking to limit that perception.

An Important Clue in McDonald’s Same Store Sales

By Traders Reserve
Same-store sales at McDonald's declined just over 20 basis points from estimates, not enough for a significant worry to investors...at least not just yet.

Hedge Funds Are Doing Terribly This Year

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Hedge fund managers are not producing returns that either significantly or at times even match, those returns for investors in buy and hold.

Enjoy the Rally: Super Mario’s Bazooka Is a Dud

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Mario Draghi and the ECB have put together a plan that looks suspiciously like many others, and it's doomed to a short life span of success

Kmart to Offer Free Online and In-Store Layaway

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
On Friday, Kmart announced it will be removing its layaway service fee both online and in-store starting Sept. 7 through Nov. 17.

CEOs and Corporations: In Bed With the IRS

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
A new report from the Institute for Political Studies shows it's even worse than you think. While CEOs are getting more, companies are paying less

Fortune: America’s Fastest Growing Companies 2012

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Fortune recently released its annual list of the world's 100 fastest growing companies. Here's a look at the top ten.

ECB Opens Spigot on Bond-Buying Program

By Bryan Perry
ECB leaders came to an agreement for a way to stabilize the euro and keep the eurozone intact, all of which helped U.S. markets on Thursday.

Australia Looks Ugly After Latest Data Dump

By Jeff Reeves
Australia may be one of the world's strongest economies, but it's looking sluggish right about now and investors should be cautious.

Bill Gross Gives More Eye-Rolling Advice

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bill Gross' missive this month is elementary to say the least -- especially coming from a guy managing hundreds of billions of dollars in assets.

Tooth Fairy Spending: The Going Rate of a Lost Tooth 2012

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
A survey released by Visa shows that the Tooth Fairy is leaving behind more money when collecting tiny teeth.

Northern Rock vs. Gold Was No Contest

By BullionVault
U.S. investors looking for a cautionary tale would be advised to read further as the exploits of a now-defunct mortgage company compare to gold investors
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