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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.

Self-Employment Is Great, Except at Tax Time!

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Being your own boss takes more planning to get your finances right, and you'll pay more when it comes to tax time.

Down-to-Earth Buffett Paying Sky-High Wall Street Salaries

By InvestorPlace Staff
For all his complaints over Wall Street greed, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett isn't shy when it comes to paying BRK.B executives a boatload of money.

CEOs Top Fat Salaries With Ample Perks

By InvestorPlace Staff
A quick look at seven high-ranking corporate executives getting a little extra on top of their large pay.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Is an E-Book Blockbuster

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
E.L. James' romance series proves strength of the e-book format -- with digital download motivating its runaway sales.

Coke and Pepsi Try to Avoid a Cancer Warning Label

By InvestorPlace Staff
Coca-Cola and Pepsi will alter the manufacturing processes for the caramel coating in their colas to avoid the possibility of affixing a cancer warning on the cola label.

10 Companies Making Bank on the 2012 NCAA Men’s Final Four

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the NCAA -- but also is big business for a number of publicly traded stocks.

The TV Show Every Investor Should Watch

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
ABC's Shark Tank shows you the right questions to ask about any investment.

Don’t Throw Away Your 1099-K Form!

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
The 1099-K for reporting credit/debit card and electronic payments isn't a form you want to take lightly.

Twitter Looks for Revenues in an American Express Deal

By InvestorPlace Staff
Twitter has joined with American Express in an innovative promotion to provide cardholders with discounts.

5 Hot Autos From the Geneva Motor Show

By InvestorPlace Staff
From a multimillion-dollar Lamborghini to a plug-in Chevy, these were some of the hottest cars from the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

The Chevy Volt’s Bumpy Ride

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
GM suspends production of the Chevy Volt for 5 weeks despite terrific February sales and being named European Car of the Year for 2012.

Dykstra Gets 3 Years for Auto Scam

By InvestorPlace Staff
Former Mets great Lenny Dykstra pleaded no contest Monday to grand theft auto and providing a false financial statement charges.

Here’s What You Get in a $100K Luxury Electric Car

By InvestorPlace Staff
Justin Bieber recently celebrated his 18th birthday by receiving the lusted-after Fisker Karma hybrid. Here's a quick look under the hood.

United Airlines Faces Delays After Systems Merger

By InvestorPlace Staff
United Airlines integrated systems with partner airline Continental this weekend and was confronted by a broad array of glitches.

$100 Million Opening for The Hunger Games?

By InvestorPlace Staff
Based on recently released survey data "The Hunger Games" could have an opening weekend that could bring in over $100 million domestically.

Oil Breaks $110 After Saudi Pipeline Breach

By InvestorPlace Staff
Diplomatic tensions further drive crude's market price; a standoff between Iran and Saudi Arabia is causing market volatility and a rise in Brent crude value.

U.S. Becomes Net Oil-Product Exporter

By InvestorPlace Staff
Gasoline futures rise on reports of America's newfound status as net exporter; production focus shifts to distillate fuels, with diesel increasingly in demand.

12 Tax Scams to Avoid in 2012

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
From the obvious to the not-so-obvious, whether they're your call or your tax preparer's, these schemes will come back to bite you, so stay away!

Gold Plunges: Is it Time to Buy More?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said inflation will be subdued, which hit gold hard Wednesday. But the metal has plenty of catalysts that can carry it further.
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