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This Next Big Beverage May Have Already Peaked

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Many beverage giants are jumping aboard the coconut water craze. But it's not clear if the so-called healthy beverage will have staying power.

Critical Shortage Could Halt Auto Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Explosion at German plant halves global supply of key chemical ingredient in resin used for brake and fuel lines, threatening auto production and sales.

CNBC: 10 Social Security Benefit Tips

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
CNBC recently offered up 10 tips about Social Security benefits, including ways to get more money and what your number says about you.

How to Beat the Market at its Own Game

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Stock market volatility is a given, but investment pro's are not afraid of it, and in fact plan for it. So should you.

Does Gold Ever Pay?

By BullionVault
Gold holds up as an outstanding investment against inflation, and you should consider the precious metal in your portfolio.

Skinnygirl Cocktails the Fastest-Growing Spirit

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Technomic recently released the top 250 spirit brands. Low-cal Skinnygirl Cocktails took highest honors -- here's who else made the top 5.

NYSE CEO: Exchange’s Feud With Nasdaq Like “Pitino-Calipari”

By Jeff Reeves
Charlie Gasparino got a great interview today with NYSE Euronext CEO, Duncan Niederauer. It was his first interview since Facebook opted to list its shares on NASDAQ over the NYSE for its initial public offering of stock.

If Moms Got Paychecks …

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Moms don't get paid for their domestic duties. But if they did get a salary for their efforts, here's a look at what they'd get paid.

6 Soaring Defense Stocks

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Defense spending may be cut due to the "super committee" agreements from last year, but DOD contractors are still a solid portfolio play.

Best Buy to Close These 50 Stores Soon

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy has announced the locations of the 50 stores it's closing this year. Most of the doomed stores will be closed by May 12.

Conflicts at the Federal Reserve Emerge

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The Fed's exit strategy from trillion dollar stimulus plans is becoming harder and harder because financial markets have become more and more addicted.

Is JPMorgan Setting Delta Up For a Crash?

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
JPMorgan is working with Delta to help the struggling airline carrier purchase an idled oil refinery. What's up with that?

Useless Gold Overtakes Platinum

By BullionVault
Platinum prices increased last year, however the price of gold has once again surpassed the white metal.

Goldman CEO’s Pay Up 14.5% in 2011

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
SEC documents reveal that Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein made $16.2 million in 2011 as the company struggled and its share price fell.

Chevy Avalanche Headed Down the Hill

By InvestorPlace Staff
Chevrolet full size pickup Avalanche is in it's last model year, as GM announced they will discontinue the model after 2013.

Apple Makes Headlines Again — But This Time It’s Not So Rosy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Apple was sued by the Department of Justice along with several book publishers. The action is not a cause to stop buying the stock.

Pay-TV Prices Expected to More than Double

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Market researchers see cable TV bills hitting an average of $200 a month by 2020.

10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30K for 2012

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
American makers dominate list of affordable, but cozy cars. Detroit puts six models on this year's list.

CNNMoney: 10 Fastest Growing Cities in America

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
What they have that new residents are seeking: Mild weather, good job prospects and low costs.
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