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McDonald’s Epic Twitter Fail

By InvestorPlace Staff
McDonald's is one of the world's best marketers -- but its recent "tweetjacking" shows the fast-food giant still has things to learn about social media.

Will “Fred the Shred” Lose His Knighthood?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pressure is building to strip honor from the vilified former head the Royal Bank of Scotland, which got the biggest bailout of any bank in the world.

Google Will Make It Nearly Impossible for Users to Stay Anonymous

By InvestorPlace Staff
Google has changed its privacy statement to build better user profiles -- but like Facebook, it now raises privacy concerns.

Has Whitney Houston Gone Broke?

By InvestorPlace Staff
With unnamed sources alleging that Houston has spent her $100 million fortune, her finances may depend on the box-office performance of her summer film Sparkle.

From Candlestick Park to Candlestick Charts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Candlestick charts can help your portfolio win championship profits -- unlike the 49ers. The profit potential in understanding this tool is invaluable.

6 Things That Will Cost Less in 2012

By InvestorPlace Staff
If you're in the market for some high-end wine, a tablet computer or one of these other consumer items, you're in luck, says CNNMoney.

Investing Advice — From the Bible

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The holy book actually has some pretty savvy financial advice, if you know where to look.

Ryan Seacrest Joining Mark Cuban in AXS TV

By InvestorPlace Staff
Ryan Seacrest is joining Mark Cuban in creating AXS TV. Talent-agency giant CAA and music-venue owner and tour promoter AEG are also partners.

UAL-Continental’s Huge, Foreseeable Disaster

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
The history of airline mergers is dismal -- and United-Continental has committed the classic financial mistake of lending short term and borrowing long term.

100 Best Companies to Work For

By InvestorPlace Staff
A list of the best companies to work for in 2012. Great for the unemployed or soon-to-be employed. These top organizations could have your dream job.

MTV Social Campaign Aims to Make College More Affordable

By InvestorPlace Staff
In the spirit of previous successful social campaigns, MTV plans to leverage Facebook to provide college students with financial information.

Wikipedia, Reddit, Others Shut Down In Protest of SOPA/PIPA

By InvestorPlace Staff
Internet sites are protesting the U.S. anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA. Wikipedia is joined by other popular websites in protest.

The 5 Most-Shared Super Bowl Ads Ever

By InvestorPlace Staff
For many, the Super Bowl isn't about football -- it's about the ads. Here are the five most-shared Super Bowl ads of all time.

Burger King Testing Home Delivery

By InvestorPlace Staff
Burger King is really living up to the company’s slogan "Have it Your Way" with a new tactic to boost sales. The company is testing home delivery service.

Best and Worst New Cars of Detroit 2012

By InvestorPlace Staff
A look at some of the best and worst new cars unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Why Is Alcoa the ONLY Stock You Own?

By Jeff Reeves
A reader asks: how can you hold a position in Alcoa, but no other publicly traded stocks? Is Alcoa NYSE:AA really the only position in your portfolio? Odd.

McDonald’s Extends Olympic Sponsorship, Continues to Draw Ire

By InvestorPlace Staff
McDonald's extended its Olympic sponsorship through 2020, but many still protest, saying it sends a mixed message about health.

Retracing the Titanic’s Route — Not Its Fate

By InvestorPlace Staff
A memorial cruise will sail from England to mark the Titanic's 100th anniversary. But if you don't already have a berth, it's too late -- the cruise is sold out.

Why Most Investors Overreact, Buy High and Sell Low

By Jeff Reeves
"Why is it that during losses sellers are aversive to sell whereas during gains, sellers are more encouraged to sell?" Great question!
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