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Will Digital Trade-Ins Doom GameStop?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Publisher Valve's plan for digital video game trade-ins may change the terrain for video game companies and hurt GameStop's business.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – Discounted iPad Data Plans

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Verizon says it will start selling Apple's iPad tablet device on Oct. 28 and will offer a discounted data plan for some packages.

5 Stocks With Dividend Increases This Week

By Jeff Reeves
Among companies reporting dividend increases this week are Reynolds American, Goodrich, Banco Latinoamericano and Matthews International.

GE Earnings Drop on Reserves Addition

By Paul Ausick
The company posted EPS of $0.18 on revenue of $35.9 billion. EPS from continuing operations were stronger, though, coming in at $0.29, beating expectations of $0.27/share. Analysts had expected revenues of $37.5 billion.

It’s All About the Benjamins

By Chris Vermeulen
While earnings season is trying to steal the spotlight in the market, the fact is everything for the past two months has been about the U.S. dollar.

Apple and Verizon Together at Last as Mobile Carrier Begins Selling iPad

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The iPad is coming to Verizon on October 28th.

Is the Fed Blowing Another Bubble?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Something historical and unprecedented is happening. Never before has the world experienced what we are seeing now: A massive debasement of the global monetary system as central bankers around the world engage in a competitive currency war to boost exports.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – MacBook Air Laptop Buzz

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple (AAPL) rumors include buzz on new MacBook Air laptops and a plan to sell iPhones at Sam's Club and Target.

Could AOL Acquire Yahoo?

By Paul Ausick
AOL, along with partners, may be interested in acquiring Yahoo, according to published reports, but Yahoo's stake in China's Alibaba remains a central issue.

Ngmoco’s Sale Signals ‘The Age of the App’

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Sale of Ngmoco to Japan's DeNA Co. signals that the smartphone app business has arrived. New competitive landscape has four major app marketplaces.

S&P 500 May be About to Take a Breather

By David Banister
We are likely to see a pullback before a rally to new highs, according to Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci retracement.

Silver ETF (SLV) Hits a New High

By Paul Ausick
The iShares Silver Trust ETF (NYSE: SLV) traded above $23 per share, an all-time high for the fund since its inception in 2006.

Facebook, Zynga Game Network Institute Share Fees in Anticipation of IPOs

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
According to a new Bloomberg report, both companies are starting to lay the necessary groundwork to make a strong initial public offering by instituting processing fees for each sale of company shares made by employees.

Debt-Free Stocks Trouncing The Market Now

By Jeff Reeves
These 14 companies have been debt-free for 5 years, and many of them show high returns.

5 Ways Investors Benefit from More Buyouts

By Jeff Reeves
Here are five reasons private equity buyouts are good news for individual investors.

Icahn Backs MGM, Lions Gate Merger

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Financier Carl Icahn backs a new plan that would combine MGM and Lions Gate in a merger and help solve MGM's financial problems.

Redbox Launches Game Rental Service, Fends Off Blockbuster Express

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
After experimenting with video game rentals in the past eighteen months, Redbox announced this week that they are going to be bringing games to "thousands" of their 24,000 kiosks in the United States.

Microsoft Debuts Windows Phone 7

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Microsoft debuted its much-anticipated Windows Phone 7 operating system and displayed the initial lineup of nine Windows Phone 7 smartphones that will be supported by mobile carriers.

TD Ameritrade Adds Free ETF Trades

By ETFguide
TD Ameritrade is the latest brokerage firm to offer commission-free online ETF trades. The offer will apply to 100 preselected ETFs for TD’s customers.
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