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Big Box Retailers Prepare for Troubled Holiday

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A new report from Bloomberg paints an especially troubling picture for big box outlets like Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), Target (NYSE: TGT), and Best Buy (NYSE: BBY). All of these stores rely on middle class spending to break even following the holiday season, and while the recession isn't expected to produce as steep a dip in retail spending as was seen last year, analysts are still predicting flat numbers.

Nebulous Tablet PC Market Takes Shapes in 2011

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Bernstein Research concluded at the beginning of October that the iPad is on track to become the fourth highest selling electronics category on the market in 2011, ranking alongside the classifications for HDTVs and DVD players.

BHP Billiton Gives Up on Bid for Potash Corp.

By Paul Ausick
Ever since November 4th, when the Canadian government rejected the proposed takeover by BHP Billiton plc (NYSE: BHP) of Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT) of Saskatchewan, Inc., the writing has been on the wall.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Will China Kill iPhone Patent?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
In China, one company looks to invalidate Apple's iPhone patents based on how Chinese smartphone patents must be worded.

Why the Fed’s QE2 Won’t Work

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The Federal Reserve's second round of quantitative easing won't work because it doesn't create real economic activity and it will devalue the dollar.

Activision Game Breaks First Day Sales Records

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) has learned to love the month of November, and not just because the annual flood of Black Friday-related holiday deals is always the most lucrative period from the video game industry.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – No iTunes Update, but Twitter Tie Ins

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
iTunes didn't get the software update that was rumored earlier this week, but it did get new Twitter functionality.

Are Stocks Entering a Downtrend?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Cisco's weak forecast and stalled tech stocks are some of the factors in weakening markets, and investors should look for opportunities on the short side.

PC Sales Headed Back Up?

By Paul Ausick
Nvidia now expects to post sales of $886.1 million in the fourth quarter, $20 million higher than current analysts' estimates of $866.06 million.

RIMM Surges After PlayBook Tablet Pricing Reveal

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Research in Motion announced that their new tablet computer will retail for below $500 when it releases during the first quarter of 2011.

9 GameChangers That Will Affect Your Portfolio in 2011

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
These game changers will affect the stock market, the economy, and most importantly, your money in 2011.

Research Firm Challenges Chinese Tech Company

By Paul Ausick
Muddy Waters Research alleged in a report that a Chinese maker of flue-gas desulfurization equipment, RINO, inflated revenues and other data in U.S. filings.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors: Could Shares Hit $500?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Investment research company Trefis, which raised its target price on Apple to $400, issued a report laying out scenarios in which Apple stock could rise to $400 or $500 a share.

Election is Bad New for Drug Stocks

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The gridlock resulting from last week’s election will also create uncertainty about health care, taxes, financial reform, pension reform, etc.

Xbox 360, Playstation 3 Becoming Gateways for ESPN, Hulu

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Sony (NYSE: SNE) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have been trying for years to take over not just one portion of the living room with their gaming consoles, but all portions of the living.

AOL Focuses on Video With Site Relaunch

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
2010 may turn out to be a pivotal year for web company AOL (NYSE: AOL). The former Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) partner has been slowly clawing its way back to relevancy after years of decline.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – iPhone to Acquire Wi-Gear?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A new study by third-party warranty provider Square Trade has found that the iPhone 4 is the most reliable smartphone in the American mobile market right now, though it also happens to be the most fragile device as well.

Google Workers Get $1,000 Surprise

By InvestorPlace Staff
Google CEO Eric Schmidt e-mailed Google employees that they will get a $1,000 Christmas bonus and 10% raise for 2011.

Macy’s Ups Forecast After Beating Estimates

By Paul Ausick
Macy's posted third-quarter earnings that topped analysts' estimates and raised its full-year earnings forecast.
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