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5 Stocks Benefiting from the Mobile Payments Boom

Mobile payments via smartphones are a rapidly growing business. Here's how you can get in on the action.

3 Game Companies Waiting to Go Public

This hot sector should eventually provide some attention-grabbing IPOs

The Next Big 3 Trends in Video Games

The Electronics Entertainment Expo next month is where the premiere businesses of the video game industry make their new product announcements, revealing the games and machines that will define the market over the next 18 months. During E3, investors can get a keen sense of what will fuel the industry's best stocks come the holiday quarter.

Is the New Nook Just an iPad Wannabe?

A simpler tablet isn't necessarily what consumers want.

Ralph Lauren Shares Slide, But Not Enough

If Ralph Lauren continues to suffer lower operating margins in the 1 percentage point to 1.5 percentage point range in the next year, its stock is likely to be under pressure.

Why Self-Righteous Google Ain’t All That

Google Inc. may be a great company, but Google stock (NASDAQ: GOOG) is a lousy investment.

Amazon’s Kindle Success Isn’t Safe Yet

The celebrations need to be tempered with caution as Amazon (AMZN) competitors such as Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) raise the bar in the digital media sweepstakes in terms of affecting margins in the publishing industry.

Stocks Try Another Leg Up

A low-volume day brings back the momentum-chasers.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Pay Later

Consumers may have to wait for a chance to pay by iPhone.

3 Things Nokia Needs to Do Now

Here's a strategy to keep positive momentum going.

McDonald’s Replaces Cashiers with Touch-Screens

McDonald's is testing a self-checkout model at European restaurants to save on labor costs and boost sales margins. Will it work?

Could $20 Google Laptop Save PCs from iPad Craze?

Google Inc. is reportedly working on a $20 laptop "rental" to compete with the Apple iPad. But will going cheap instead of flashy save the PC market?

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors: Ticonderoga Puts AAPL Target at $612

Apple Inc. NASDAQ:AAPL stock has a price target of $612 from Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White.

3 Game Stocks Poised to Repeat Activision’s Digital Success

Activision just showed how big this space is getting.

Hedge Fund Gurus Split on Gold’s Future

Following the 'smart' money can be tough

Activision (ATVI) Stock May See Lift Thanks to ‘Call of Duty’ News

Activision earnings are today, but NASDAQ:ATVI stock may see a pop for other news thanks to Call of Duty release information.

Dell, HP Bank on Notebooks Coexisting With iPad

Hewlett Packard NYSE:HPQ and Dell NASDAQ:DELL are rethinking notebook computers amid a push for Apple iPad tablets.

Will Facebook Shell Out Billions for Skype?

Social networking site Facebook may pay up to $4 billion for Skype merger if Google doesn’t run interference.

Monday’s Apple rumors – Apple Beats Google in ‘Beauty Contest’

Apple Inc. NASDAQ:AAPL news and rumors for Monday include a win for the iPhone maker over Google in a brand contest, as well as new iPad periodicals.