5 Videogame Bans You May Not Know About

In recent weeks, there have been plenty of developments in the vibrant world of videogaming, from the highly anticipated release of Madden 13 to GameStop’s painful plunge in the markets.  Interestingly, there have been other happenings in this virtual arena, as gamers throughout the world have been subject to a variety of bans,...

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Are Automakers Ready for 54.5 Miles per Gallon?

A few days ago, the good ‘ole duo of the Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood declared that fuel efficiency standards in the U.S. were going up – way up.  Existing standards require all new cars and small trucks to meet a Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) of 34.5 miles per gallon by 2016,...

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Buyers Beware: Two Large Caps With Growing Short Interest

Aug 28, 12 Buyers Beware: Two Large Caps With Growing Short Interest

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In the wide world of investment analysis, there are dozens of methods that can be used to determine the attractiveness of a particular stock. Indicators like trading volume, price volatility, and valuation metrics are some of the most popular (read here for more info), though we’re here to tell you that short selling activity...

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3 Facebook Developments You May Have Missed

Since its IPO in May, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has been a downright disastrous investment, losing nearly half of its overall value in a time when the technology sector has provided double-digit gains.  While talk of NASDAQ computer glitches and CEO compensation has dominated the social media giant’s news feed, Facebook’s real...

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The Different Trajectories of the Tech Elite

Believe it or not, there was a day when Apple really just was a fruit (and without a missing bite), and Google and Microsoft were inscrutable words that would have induced bemused laughs even at the cocktail parties of tech executives.  If you are reading this, you are all but guaranteed to have used products of at least one, if...

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The Mind-Blowing World of Secret Fast Food Menus

Over the past few months, we’ve discussed the financial health of a number of culinary companies, from good ‘ole American burger joints to fast-casual dining stops.  While most of the previous conversation has centered on valuation metrics and cash flow analysis, it’s also important to take a more in-depth look at what’s...

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