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  • A trader looks up at his screen as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly before the closing of the market in New York, July 11, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

    A Stock Market Alarm Is Sounding for the First Time Since 2007

    By Anthony Mirhaydari

    Stocks edged up to new highs on Tuesday thanks, in large part, to a blip at the closing bell that pushed the major averages out of negative territory. As of yesterday’s close, the major averages are...

  • Gold bars are displayed at the headquarters of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation in Tokyo January 9, 2008. Gold hit a historic high for a second straight day on Wednesday as investment funds ploughed money into the market on the metal's bullish trend, supp

    Gold on a Roll and It Could Go Higher

    By Matt Clinch, CNBC

    Gold enjoyed its third straight session of gains on Monday with industry experts predicting a little more shine for the precious metal with the Chinese holiday period just around the corner. The...

  • Stocks Poised for More Upward Momentum

    By Ashley Lau, Reuters

    Stocks in the U.S. are poised for more upward momentum even as uncertainty over oil prices and Greek debt negotiations keeps the market on tenterhooks, analysts say. Strong fourth-quarter U.S...

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    The Dueling Styles of Two Billionaire Investors

    By Lawrence Delevingne, CNBC

    It's man versus machine when Bill Ackman meets Ray Dalio. They are two of the most successful investors in the world, amassing billions of dollars in personal wealth through their hedge fund firms, $...

  • Big Bucks Spent on Organic Chocolate: Worth It?

    By Mitch Lipka, Reuters

    If you plunk down some big bucks for organic chocolate this Valentine's Day, your sweetie may or may not be impressed. Despite what some people say, such candy does not taste better just because the...