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California Leads the Way in Anti-Business Policies

Geoffrey Pike
Posted May 6, 2014

Just when you thought California couldn't do more to strengthen its reputation as anti-business, a new bill comes along that would essentially chase even more profitable businesses out of the Golden...

Is God Banned from East Carolina University?

Jeff Siegel
Posted May 6, 2014

This college professor has lost his mind if he thinks he has any authority to ban the word "God" from a graduation speech. What a dick!

Graphite Shortage Anticipated

Briton Ryle
Posted May 5, 2014

Lithium-ion batteries require graphite for their anodes, so demand for the allotrope is rising. But China is cracking down on graphite miners for polluting. What's next?

The Biggest Defense Deal in Years

Jason Stutman
Posted May 5, 2014

Orbital Sciences (NYSE: ORB) is preparing to merge with an aerospace and defense company. Here's why the mainstream media is hailing this move as the "biggest defense deal in years."

High Frequency Trading and You

Briton Ryle
Posted May 5, 2014

The controversy surrounding High Frequency Trading has risen significantly in the last few months. Here's what you need to know about it, and why it's here to stay.

How Uncle Sam Stole Your Retirement

Geoffrey Pike
Posted May 2, 2014

If you haven't retired yet, you may not be able to... ever! Thanks to government insiders who've been pilfering retirement savings, many Americans are now likely to work until they die.

Marijuana Stock Guidelines

Briton Ryle
Posted May 1, 2014

High volatility and high risk are associated with micro-cap stocks, and they dominate the nascent legal marijuana industry. Here's how to approach it.

Virtual Reality is Here... Again

Brian Hicks
Posted May 1, 2014

Do you remember the first time virtual reality technology started to come about? Well it's back, and this time it's delivering on its promises...

Should Religion and Politics Mix?

Geoffrey Pike
Posted May 1, 2014

Are natural laws and natural rights derived from God? Does it matter for those who seek to hold public office? That all depends on how you approach it.

Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) is Withering

Brian Hicks
Posted April 30, 2014

Popular social network Twitter posted a growth in revenues, but a decline in new user acquisition and a negative profit. Is it time to buy or time to sell?

Get Paid to Own Gold Stocks

Briton Ryle
Posted April 30, 2014

Everyone hates these stocks. Here's why that's a good thing for you.

Huge Chinese Pork IPO Fails