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Alibaba looks like it will be the biggest stock-market debut in history. The Chinese e-commerce giant will start trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange.

Can Shutterfly make you money?

Taminco is being acquired by Eastman Chemical for $1.8 billion. The transaction works out to $26 a share in cash, plus assumed debt of $1 billion.

An in-depth look at how the VIX works, and whether it is, in fact, Wall Street's fear gauge. 

Given the pace of cyber attacks, it makes sense to have at least one security company in your portfolio.

Can Yelp make you money?

Apple posts big gains on the Street, McDonald’s eyes McBrunch and Gmail usernames leaked.

A growing population of retirees could be a boon to asset managers. 

Mattress firm announced Monday it is buying rival The Sleep Train to help it expand into the West Coast.

Recent sideways movement sets a nice base for Wall Street gains.

A slew of companies -- some expected, and others unexpected -- are set to gain from the recent fall in corn prices. 

Apple’s iCloud Security

Can Lumber Liquidators and Advanced Auto Parts make you money?

Tech battle between Samsung, Apple

Can Lear and Middleby make you money?

Home Depot Investigates Potential Hack Attack

Can Synaptics make you money?

Morning outlook: Distracted driving technology, minimum wage battle

Alternative investments aren't all about outsize returns; instead, they are important hedges against various risks.

Can Analog Devices and Splunk make you money?