Some of the top stories for investors from around the Web:

Top five names for a combined Microsoft-Adobe (MSFT/ADBE).
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Top five funniest iPhone apps (AAPL).
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CHIPS and Dallas stars from the 70s are caught up in various financial messes.
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The Madoff defense for the sons of Bernie Madoff. Were they innocent?
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Earnings season is here. Here are the stocks that most often beat their earnings estimates.
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An employee of Akamai (AKAM) is accused of spying.
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How meditation reshapes your brain.
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How high-speed traders are changing Wall Street.