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

Some of the secrets behind The Federal Reserve.
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Is Google (GOOG) a monopoly?
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Wow, so I was in this poll and somewhat bullish, but I guess not enough to dissuade sentiment.
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What is the #1 reasons startups fail?
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A "freak" accident in the Israeli lottery.
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Sex! Drugs! Racism! Seven controversial candies as we head into Halloween.
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Proof that day-trading is dead.
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So, "sell in May and go away" ends in November. Are stocks a buy?
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The latest forecast on the elections from political genius Nate Silver
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Raiders of the Lost Ark as a Popeye cartoon.