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    By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool

    | 2:40PM 1/24/2012
    If you think you're paying a lot at the gas pump now, just wait until summer hits. Stronger demand could lead to record gas prices as an economic recovery takes hold and turmoil in the Middle East sends the price of oil upward. How high? $5 a gallon isn't out of the realm of the possible.

    By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

    | 4:00PM 1/17/2012
    Coca-Cola has never shied away from trying new variations of its classic beverage. The company also is known for adding flavorful twists like lime and lemon to its drinks. But last week, both Coke and archrival Pepsi revealed that a more disturbing addition had made its way into their drinks: fungicide.

    By Sheryl Nance-Nash

    | 6:30AM 9/07/2011
    The U.S. stock market's recent gyrations have many investors ready to look overseas for better returns. But it's a complicated world out there, which is why many less-experienced investors are still sitting on the global sidelines. Here's what you need to know make investing in emerging markets a little less scary.

    By Sheryl Nance-Nash

    | 7:00AM 8/31/2011
    It looks like an ordinary cash machine, and you type in your PIN without a second thought. But there's a hidden device recording your ATM card's magnetic strip, and capturing your PIN. Big money is about to vanish from your bank account. Or maybe not: Here's how to prevent skimmers from getting their hands on your data.

    By Trefis

    | 12:00PM 7/27/2011
    By the end of 2012, one-third of the world's travel sales will be booked online. But the majority of bookings still happen through the traditional brick-and-mortar travel agents, which is why Expedia's new Travel Agent Affiliate Program is a smart growth move for the OTA.

    By Trefis

    | 1:30PM 7/21/2011
    Nike is already the global leader in the athletic footwear, apparel and equipment business, and globally is where its future growth lies. Its online sales have surged, and with increasing Internet penetration in emerging markets, Trefis sees more impressive online sales growth ahead.

    By Joseph Lazzaro

    | 9:00AM 4/13/2011
    Sky-high oil prices may slow U.S. economic growth in the quarters ahead, so prudent investors may want to put some money into companies with strong international operations that can take advantage of growth elsewhere. Here are three impressive options.

    By Jennifer Kho

    | 10:00AM 3/28/2011
    In case you didn't know, foreign investments now make up half of the successful VC deals. It's a trend that's shifting the landscape for investors and entrepreneurs alike, and it's only likely to accelerate.

    By Vishesh Kumar

    | 1:45PM 3/09/2011
    The moods that dictate underlying prices can quickly swing from one extreme to the other. Such swings often create opportunities for investors. For instance, the rush back to domestic markets is leaving opportunity on the table overseas again.

    By The Associated Press

    | 7:00PM 2/08/2011
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    Higher raw materials costs, supply problems in Brazil and poor sales in Russia drove the cosmetics company's quarterly sales and income.