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Calling all investors: You'll want to pay close attention in the days ahead. The mid-term elections, FOMC meeting, retail sales figures, an update on the labor market and more earnings from Toyota, Starbucks and more could set the stage for quite an interesting week on Wall Street.

The stock market soaks up the national mood like a sponge, but investor sentiment can change on a dime. As investors approach next week, there will be plenty for them to consider. Earnings are due from a variety of companies ranging from drug retailer Walgreens (WAG) to firearms company Smith...

If you've filled up your gas tank recently, you've probably noticed one of the familiar downsides of summer: higher prices at the pump. The average price per gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline hit $2.49 last week, up 40 percent since the first week of January. The sharp spike has mimicked the...