There's a surprise twist at the end of this story. Find out why the lesser of these two companies is a buy.   Read More

Where some countries' troubles are just getting started, we look to be coming out of ours here at home.   Read More

Think the Bud-InBev marriage was a shocker? You ain't seen nothin' yet.   Read More

The Lightning Round is extended in this CNBC.com exclusive feature.   Read More

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The kids are out of school, the days are getting longer and Dad is ready to fire up the grill. That brings us to our latest summer stock trade: the barbecue.   Read More

It seems large companies are either acquiring or building small brands to attract niche customers. What's the trade as 'hometown' brands drive growth?    Read More

We have all had some miserable customer service experiences and as we sit on hold or try to navigate through yet another voice response system, we wonder how can these companies get away with this.  In fact, a 2006 Harris Interactive Poll showed 40% of us would rather go to the dentist than deal with poor customer service.  My most recent mind numbing experience with my phone company, Verizon, made me wonder if there is a way to translate this into investing opportunities.   Here is what I found...   Read More

Joe Keating, CIO of private asset management at RBC Bank, picked stocks for graying Boomers. Plus: Web-Exclusive picks -- not on TV!   Read More