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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Will Sell Cars From a Vending Machine 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) has been a major retail disruptor in China thanks to its creative approach and willingness to embrace technology. This week, the company provided investors with updates on the innovative ways Alibaba is planning to disrupt the Chinese auto market as well. Ali Need a computer, office supplies or Black Hawk helicopter? Try Uncle Sam's auction site 12/13/2017 06:27am • WASHINGTON — Black Friday has come and gone. Cyber Monday, too. But let's say you still have some difficult shoppers on your Christmas list who aren't interested in just another flat-screen TV or smartphone. Maybe 55 pounds of assorted kitchen utensils, an electric fence or even a Black Hawk he Mattel, Inc. (MAT) Stock Isn't a Lot of Fun Right Now 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT) stock tumbled more than 4 percent on Tuesday as investors continue to digest the company's recent guidance cut and subsequent credit downgrades from three major credit agencies. The credit downgrades dig Mattel's hole a little bit deeper as it looks to implement an aggres 25 Holiday Gifts for Less Than $100 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Every year, holiday gift-givers struggle to find unique and affordable gifts for the people in their lives. Read on for 25 fantastic presents for less than $100. They're sure to charm even the pickiest person on your gift list. Gifts for Her Jewel of Havana Diamond Post Earrings $48 at JewelofHa Step-Up CDs Boost Cash Earning Power 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Yields on cash have been pitifully low for years -- so small that many investors have chosen the philosophical approach -- better to focus on the safety of bank savings, not earnings. To make more, you can tie your money up longer in a certificate of deposit. But, with interest rates expected to ri The 9 Most Interesting ETF Launches of 2017 12/12/2017 07:00pm • What makes these funds special?We are living in the age of exchange-traded funds, with the asset class growing at a steady clip in both size and valuation. There are more than 5,000 ETFs trading globally, and each year we see hundreds of more entrants into the market. And so far this year, a stagger Ballston Quarter announces first food hall restaurants 12/12/2017 10:03am • WASHINGTON — Developer Forest City, in the midst of a two-year redevelopment of the Ballston Common Mall, has announced the first of what will be 18 food vendors in the development’s new food hall. Quarter Market Food Hall, a 25,000-square-foot food emporium, will be one of the largest food h 50 Charming Small Towns to Visit If You Love Winter 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Wander in a winter wonderland in these picture-perfect snowy getaways.Whether you're clamoring for cold-weather fun in an inviting ski town -- complete with arresting alpine scenery, frosty sleigh rides and aprés-ski activities -- or a storybook idyll with historic streets, cozy bistros and spellbi Gift Ideas for Every Type of Yogi on Your List 12/11/2017 07:00pm • As a yogi, unwrapping yoga gloves or incense is about as exciting as finding a pack of socks under the tree. It just falls flat. I don't blame you, though, if you've fallen into this gift-giving trap. Buying gifts for a yoga practitioner is challenging. There are as many different yoga gifts as t Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Takes Aim at Europe 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) has been a major market disruptor in the U.S. in recent years. But as the company continues to attack new markets in North America, pushing its way into similar markets around the world may come with a unique set of challenges for Amazon. Morgan Stanley recently host Washington Ballet's 'Nutcracker' brings holiday tradition to DC's Warner Theatre 12/11/2017 02:00am • WASHINGTON — It just wouldn't be Christmas in Washington without "The Nutcracker." Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet has become a holiday tradition around the world, but especially in our nation's capital with The Washington Ballet's perennial performance at Warner Theatre. "Finish you Everything You Need to Know About Price Matching 12/10/2017 07:00pm • Prices are constantly shifting in the competitive retail space, especially during the holiday shopping season. So what happens if you buy something only to see it on sale a week later? Or what if it's more convenient for you to shop at Walmart, but Best Buy has a better price? Thanks to retailers' 5 Steps to Building Your 2018 Budget 12/10/2017 07:00pm • As you're closing one year and resolving to make the next one even better -- in whatever way you have in mind -- remember that your financial plan has to be ready for the new year, too. You need to go over what you did with your money in 2017 and consider what expenses you'll face in 2018. In short Gift ideas for stargazers 12/10/2017 11:18am • WASHINGTON — Need some help on your out-of-this-world holiday shopping? Here's how to shop for that special sky-gazer — which may even be you — on your holiday list. Follow Greg on Twitter @skyguyinva and his daily blog to keep up with the latest news in astronomy and space explorat 8 tips to avoid self-gifting this holiday season 12/10/2017 06:57am • As you collect gifts for loved ones on your list, you may find yourself increasingly tempted to pick up a few items for yourself. Between sale prices and the jolt of pleasure you receive when you acquire something new, the holiday season can be a perilous time for your budget. It's also much easier