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Romney picks Paul Ryan as VP running mate

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Saturday is going to name Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, risking that the presidential election could be a referendum on entitlement reform and not a languishing economy. See full story.

Biggest dividend-paying stocks are still the best

Among U.S. stocks nowadays, the bigger they are, the harder they work. Is there more upside for large-caps? For investors who are selective, it sure looks that way, writes Rachel Koning Beals. See full story.

10 most expensive Shelby cars ever sold

Carroll Shelby's cars defined auto design for a generation. These images depict the 10 most expensive Shelby vehicles ever sold at auction by famed automotive auction house Barrett-Jackson. See full story.

Talking cars could save your life

Some 3,000 vehicles in Ann Arbor, Mich., are being outfitted with new communications technology to test a system that aims to warn their drivers and drivers of other cars about impending danger. See full story.

U.S. stocks stretch weekly gains to five

U.S. stocks nearly clear Friday losses in readying to tally another week of gains, with disappointing Chinese trade data advancing hopes for further moves to bolster the global economy. See full story.

All eyes have been diverted recently by the drama being played out by the Dow. Yet Mark Hulbert advises to also take a look at the Dow Jones Transportation Average, which is more than 5% off its early May highs. See full story.

Most financial advisers have their clients' best interests at heart, but there are a few bad apples. Here's how to protect yourself, and your retirement funds, from rogue brokers and bad advice. See full story.