Motley Fool Money: 07.11.2014

The Fed's bond buying will end in October. Earnings season starts with a bang for Alcoa, but a thud for The Container Store and Lumber Liquidators.  We analyze an upcoming merger for Big Tobacco and an upcoming makeover for one restaurant chain.  Plus, portfolio manager Bill Mann discusses European banks, the best way for companies to use cash, and why he's heading to Japan.

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