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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) Stock Is Set for the Future With Oncor

Oncor gives Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.B) energy unit the scale to integrate solar and wind into the nation's power grid profitably.

Starbucks Facing Boycott by Muslim Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia

Malaysia and Indonesia are calling for a Starbucks boycott due to the company's support of the LGBT community. Here's what you should know.

McDonald’s Lobster Roll Is Back

McDonald's announced that the Lobster Roll -- a seasonal favorite -- is coming back in select markets. Here's when you can get the entree.

Amazon Wine: Amazon Rolls Out Wine Label ‘NEXT’

Amazon has launched a wine label in its e-commerce site called 'NEXT.' Here's what you should know about the brand ahead of the weekend.

Montana Earthquake: 9 Things We Know About the 5.8 Quake

A Montana earthquake startled residents of the Western state, leading some to believe intruders were breaking into their home last night.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Is Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Apple dominates the high end of the market and service revenue is growing, but the high prices are trouble for AAPL stock.

Clif Bar & Company Recall: Check Your Pantry for These 3 Protein Bars

A Clif Bar & Company recall has bee announced due to complaints from customers with nut allergies and mislabeled products.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Gets an Apple News Revamp Publishers Will Love

Apple (AAPL) is reportedly upgrading its Apple News app to make it easier for content publishers to generate Apple News revenue.

Hobby Lobby Fined $3 Million for Smuggling Iraqi Artifacts

Hobby Lobby has agreed to pay a $3 million fine for smuggling artifacts from Iraq and it will return them to the Justice Department.

National Fried Chicken Day 2017: The Top Deals

Today, July 6, is National Fried Chicken Day 2017 and there are loads of special deals and offers for consumers to take advantage of.

Nokia Oyj (ADR) (NOK) Stock Needs a New Story

Nokia (NOK) has soared past many analysts' expectations, but as enthusiasm fades, NOK stock needs a big spark to keep moving forward.

Death Hoax: Kid Rock Is NOT Dead

The latest subject of a celebrity death hoax is Southern rocker Kid Rock. It started as a joke article and the fake news took off from there.

Disney to Remove ‘Wench Auction’ From Pirates of the Caribbean Ride

Disney (DIS) announced that i's removing the 'wench auction' segment from its Pirates of the Caribbean ride to make it more family friendly.

Walmart Pickup Towers Start Rolling Out in a Dozen Stores

Walmart (WMT) is building pickup towers that allow customers to order products online and pick them up inside some of its stores in the South.

Amazon Hiring 1,500 for Utah Fulfillment Center

Amazon (AMZN) recently announced that it is hiring 1,500 workers to be employed in its fulfillment center in Utah, located in Salt Lake City.

True Religion Bankruptcy: Denim Retailer Files Chapter 11

True Religion is the latest retailer to succumb to bankruptcy as the denim products seller has filed for Chapter 11, the company said today.

M&A News: Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops Merger Get FTC Approval

Cabela's (CAB) was given approval by the Federal Trade Commission on July 3, 2017 to complete its merger with Bass Pro Shops.

Silicon Valley News: VC Dave McClure Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

Dave McClure, the founder of Silicon Valley company 500 Startups, is stepping down as CEO amid sexual harassment claims.

All Volvo Cars Will Be Electric or Hybrid After 2019

Volvo cars will start moving away from normal gas or diesel engines after 2019 with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles.