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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Puts Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock on Sale

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Walmart (WMT) stock took a hit after Amazon (AMZN) purchased Whole Foods (WFM), but WMT stock holders should have nothing to fear.

Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Makes Hay From Its Cloud

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Oracle (ORCL) posted boffo cloud numbers for its fourth quarter, making ORCL stock look like a contender against Amazon's (AMZN) AWS.

Exploding Whipped Cream Canister Killed Popular Instagram Model

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A popular Instagram model suffered cardiac arrest and died after a defective, exploding whipped cream canister shot towards her and killed her.

Total Solar Eclipse 2017: Everything You Need to Know

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The total solar eclipse 2017 is getting closer and closer, and 'InvestorPlace' has everything you need to know about it.

JD Power Initial Quality Study 2017: Kia, Genesis Top the List

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The JD Power Initial Quality 2017 is here, and the list is topped by Kia and Genesis. Hyundai improved, while Detroit had a strong showing.

Steam Summer Sale 2017: When It Starts, What to Expect

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A Steam summer sale 2017 is here and it will start today, June 22. It will last for approximately two weeks. Here's what you should know.

Carnival Corp (CCL) Posts Q2 Earnings Beat, Solid Q3 Outlook

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Carnival (CCL) released its earnings report for the second quarter of 2017 on Thursday and EPS and revenue were above estimates.

Qatar Airways Wants a 10% Stake in American Airlines Group Inc (AAL)

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Qatar Airways is looking to acquire a 10% stake in American Airlines (AAL), which would make it one of the company's largest investors.

Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Jumps 10% on Earnings Blowout

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oracle (ORCL) has been late to the cloud, but ORCL stock has certainly done a good job in playing catch-up.

Allegiant Air Adds 28 New Non-Stop Routes: See the List

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Allegiant Air recently added 28 new non-stop routes, including trips to three new cities as part of the company's largest-ever expansion.

EBay Launches Price Match Guarantee Initiative

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Ebay will match the prices of rivals as part of an initiative to bring in more customers. The move will apply to 50,000 new products.

Tropical Storm Cindy 2017: What to Expect and Where

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Tropical Storm Cindy is hitting the Gulf Coast Wednesday, and it's expected to move north tonight; the Deep South will feel the brunt of it.

Ford Motor Company (F) to Move Ford Focus Production to China

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford (F) is moving production of the Ford Focus to China and the change will save it an extra $500 million without cutting U.S. jobs.

Etsy Layoffs: The Handmade & Vintage Goods E-Tailer Will Cut About 140 Positions

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new round of Etsy layoffs will have the online retailer reducing its workforce by about 15% as it cuts middle management positions.

Uber CEO Kalanick Resigns Amid Investor Pressure

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigned as the head of the ride-sharing company on Tuesday following pressure from investors to step down.

Burger King Adds Lucky Charms Milkshake to Menu

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Burger King has launched a Lucky Charms milkshake for those with an extremely sweet tooth to enjoy. Here's what's in the leprechaun beverage.

Uber to Add Tipping Option to its Services

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Uber is looking to appease its drivers by adding a tipping option that will first roll out in a few cities, before launching nationwide.

Amazon Prime Wardrobe to Let Customers Try On Clothes Before They Buy

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon Prime Wardrobe is a new service that allows customers to try on clothes before they buy them. You can return them if they don't fit.

Phoenix Flights Cancelled Due to Extreme Heat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A number of Phoenix flights were cancelled due to extreme weather conditions in Arizona--extreme heat that could cause issues mid-flight.
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