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The Bill O’Reilly Sexual Harassment Scandal: 12 Things to Know

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2017

Bill O'Reilly, host of Fox News' 'The O’Reilly Factor', is facing a sexual harassment scandal following an investigative report from 'NYT'.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Gets a New CEO Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2017

Starbucks (SBUX) is getting Kevin Johnson as a new CEO today as Howard Schultz becomes the company's new Executive Chairman.

7 April Fools’ Day Memes to Post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2017

What are some of your favorite April Fools' Day memes? We have compiled seven of the best ones for you to share via social media to friends.

7 Images to Promote Autism Awareness Day Online

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2017

We have compiled images that help promote Autism Awareness Day, which is a time in which we all take a moment to think of those who suffer from the condition.

Verizon Streaming TV Service to Launch This Summer

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2017

A Verizon streaming TV service (VZ) is coming this summer, following the initiative that plenty of other companies have already embarked on.

When Is Mother’s Day 2017?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2017

When is Mother's Day 2017? The popular holiday in which we celebrate the ladies who gave birth to us take place on the second Sunday of May.

Panera Bread Co (PNRA) to Post Calorie and Sugar Counts on Soda Machines

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2017

Panera Bread (PNRA) will be adding calorie and sugar counts to its soda machines to give customers more information about their drinks.

Crayola Retires a Classic Color for the First Time

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2017

Crayola has announced that it will be retiring one of its classic crayon colors for the first time and replacing it with a new one.

Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (CS) Faces Major Tax Evasion Probe

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2017

Credit Suisse (CS) is facing a major tax evasion probe in five countries due to claims that it is helping customers avoid taxes.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Shutting Down Diapers.com

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 30, 2017

Amazon (AMZN) has announced that it will be shuttering a number of websites it owns that aren't working out, including Diapers.com and others.

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s to Ditch ‘Bikini Girl’ Ads

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 30, 2017

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are phasing out the popular ads that featured bikini-clad ladies promoting their burgers. Here's what happened.

McDonald’s Quarter Pounders Switching to Fresh Beef

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 30, 2017

McDonald's Quarter Pounders burgers will soon consist of fresh beef as the company bids for a juicier and tastier version of its current menu.

The 10 Worst States to Retire 2017

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 30, 2017

Looking for a place to retire in comfort? Well we have a list of the worst states to retire to so that you don't make a big mistake.

The 10 Best States to Retire 2017

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 30, 2017

Bankrate has released its list of the best states to retire to in 2017 and 'InvestorPlace' is looking at the top 10 from it.

13 Activist Investor Filings to Watch

By Fintel Mar 30, 2017

Activist investor filings from Starboard Value show a decrease in its DepoMed stake, and VMWare sees interest from Dell and Silverlake.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Settles ‘Fake Accounts’ Lawsuit

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 29, 2017

Wells Fargo (WFC) is finally on the right side of the law once again as the bank settled the series of lawsuits it received surrounding its fake accounts.