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Staples Closing 70 More Stores in 2017

A new Staples closing announcement has the company saying that it will be closing 70 of its stores in North America in 2017.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Confirms 10th Brick-and-Mortar Bookstore

Amazon (AMZN) continues expanding its physical presence in the U.S. by announcing that it is rolling out its 10th brick-and-mortar bookstore.

Starbucks to Offer Whiskey-Infused Coffee

Starbucks (SBUX) is offering two new specialty drinks that are made of coffee beans which are aged in oak barrels traditionally used for whiskey.

The Azure Window: Malta’s Famous Stone Arch Crumbles

The Azure Window in Malta -- a popular rock formation -- finally succumbed to its inevitable collapse following a night of raging winds.

10 International Women’s Day Images to Post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Today, March 8, 2016, is International Women's Day and 'InvestorPlace' has collected 10 images to share on social media in celebration.

Tired Of Taking Losses? Try This Strategy Instead…

Nobody likes to be wrong. It's that sentiment that causes many investors to lose their shirt. Here are some rules to help you avoid the pain

ESPN Layoffs Likely to Hit On-Air Personalities

ESPN layoffs have been announced and they will reportedly affect some big names, including some on-air personalities that you may know and love.

GM Layoffs: General Motors Company (GM) to Cut 1,100 Jobs in Michigan

GM layoffs are causing General Motors shares to decline Tuesday afternoon. The automotive giant will reduce its workforce by 1,100 workers.

The Steve McQueen Ford Mustang From ‘Bullitt’ Found in Mexican Junkyard

The Steve McQueen Ford Mustang from the classic movie 'Bullitt' was reportedly found at a Mexican junkyard and could be worth $1 million.

HHGregg Bankruptcy: What’s Next for the Struggling Retailer?

HHGregg, Inc. (HGGG) has announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and is planning to restructure.

How To Beat Warren Buffett At His Own Game

Reading through Warren Buffett's annual letter is instructive, and this piece of advice is always a great way to start investing

National Pancake Day 2017: How to Get Free IHOP Pancakes on March 7

IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day 2017 by offering a free stack of pancakes without making a purchase. A donation is encouraged though.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Inks ‘Package Pickup’ Deal With Repsol Gas

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) has inked a deal with Repsol Gas that will allow consumers to pick up parcels at more than 4,000 company stations.

Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN): Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed on Tennessee Chicken Farm

A farm that supplies chickens to Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) has been hit with the bird flu and all 73,500 chickens will be killed.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Is the New Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Despite its sky-high valuation, Tesla (TSLA) stock could still have plenty of long-term upside if the growth story stays on track.

General Motors Company (GM) to Sell Opel, Vauxhall in $2.3-Billion Deal

General Motors Company (GM) is selling Opel and Vauxhall to PSA Group as part of a $2.3 billion deal as its transforms its business.

3 Reasons T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) NEEDS to Merge With Sprint Corp (S)

Owners of TMUS stock would do well to support the pairing between T-Mobile and Sprint, before AT&T and Verizon crush them both.

Nintendo Switch: Games List, Launch News & More

Here is a list of Nintendo Switch games you should be aware of. The console is being launched today and it has already sold out, thanks to some pre-sales.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Huge AWS Cloud Outage Caused by Employee Typo

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) accidentally knocked off the servers of its AWS cloud site due to an employee slotting in a typo when trying to fix a bug.