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HHGregg Closing 88 Stores Nationwide: See the List

Hhgregg is closing 88 stores across the U.S. as the company faces potential bankruptcy. Here's where the electronics retailer is closing.

Costco Membership Fees Going Up as of June 1, 2017

Costco membership fees are going up in light of the company's lower quarterly revenue. They're rising for the first time since 2011.

Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) Stock Shows Promise in Retail

If you have, or ever have had, young children, you know the company Carter's (CRI). Like Disney, CRI stock is a great pick that kids love.

Noodles and Company Closing List for 2017

Noodles and Company closing list for 2017 includes at least 55 restaurants in the coming months. Here's what you should know about these.

Broadcom Ltd (AVGO) Reports Q1 Earnings Beat

Broadcom Ltd (AVGO) has released its earnings report for its fiscal first quarter of 2017 and it EPS and revenue estimates for the quarter.

Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) CEO Marissa Mayer Loses Bonus for 2016

Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) CEO Marissa Mayer won't be getting a bonus or stock rewards for 2016 due to the 2013 and 2014 data breaches.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is Worth About $100 Billion Too Much

Microsoft stock looks about 20% overvalued. There are growth drivers -- but they're a lot smaller than MSFT's declining segments.

Why Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Is Still a Pass … For Now

TWLO is a solid company at the forefront of the fast-growing cloud-computing business, but Twilio stock's valuation is still too high for comfort.

Should I Buy Boeing Co (BA) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

BA stock has been standout recently. However, Boeing stock's valuation is getting a bit frothy and there are several other risks to consider.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Says No Cash Bonuses for Top Execs

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) senior executives will not receive cash bonuses as part of an effort to control the damage dealt by the 2016 scandal.

Coachella 2017: Lineup, Location, Dates and Ticket Prices

Lady Gaga will now be headlining Coachella 2017 as Beyonce dropped out. Here's what you should know about the price, location and lineup.

Crocs Store Closings: Crocs, Inc. (CROX) to Shutter 160 Shops by 2019

More Crocs store closings are coming as Crocs, Inc. reported disappointing fourth-quarter results to end the year. Shares fell about 3%.

Amazon.com, Inc.’s (AMZN) AWS Outage Is a Big Deal

Amazon's (AMZN) Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform had a major outage Tuesday, and it could have given the competition a sharper edge.

Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG) Disputes Sexual Harassment Claims

Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG) is fighting back against sexual harassment claims being made by some of its former employees.

Best and Worst Airlines in the U.S. for 2017

The Points Guy examined the best and worst airlines in the U.S. for 2017, and the results are not surprising. Here's what you should know.

Office Depot Inc (ODP): 10 Things to Know About Q4 Earnings

Office Depot Inc (ODP) has released its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016 and 'InvestorPlace' has some highlights.

Online Trading Fees War: Fidelity Cuts Commissions to $4.95

Fidelity Investments, an online brokerage firm, has cut its commission fees to $4.95 and other firms are also cutting prices.

Hershey Layoffs: Hershey Co (HSY) to Cut 2,000+ Jobs

A series of Hershey layoffs will have the candy company reducing its workforce by roughly 15% in an effort to cut costs.

The Snapchat IPO Will Be a Short-Term Winner, Long-Term Loser

The Snapchat IPO is about to begin, but its potential is questionable. SNAP should be solid in the short-term, but it looks a lot more murky in the long-term.