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NHTSA Gives Tesla Model X Perfect Crash Ratings

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 14, 2017

The Tesla Model X has earned a perfect crash rating from the NHTSA for all of the frontal and side crash tests, as well as for rollover.

National Flag Day 2017: 7 Images to Celebrate Old Glory

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 13, 2017

National Flag Day is only a day away, and we have compiled seven images to celebrated Old Glory. Check them out and share your favorite.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Seals Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) $4.5B Deal

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 13, 2017

Verizon (VZ) completed its $4.5 billion acquisition of Yahoo (YHOO) on Tuesday, while CEO Marissa Mayer's announced her resignation.

Amazon Prime Logo Gets a (Mini) Makeover

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 13, 2017

Amazon (AMZN) has made a slight change to the Amazon Prime logo as companies seek to simplify their appearance, while increasing the quality of their products.

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Announces Leave of Absence

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 13, 2017

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is stepping down from his role as boss of one of the top tech companies of Silicon Valley over the last decade.

Free Chipotle for Nurses on June 14, 2017

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 13, 2017

Nurses take note. You can get free Chipotle on Wednesday, June 14 by bringing in your nurse ID in the United States and Canada.

GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock: The Creative Magic Is Long Gone

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 13, 2017

Unfortunately for GoPro (GPRO), its competition is ramping up and GPRO stock looks stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Sears Layoffs 2017: Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) to Cut 400 Jobs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 13, 2017

A new batch of Sears layoffs have been announced by the company and this time it will mostly affect its employees at headquarters.

Aldi Plans 900 New Stores in the U.S. Over the Next 5 Years

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 12, 2017

German grocery chain Aldi announced that it will expand its presence in the U.S., adding 900 new stores over the coming five years with affordable prices.

Cups of Kindness: Starbucks Teams Up With Lady Gaga on Rainbow Drinks

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 12, 2017

Starbucks and Lady Gaga are teaming up to offer rainbow drinks in order to spread a message of kindness, while also funding youth programs.

McDonald’s Hiring 250,000 Employees This Summer via Snapchat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 12, 2017

McDonald's (MCD) is looking to bring in some youth by accepting job applications via Snapchat (SNAP). It will hire 250,000 workers this way.

Huge Chef Boyardee Recall: What to Know If You Have a Milk Allergy

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 12, 2017

Conagra Brands (CAG) has announced a Chef Boyardee recall that includes 717,338 pounds of goods over a mix up on its labels.

Bitcoin Hits $3,000 Milestone

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 12, 2017

Bitcoin has finally hit the $3,000 milestone, but it was only for a short time before it fell back below the $3,000 threshold.

Loving Day 2017: 8 Images to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Legal Interracial Marriage

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 12, 2017

Today, June 12, 2017, is Loving Day and it celebrates the Supreme Court case that made interracial marriage legal 50 years ago.

Gymboree Files for Bankruptcy, Up to 450 Store Closings Expected

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 12, 2017

Gymboree has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it prepares to restructure its business by closing up to 450 physical stores.

Steph Curry Won’t Help Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock

By InvestorPlace Research Staff Jun 12, 2017

Under Armour (UAA) is unlikely to gain if Steph Curry leads the Warriors to victory, at least not until the technical and fundamental picture improves for UAA.