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AT&T Inc. (T) Signs Huge Deal With Mark Wahlberg

AT&T (T) has signed an exclusive deal with Mark Wahlberg that will have him creating original content for its subscribers.

Gander Mountain Bankruptcy: 2017 Store Closings List

Gander Mountain, an outdoors retail company, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing 32 of its stores as a result.

Is Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Eyeing the Indian Grocery Market Next?

Amazon (AMZN) is gearing up to be a major retailer in the rapidly growing Indian grocery market. Here's what AMZN stock investors need to know.

Massive Oil Discovery in Alaska 2017: 8 Things to Know

A massive oil discovery was unearthed in Alaska, amounting to as many as 1.2 billion barrels of oil. Here's what you should know about it.

Pope Francis Considers Allowing Married Men to Be Priests

Pope Francis is considering allowing married men to become priests in the Catholic Church to combat shortages in clergymen.

Whoa! Starbucks Seasonal Cups Go Pastel for Spring

Three new Starbucks seasonal cups are coming to the coffee chain later this month at it prepares to celebrate the upcoming spring.

MAC Cosmetics Is Finally Coming to Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA)

Ulta Beauty (ULTA) is going to start selling MAC Cosmetics products in its stores this spring, but sales will start online first.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Wants to Deliver Groceries in India

Amazon (AMZN) is reportedly looking to expand its grocery delivery service to India with a $500-million foreign direct investment.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock Is No Longer a Good Bet

WFC stock has had a nice ride, but now it’s time for investors to get cautious. There could be lots of headline risk with Wells Fargo stock.

Vernal Equinox: When Is the First Day of Spring 2017?

When is the first day of Spring 2017, according to the vernal equinox? The new season will begin within the next two coming weeks (March 20)

Should I Buy BP Plc (ADR) (BP) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

It appears that much of the major restructuring for BP stock is over. The question is, are the changes enough to make BP a buy once more?

RadioShack Files for Bankruptcy (Again), Closing 200 Stores

General Wireless, which operates as RadioShack, is filing for bankruptcy again just two years after it came out of its last bankruptcy.

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.