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Star Wars VIII Title Revealed — ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Star Wars VIII will be the movie to come out immediately after the end of 'The Force Awakens.' The film's title has been revealed as 'The Last Jedi.'

NFL Predictions: Who Will Win Super Bowl 2017?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are set to play each other and there are already predictions for who will win Super Bowl 2017.

Aetna Inc (AET) – Humana Inc (HUM) Merger Blocked by Judge

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Aetna Inc's (AET) merger with Humana Inc (HUM) has been blocked by a federal judge. The proposed deal would've been worth $34 billion.

Sprint Corp (S) Buys 33% Stake in Jay Z’s Tidal Streaming Music Service

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sprint Corp (S) has bought a 33% stake in Jay Z's Tidal music streaming service and it reportedly cost the company $200 million.

The Pain Is Only the Beginning for Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
A lawsuit threatens to blow apart Qualcomm's (QCOM) dominance over the market for phone modem chips. And that's bad news for QCOM stock.

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Q4 Earnings Highlight Sluggish Sales

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has released its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016 and is suffered from sluggish sales.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Is the Uber of E-Commerce

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba may be threatened by Donald Trump’s policies ... or maybe BABA stock could be a big winner, at least over the long haul.

Stay Away From Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock for Now

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
I’m not saying that a stock can’t continue moving higher with an elevated P/E, but I'd stay away from Netflix (NFLX) stock if you're looking for value.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Expands Parental Leave Benefits

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has expanded parental leave benefits, offering up to 18 weeks of paid leave to new mothers. What do you think?

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Adds Amazon ‘Dash’ Buttons to Homepage

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Dash buttons are being added to the e-commerce retailer's website. Here's what you should know about these.

R.I.P Miguel Ferrer: 11 Things to Remember About the ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Star

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Miguel Ferrer, the actor that played Owen Granger on 'NCIS: Los Angeles', has passed away after losing his battle to throat cancer.

Uber Fined $20 Million for Exaggerating Driver Pay Potential

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Uber will be paying the Federal Trade Commission a $20 million fine for inflating the driver pay potential of its employees.

Is the Groupon Inc (GRPN) Comeback Done for Good?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Groupon stock rebounded in 2016 and, if not for a blip in October, its momentum heading into 2017 could have been significant.

Should You Take the Wheel in General Motors Company (GM) or Ford Motor Company (F)?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Looking at General Motors and Ford's dividend, future proofing and valuation, you can pick a winner between F stock and GM stock.

Avaya Bankruptcy: Telecom Company Files for Chapter 11 Protection

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Avaya has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company has had a tough time transitioning from a hardware company to software.

Target Corporation (TGT) Inks Multi-Year Deal With Major League Soccer

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Target Corporation (TGT) has signed a multi-year deal with Major League Soccer, as well as a separate sponsorship deal with Minnesota United.

Pizza Hut Announced That It Is Hiring 11,000 in U.S.

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Pizza Hut is growing exponentially in the U.S., adding at least 11,000 workers. The new jobs will be in place by kickoff Super Bowl Sunday.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) to Be Olympics Sponsor Through 2028

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) has been tabbed as a major Olympics sponsor through 2028 in the form of the event's cloud services provider.

Nintendo Co. Ltd., (NTDOY) Sets Release Date for ‘Fire Emblem: Heroes’

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nintendo will release Release Fire Emblem: Heroes on Feb. 2, its second smartphone game after "Super Mario Run."
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