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Lidl: 7 Things to Know About German Grocery Chain Coming to the U.S.

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
German grocery chain Lidl is opening its doors in the U.S. this coming summer. Here are seven things you should know about the upcoming move.

South Carolina Boeing Co (BA) Workers Reject Unionization

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
South Carolina Boeing Co (BA) workers have voted against unionization with roughly 74% of them standing against the effort.

Kate Spade & Co (KATE) Confirms Takeover Rumors

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Kate Spade & Co (KATE) has confirmed that it is looking into strategic alternatives that may result in a sale of the fashion company.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) to Buy Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) at Discount

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has agreed to buy Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) at a lower price following the details of the data breach that struck.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Beats Estimates, Hikes Dividend

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cisco (CSCO) continues trying to make the hard turn from being a hardware to a software vendor. The dividend hike takes CSCO stock to a 3.5% yield.

Howard Stern Sued for Airing Woman’s Call to IRS

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Howard Stern is in hot water as he is being sued for releasing the information of a woman who had a situation with the IRS to the public.

American Girl Debuts First American Boy Doll Logan

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
American Girl has created its first American Boy doll in the form of Logan. It is the first boy in the company's history, which spans 31 years.

Groupon Inc (GRPN) Stock Goes Nuts After Earnings. Stay Away From It

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Groupon (GRPN) has undergone a massive restructuring with some nice improvements, but Groupon stock holders should still be cautious.

Should I Buy Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Qualcomm (QCOM) has benefited for decades with its licensing model, but can QCOM stock make it through the very real threats to it?

Should I Buy General Motors Company (GM) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
GM stock has made a remarkable comeback, but it hasn’t mattered much for investors. So when might General Motors get into gear?

Valentine’s Day Deal: Hooters Offering Free Wings to Singles

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Valentine's Day is for those who have gone through a breakup if you're a Hooters a customers. There is a free wings promotion from the restaurant.

Valentine’s Day 2017: KFC Gives Away 20 Fried Chicken Bouquets

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Valentine's Day 2017 is a special one for chicken lovers as KFC will be giving away 20 fried chicken bouquets in order to feed the day's lovers.

Don’t Buy Into Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Until You Consider All Angles

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street analysts show big love towards BABA stock, but the reality is that Alibaba isn't the revolutionary investment people think it is.

Playboy Plans to Return Nudity to Its Magazines

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Playboy is celebrating Valentine's Day by bringing back nudity to its magazines starting with the upcoming March/April issue

PewDiePie Show Cancelled by YouTube, Disney Cuts Ties

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, has had his reality show cancelled by YouTube and Disney (DIS) is cutting ties with him.

Why Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Still Needs to Prove Itself

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the Dodd-Frank Act under Donald Trump's itchy trigger-finger, BAC stock looks like a solid bet. Still, Bank of America requires caution.

Aetna Inc (AET), Humana Inc (HUM) Call Off $34 Billion Mega Merger

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Aetna Inc (AET) and Humana Inc (HUM) are calling off their merger deal following a ruling from a U.S. court on the matter.

Mattel, Inc. (MAT) Stock Briefly Surges on Alibaba (BABA) Toy Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Mattel, Inc. (MAT) stock spiked on Tuesday morning on news of a toy deal with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) for expanding to China.

Mobileye NV (MBLY) Stock Jumps on Volkswagen Partnership

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Mobileye NV (MBLY) shares surged 5% and they continue to go up after hours as the company announced a partnership with Germany's Volkswagen.
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