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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Hiring 240,000 by 2021

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks (SBUX) has announced plans to hire more than 240,000 workers by 2021 as the unemployment rate in the country continues to fall.

Soda Tax Wars: PepsiCo, Inc. to Stop Selling Certain Size Sodas in Philadelphia

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
PepsiCo (PEP) is going to stop selling larger soda sizes in Philadelphia due to the soda tax that it is in place in the city.

Walt Disney Co (DIS) Accused of Stealing ‘Zootopia’

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walt Disney (DIS) is the target of a lawsuit that claims it stole many elements in its 'Zootopia' from writer Gary Goldman.

Payless ShoeSource Bankruptcy May Be Imminent

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new report claims that a Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy may be in the company's near future due to slow traffic and poor sales.

Buy First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock If You Have Money to Lose

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
First Solar (FSLR) took huge write-offs last year, but FSLR stock could benefit from new solar modules that deliver cheap power.

RIP Chuck Barris: 12 Things to Remember About the ‘Gong Show’ Host

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Chuck Barris, a game show host and creator best known for his work on 'The Gong Show', has passed away at the age of 87.

10 World Water Day 2017 Images to Bring Attention to the Crisis

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Today, March 22, is World Water Day 2017 and 'InvestorPlace' has collected some images to share that bring awareness to the crisis.

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) to Expand ‘Fresh Beef’ Tests

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's (MCD) is expanding its test of fresh beef patties to include more than 300 restaurants in North Texas, in the Dallas area.

Lollapalooza 2017: 4-Day Tickets Sell Out

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Lollapalooza 2017 tickets have already sold out. The festival's lineup has yet to be announced, but Muse is rumored to perform this year.

Rocket Lab Scores $75 Million in Funding

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Rocket Lab has announced plans to expand its services as the company has raised $75 million in funding. Here's what you should know.

Costco Delivery Expands in Florida

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Costco delivery is expanding to more markets, according to the company. You can get your groceries online if you live in the Tampa area now.

2017 Tax Deadline: When Is the Last Day to File Taxes This Year?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The 2017 tax deadline is approaching and Americans have roughly one month left to file their taxes for the 2016 tax season.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) to Start Collecting Sales Tax in Maine

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon (AMZN) customers living in the state of Maine will start seeing sales taxes show up on their orders on April 1, 2017.

Dancing With the Stars 2017 Cast List & Premiere Scores

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Dancing With the Stars 2017 season kicked off last night and fans got to see the full cast in action during the premiere episode.

Steel Worker Wins $100K in Warren Buffett’s March Madness Contest

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A steel worker that recently came under the employ of one of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A,BRK.B) companies has won $100,000.

Sesame Street Debuts First Muppet With Autism

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
'Sesame Street' introduced its first Muppet with autism during Sunday's episode of the educational TV show and her name is Julia.

Rita’s Offers Free Italian Ice to Celebrate First Day of Spring

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Rita's is offering one free Italian Ice to its customers today, like it has for the last 25 years, to celebrate the first day of spring.

Dairy Queen Offers Free Ice Cream to Celebrate First Day of Spring

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dairy Queen, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.A,BRK.B) is offering free ice cream today to celebrate the first day of spring.

M&A News: Albertson’s Considers Merger With Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM)

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Supermarket chain Albertson's is reportedly in the early stages of merger talks with organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM).
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