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Vera Lynn: 100-Year-Old Singer to Release New Album

British singer Vera Lynn has announced that she will be releasing a new album at age 100. Her music was very popular during World War II.

Chewing Tobacco Recall: These Copenhagen, Skoal Cans May Contain Metal

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, a subsidiary of Altria Group Inc (MO), is announcing a Skoal and Copenhagen recall due to metal found in cans.

McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes Are Back … in 5 Flavors!

McDonald's Shamrock Shakes are coming in five flavors now. Here's what you should know about the seasonal offering, which is perfect for St. Patty's Day.

A Trade War With China Puts These Stocks at Risk

The real estate tycoon turned politician seems to be itching for a trade war, and there are dozens of stocks at risk.

Airline Stocks Falter, But Not Nosediving Yet

Airline stocks have a couple big headwinds, which are causing turbulence for American Airlines (AAL) and other airlines.

Groundhog Day 2017: Did the Groundhog See His Shadow?

Today, Feb. 2, is Groundhog Day 2017 and you may be wondering if we are getting an early spring, or six more weeks of winter.

The Clock Ticks Down to the Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Acquisition

The delay in the VZ and YHOO stock acquisition is not a bad thing, and Verizon's pickup of Yahoo still makes a lot of sense.

Worries of a 2017 Bacon Shortage Rise as Reserves Dwindle

A 2017 bacon shortage is happening, which means that prices for everyone's favorite meat product will likely go up over the coming months.

Why Restoration Hardware Is Suing Crate & Barrel

Restoration Hardware (RH) shares were falling as the company filed a lawsuit against Crate & Barrel over alleged theft of trade secrets.

3 Big Mergers & Acquisitions That We Could See in 2017

2017 is likely to see quite a few mergers & acquisitions, and companies like BKS, NFLX and ACAD are all ripe for the M&A picking.

PlayStation Plus Free Games for February 2017

Sony has announced the February selection of PlayStation Plus free games. 'LittleBigPlanet 3' and 'Not a Hero' are among the games available this month.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) to Build Its Own Air Cargo Hub in Kentucky

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is building its own air cargo hub in Kentucky to support its fleet of cargo planes that handle Prime deliveries.

Club Penguin Shutting Down: What Users Should Know

Club Penguin is shutting down, according to Disney. The chatting and interactive service had been around since 2005, garnering 200 million users.

National Signing Day 2017: Where to Watch

National Signing Day 2017 is taking place on Wednesday, February 1. Here's what you should know about it, which will air on CBSSports.com.

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Reports Q3 Earnings

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has released its earnings report for its fiscal third quarter of 2017 and it beat EPS and revenue estimates.

United States Steel Corporation (X) Q4 Earnings: 8 Things to Know

United States Steel Corporation (X) has released its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016 and it beat EPS estimates.

Nokia Corp (ADR) (NOK) Stock Is Still Hobbling

Nokia earnings are just around the corner, but will Wall Street be willing to take a chance on perennial loser NOK stock?

Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Q4 Earnings Preview

Amgen (AMGN) reports Q4 earnings on Thursday, and if something does weigh on AMGN stock, it'll likely be one of these three factors.

Can Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Jump Over These Hurdles?

FB stock has a knack for beating the Street and Q4 should be no different. But Facebook investors will certainly want to get a better sense of the growth.