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Yum! Brands, Inc.’s Taco Bell Plans Big Expansion in Spain

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 13, 2016

Taco Bell and Yum! Brands, Inc. have announced a major expansion in Spain that will add 45 new restaurants in the Iberian country by 2020.

Anheuser Busch Inbev SA NV (ADR): BUD Selling Off Brands for $7.8B

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 13, 2016

Anheuser Busch Inbev SA NV (ADR) is selling off its Eastern European brands to Asahi for $7.8 billion in order to make room for its merger with SABMiller.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Scales Back Its Self-Driving Car Plans

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise Dec 13, 2016

Alphabet (GOOGL) isn't giving up entirely on the driverless car, but it's hedging its ambitions and likely will develop products with partners instead.

Why Did Kanye West Meet With Donald Trump at Trump Tower Today?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 13, 2016

Kanye West and Donald Trump met at Trump Tower today as West was released from the hospital. It is unclear what the two talked about today.

How MCD Holiday Cups Are Causing a Stir for McDonald’s Corporation

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 13, 2016

McDonald's Corporation's (MCD) holiday cups are in the news after one dirty mind ruined an innocent image of two mittens.

3M Co (MMM) Outlook: CEO Sees Success in 2017 and Beyond

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 13, 2016

3M Co (MMM) President and CEO Inge Thulin sees a positive future for the company with strong results for 2017 and beyond.

Follow Donald Trump’s Evolution On Twitter Inc (TWTR)

By Dec 13, 2016

Donald Trump's Twitter account was not always the spectacle that it has become now. Journalist Adam Harris attempted to see how it evolved...

Major New Study: Statins May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 12, 2016

A new study shows that taking cholesterol-reducing drugs statins could help to reduce your odds of getting Alzheimer's Disease in the future.

Best Buy Co Inc (BBY): Best Buy Employees Surprise Teen With Wii U

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 12, 2016

Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) did something incredible over the weekend as one of its New York stores bought a Wii U for a boy who played there every day.

VIAB, CBS: The Viacom, Inc.-CBS Corporation Merger Looks Like a No-Go

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 12, 2016

Viacom, Inc. (VIA,VIAB) and CBS Corporation (CBS) are unlikely to go through with a merger now that National Amusements isn't pushing it.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN) Stock Gains on Opthotech’s Loss

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise Dec 12, 2016

Opthotech hoped to compete with Eylea, but REGN stock holders are the ones cheering. Regeneron stock is up on news that OPHT can't compete.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Co-CEO Monty Moran to Step Down

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 12, 2016

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) co-CEO Monty Moran is stepping down and Steve Ells will is taking over as sole CEO of the company.

Should I Buy AT&T Inc. (T) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 12, 2016

AT&T stock has been abuzz on news of the proposed acquisition of Time Warner, but this could be both good and bad for T shareholders.