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MLK Day 2017 Images: 7 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes to Post Online

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 13, 2017

We have compiled the best images of quotes to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here are seven things he said that are completely timeless.

Lowe’s Layoffs: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) to Cut Around 3,000 Jobs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 13, 2017

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) is planning to cut about 3,000 jobs as it adjusts for shifting shopping habits from customers.

MLK Day 2017: 10 Facts About Civil Rights Icon Martin Luther King Jr.

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 13, 2017

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017 is this coming Monday. Here are 10 things to remember the civil rights activist by as we celebrate the day.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock’s Booming Cloud Biz Gets More Secure

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Jan 13, 2017

With Amazon's apparent purchase of harvest.ai, AMZN stock is bolstering its darling, Amazon Web Services, or AWS.

MLK Day 2017: Is Stock Market Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 13, 2017

Is the stock market closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? The first real holiday of the year is upon us in the form of…

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Reveals New Supercharger Stations Pricing

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 13, 2017

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) has revealed the prices for its supercharging stations that new customers after Jan. 15, 2017 will have to pay.

U.S. Mint: New $100 Coin to Feature First Black Lady Liberty

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 13, 2017

The U.S. Mint is releasing a coin with the first black woman in any currency. Lady Liberty's face will be on it, which will be worth $100.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Earnings Highlights: What to Know About Q4

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 13, 2017

Bank of America Corp (BAC) has released its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016 and it beat Wall Street's EPS estimates.

Friday the 13th Superstitions: Why Is the Date Unlucky?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 13, 2017

Today is Friday the 13th and many people will be watching their actions as they go about their day due to superstitions.

‘Becoming Warren Buffett’: 11 Things to Know About the HBO Documentary

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 12, 2017

Warren Buffett will be receiving plenty of attention soon as HBO is releasing a biographical series on his life. Here’s what you should know.

JetBlue Free WiFi: 5 Things to Know About the Company’s Move

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 12, 2017

JetBlue free WiFi (JBLU) is coming very soon. Here are five things you should know about the move, which include free streaming options.

Study: Does Nutella Cause Cancer?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 12, 2017

A new study is examining the potential that Nutella has to cause cancer as one of its ingredients may contain carcinogens. Here's what you should know.

4 Retail Stocks That Will Make It or Break It in 2017

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 12, 2017

Target, Big Lots, Sears and Macy's are all retailers moving into focus this year as they teeter on the edge of success and failure.

3 Risks That Could Crater the Snapchat IPO

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 12, 2017

Sure, the Snapchat IPO will be red hot, but there are still risks. Here’s a look at three that could tank the offering.