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Good Friday 2017: Is the Stock Market Open?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Good Friday 2017 is coming up and many looking to trade on that day are wondering the same thing: is the stock market open on Good Friday?

New on Amazon Prime Video: What’s Coming for April 2017?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
There's plenty of stuff that will be new on Amazon Prime Videos this coming month, including a slate of original series from the company.

Xbox Live Games With Gold for April 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
There are plenty of Xbox Live games with Gold (MSFT) for the month of April, including a 'Walking Dead' title and an 'Assassin's Creed' game.

Gummy Bear Maker Haribo to Open First U.S. Factory

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Haribo, the German-based maker of Gummy Bears, is planning to open its first factory in the United States in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.

13 New Movies Coming to Theaters in April 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Thirteen new movies that fit the bill of being major blockbuster films will be released in April. Here's what you can expect next month.

New on Netflix in April 2017: 20 New Netflix Movies

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The April selection of what's new on Netflix has been announced. Here's what you can expect next month, including a few classics such as Schindler's List.

The Pirate Bay Is Down. Here’s What Happened

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Pirate Bay has shut down for good following pressure from Internet backbone Cogent, which shut down its IP address. Here's what happened.

Walt Disney Co (DIS) CEO Bob Iger Agrees to Stay a Little Longer

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
It appears as if Bob Iger will stay with Disney (DIS) for longer as the company has extended his contract following reports of his departure.

Bebe Closing 2017: Mall Chain Plans to Shutter All Stores

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
New reports claim that there will be a Bebe closing this year that will have the retailer closing all of its mall stores.

TEVA Layoffs? Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) Denies Job Cut Rumors

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Reports claim that a series of TEVA layoffs could cost up to 6,000 employees their jobs, but the company says those numbers are wrong.

Alaska Airlines to Retire the Virgin America Brand by 2019

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Alaska Airlines has announced that it will likely be retiring the Virgin America brand in 2019 and bring elements of it to its own flights.

National Puppy Day 2017: 10 Cute Puppies Pictures to Share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Today, March 23, is National Puppy Day 2017 and 'InvestorPlace' has collected a gallery of cute puppy images to celebrate with.

When Is Palm Sunday 2017?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
What do you know about Palm Sunday 2017, which commemorates the day in which Jesus arrived at Jerusalem. Here's what you should know about it.

Bonnaroo 2017 Lineup, Tickets and More Information

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Bonnaroo 2017 lineup has been announced, as well as details on how much tickets go for and a new stage that will appease all…

How Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Plans to Purge Counterfeits

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon (AMZN) is launching an initiative that will help the retail giant combat counterfeit products that give its e-commerce services a bad name.

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.
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