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Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Brings Taco Bell Back to China

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is testing the waters with a new Taco Bell location in Shanghai before a larger expansion in the country.

The Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN) Prime Card Just Got Better

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Amazon (AMZN) has offered its Prime credit card for a while now, but it's increasing the cashback rate from 3% to 5% -- a boon for Amazon Prime.

Auto Stocks Have a Lot to Lose Under Trump

By Charles Payne
The auto industry has a lot to lose if forced to choose between a harsh 35% tax from President-elect Trump or to build only in America.

Walmart Layoffs 2017: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Plans Imminent Job Cuts

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is reportedly planning to lay off hundreds of its human resource employees in the very near future.

J M Smucker Co (SJM) Announces Coffee Price Increases for Dunkin’ Donuts, Folgers

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
J M Smucker Co (SJM) is increasing the list price of certain coffees that it sells due to sustained increases in green coffee costs.

General Electric Company (GE) Has Reached Peak Immelt

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
It may be time for General Electric (GE) shareholders seeking superior returns to bail on long-time GE CEO Jeff Immelt.

All 8 Monopoly Tokens Could Change Based on Internet Votes

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Monopoly is launching a new version of the game called Token Madness that will include some tokens that will be decided based on Internet votes.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) May Unplug Heavy Unlimited Data Users

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has announced that users who grandfathered its unlimited data plans may lose their service if they exceed a certain limit.

Starbucks Evenings Are a No-Go: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Discontinues Failed Alcohol Test

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has announced that it is putting an end to its Starbucks Evenings program that served alcohol.

Candy Maker Mars Buys Animal Hospital Chain VCA Inc (WOOF) for $9.1B

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Candy maker Mars has reached a deal with animal hospital chain VCA Inc to acquire the company for $9.1 billion. Here's what you should know.

Snap Inc. Chooses UK for Snapchat HQ

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Snap Inc. has decided that it will be setting up its Snapchat HQ in the United Kingdom to handle its international operations.

3 Cryptocurrency Investments to Capitalize on the Bitcoin Craze

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Dow Jones on the edge of 20,000 points is nothing compared to the record-breaking surge in bitcoin, ethereum and digital currencies.

Major Changes Planned for Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO): What Does Altaba Mean?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) has announced that it will be making changes if the deal with Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is completed.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock Is a “Hold” at Best

By Ryan Fuhrmann, InvestorPlace Contributor
Uncertainty is high at Tesla (TSLA), and there isn’t much current visibility for Tesla stock holders on profit or cash flow production.

3 Reasons Square Inc (SQ) Stock Is Prime Buyout Bait

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square had the foresight to pioneer mobile commerce and it has continued to innovate. For these reasons, SQ stock looks like a good buyout target.

Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) Narrows Q4 Guidance

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) has updated its guidance for revenue and earnings per share for the fourth quarter 2016.

Is Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Finally Tripping Up in the Markets?

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although FB stock is one of the most consistently strong names among the FANGs, its recent troubles raise short-term questions.

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) to Sell Majority Stake in China

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is planning to sell the majority of its stake in its China business for roughly $2.1 billion.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU) to Invest $1B in U.S., Create 2,000 Jobs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU) will create 2,000 jobs in the U.S. with a new $1 billion investment plan.
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