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Macy’s Inc Hiring 83,000 for the 2016 Holiday Season

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Macy's is hiring more than 80,000 workers for its holiday period, surpassing the total number of workers that Target and Kohl's will hire.

FedEx Corporation (FDX) to Raise Shipping Rates in 2017

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
FedEx (FDX) has announced that it will be increasing its shipping rates in 2017 and several other changes to surcharges.

Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) Is an Uncertain Prospect Ahead of Earnings

By Richard Saintvilus, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors must reconcile the upward potential in ADBE stock versus the risk of holding these shares through the Adobe's earnings report.

Kellogg Eggo Waffle Recall: List of States, UPC Codes, Best If Used by Dates

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
An Eggo Waffle recall has been announced by Kellogg (K) for its Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles due to a possible contamination.

ECA Stock: Encana Corp (USA) Sells $1B in Shares to Increase Oil Output

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Encana (ECA) is down on news that it is selling a billion worth in shares to boost its drilling operations in the United States' largest oil field.

Uncle Carl Bails on Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) — Should We Care?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
After years of holding CHK stock, Carl Icahn partially bailed. But that shouldn't sway investors on holding Chesapeake Energy or not.

Kmart Corporation Stores Closing List for 2016

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Kmart (SHLD) announced that it is closing 64 stores by the end of the year in 28 states. Here's a list of the stores that will shut down.

McDonald’s Corporation May Owe EU $500 Million in Back Taxes

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's (MCD) may be on the hook for $500 million in back taxes it owes the European Union (EU). Here's what you need to know about the situation.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2017 Tour Dates

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their tour dates for 2017, which begins in San Antonio January 5. Here's what you should know about it.

Alabama Pipeline Leak: What to Know on East Coast Gas Shortage, Prices

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
An Alabama pipeline leak is causing a gas shortage in the East Coast, which has raised gas prices in the Southern state and adjacent states.

Carnival Corp Creates Original TV Shows for ABC, NBC and The CW

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Carnival Corp (CCL) will be launching new travel shows featuring its cruise ships on three different networks starting on Oct. 1.

Sanofi SA (ADR) (SNY) Sues Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Over Multiple Patent Infringements

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sanofi (SNY) is suing Merck (MRK) for what it claims are several instances of patent infringement connected to its diabetes drug Lantus.

Why the Recent Volatility Is a GOOD Thing

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Volatility may be stressful for investors, but it's not all bad when the VIX goes haywire. Keep an eye out for deals.

Kohl’s Corporation Hiring 69,000 Workers for 2016 Holiday Season (KSS)

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Kohl's (KSS) is looking to hire 69,000 employees for the 2016 holiday season and it has already started employing seasonal workers.

Talk Like a Pirate to Get Free Krispy Kreme Donuts Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day and Krispy Kreme (KKD) is offering free donuts to customers that dress and talk like pirates.

Infoblox Inc (BLOX) Pops on $1.6B Vista Equity Buyout

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Inloblox Inc (NYSE:BLOX) is returning to the private market in a deal by Vista Equity Partners that values BLOX stock at $1.6 billion.

S&P 500: Interest Rates Are Just an Excuse

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The S&P 500 and other U.S. stock indices are hanging by a thread -- but not the thread you think it is. In fact, THAT thread is just an excuse.

Teen Sues Parents for Posting Childhood Pictures on Facebook, Inc.

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
An 18-year-old in Austria is suing her parents for posting more than 500 baby images of her without her consent. Here's what you should know.

Walt Disney Co Denies Zika Is Hurting Theme Park Attendance

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney has refuted claims that the spread of the Zika virus will have a considerable effect on its Florida theme parks, despite an analyst's note.
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