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Black Friday 2016: Macy’s Inc WILL Be Open on Thanksgiving

Macy's (M) is still planning to open on Thanksgiving Day and will do it earlier to draw customers in for Black Friday.

BMY Stock: Don’t Try to Catch This Falling Knife … Yet

Bristol-Myers (BMY) stock is a hot mess right now, but it still has long-term value in its cancer drug pipeline.

TSLA News: Tesla Motors Inc, Panasonic Corporation (ADR) Team Up on Solar Panels

Tesla (TSLA) and Panasonic (PCRFY) are planning to work together on solar panels with the help of a SolarCity (SCTY) facility.

Is the eBay Inc (EBAY) Stock Rally Built to Last?

In the last couple months, eBay stock logged a gain of over 40%, and with a focus on new technologies, EBAY earnings could surprise.

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTCT) Stock Tanks 30% After FDA Denies Its Appeal

PTCT stock suffered a heavy blow today, which came after the FDA denied PTC Therapeutics' appeal concerning its muscular dystrophy drug.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) CEO to Retire

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman has announced that he will be retiring in the Spring of next year.

Alphabet Inc – Google News Debuts ‘Fact Check’ Feature

Google News is launching a 'Fact Check' feature designed to help debunk certain claims, while maintaining articles in line with the truth.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wellness Day: Free Check-Ups, Flu Shots Oct. 15

Walmart Wellness Day is on Oct. 15, and you can get free flu shots, blood pressure check-ups and more as long as you show up early to a store.

Taco Bell Corp. Debuts 4 Sleek New Restaurant Redesigns

Taco Bell has released four new restaurant redesigns that were first teased in May, including Urban Edge, Modern Explorer, California Sol and Heritage.

Industry Pessimism Hits the ‘Big Four’ Bank Stocks

Amid scandals and growing pessimism, the "big four" bank stocks face one of their biggest challenges yet ahead of earnings season.

Starbucks Corporation Espresso Cloud IPA: New Drink Is Coffee-Beer Mix

Starbucks (SBUX) is launching a drink that mixes beer with an espresso. Here's what you should know about the Espresso Cloud, which was designed by an employee.

The Love Story Is Over for Twitter Inc (TWTR)

Twitter has been abuzz with buyout talk, but that saga seems at an end as potential suitor Salesforce (CRM) announced TWTR isn't the "right fit."

Scientists: Great Barrier Reef Is ‘Almost Dead’

Scientists have discovered that the Great Barrier Reef is "almost dead," stating that if it was a human, it'd be on life support right now.

Walt Disney Co, Dole Food Company Inc Team Up on Co-Branded Produce

Disney and Dole have partnered up to release produce that includes themes surrounding both companies, including 'Star Wars' and Marvel characters.

JK Rowling Confirms There Will Be 5 ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Movies

Harry Potter fans are in for a treat as author JK Rowling has confirmed that there will be more 'Fantastic Beasts' movies.

HP Layoffs: Up to 4,000 Job Cuts Planned

A new series of HP layoffs will have the company cutting up to 4,000 jobs over the next three years in an effort to reduce costs.

Hershey Co (HSY) CEO John Bilbrey to Retire Next Summer

Hershey (HSY) Chairman, President and CEO John Bilbrey will be retiring next year and the company is already searching for his replacement.

New Tinder Smart Photos Helps Users Pick Best Selfies

Tinder has created a feature called Smart Photos that examines swiping patterns to determine which ones of your photos will do the best.

Bomb Threat Closes Legoland Florida

A bomb threat has led to Legoland being closed in Florida. Here's what you need to know about the near bomb disaster in the Southern state.