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Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc (SGYP): A Small-Cap Biotech With Momo On Its Side

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Synergy Pharma (SGYP) stock continues barreling through the market with high volume as speculators hope for a buyout of this biotech name.

Hotel Data Breach: Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin Customers May Have Been Hacked

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
HEI Hotels & Resorts, which manages hotels for a variety of companies, has announced a hotel data breach at several of its locations.

Best Buy Co Inc: BBY Stock Downgraded as 4K Prices Plunge

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Best Buy (BBY) stock is bobbing in and out of the red Monday morning as investors react to Jefferies' bearish outlook on Best Buy TV sales.

5 Earnings Reports That Will Paint Our Economic Picture

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Stocks like WMT, A, JASO, HD and CSCO can give investors a glimpse of where the whole economy may be heading.

M&A Rumors: Is H&R Block (HRB) Planning to Sell Itself?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Following an underwhelming few years, H&R Block (HRB) is potentially looking for a buyer to take over the tax preparation services company.

Watch the New ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new trailer for the upcoming 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' film has been released ahead of its theatrical debut on Dec. 16, 2016.

Deep Fried Twinkies: Hostess Launches Its First Frozen Treat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Fans of Deep Fried Twinkies at fairs can now buy Hostess' version of the treats from Walmart retail stores across the United States.

McDonald’s Corporation Urged to Stop Selling Food With Antibiotics

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's (MCD) is being urged to stop using antibiotics with food in them by a United Kingdom-based charity named ShareAction.

SHAK Stock: Shake Shack Inc Down Sharply, But It Shouldn’t Be

By Charles Payne
Shake Shack earnings weren't outstanding, but the SHAK stock selloff has been an overreaction in a company with a lot of potential.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Bubble Up to New Highs

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.6%, the S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq gained 0.5% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.5%.

MTV VMAs 2016: Rihanna to Receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Rihanna will receive a special honor at the VMAs in the form of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, honoring excellence in music, videos and more.

Swedish Fish Oreos Are Now a Thing

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Nabisco is launching Swedish Fish Oreos--perhaps the strangest flavor yet of the popular cookie snack. The filling will be red and briny.

Girl Scout Cookies: 2 New Flavors Announced

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Two new Girl Scout Cookies have been announced by the organization for the 2017 cookie season and both are based on s'mores.

Disney World to End Famed Main Street Electrical Parade

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walt Disney (DIS) has announced that its famous Main Street Electrical Parade at Disney World will be coming to an end on Oct. 9.

Why Arianna Huffington Is Leaving Huffington Post

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Arianna Huffington has announced that she is leaving Huffington Post, which she founded, to lead a new company called Thrive Global.

Don’t Be Afraid of Understanding Expected Volatility

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The VIX, or "fear index," can give clues as to upcoming market movement based on expected volatility.

Walt Disney Co: Buy Disney Stock With ESPN on the Mend

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disney stock investors are getting impatient with DIS, but ESPN's problems may be solved in the coming year.

LC Stock: The Pain of LendingClub Corp’s Tumultuous Year

By Ryan Fuhrmann, InvestorPlace Contributor
LendingClub has blazed a new trail from traditional lenders, but self-inflicted wounds are holding LC stock back.

Starbucks to Start Offering Almond Milk in September

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks is appeasing vegans everywhere by offering almond milk -- made from almond butter -- as a nondairy option. It will make your drink 60 cents more expensive.
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