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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.

McDonald’s Corporation Opens Paris Location That Doesn’t Serve Burgers

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's has launched a new, upscale restaurant in Paris that sells plenty of sweets and coffee. However, the restaurant doesn't serve burgers or fries.

Harvest Moon 2016: The Best Time and Place to See It

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Harvest Moon 2016 will take place tonight and certain parts of the planet will also see a penumbral lunar eclipse, as well.

Taco Bell Corp. Promo: How to Win Free Sony Corp (ADR) PlayStation VR

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Taco Bell (YUM) has launched a promotion along with Sony (SNE) that gives you an opportunity to win a PlayStation VR bundle ahead of its release.

Last-Minute Deal Helps Save 400 Aeropostale Inc Stores

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Aeropostale (AROPQ) will continue operating 400 stores as part of a last-minute deal with mall owners to reduce its rent.

Guggenheim Museum Unveils 18 Karat Gold Toilet (You Can Use)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Guggenheim has launched an 18-karat gold toilet that anyone can use. It is worth between $1.5 million to $2.5 million. It is monitored by security.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Isn’t a Buy Until Stumpf Sets Things Straight

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sept 20. marks Wells Fargo (WFC) CEO John Stumpf’s last chance to get ahead of the scandal with his reputation intact. Until then, Wells Fargo stock isn't a buy.

Dollar General Corp. Hiring 10,000 Employees by Oct. 15

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Dollar General has announced plans to hire 10,000 employees by October 15. The company plans on opening nearly 2,000 stores over the next two fiscal years.

Six Flags Entertainment Corp Commits to Using Only Cage-Free Eggs

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Six Flags (SIX) has released a statement, claiming it will move to only sell cage-free eggs in its theme parks by 2026. Here's what you need to know.

5 Ways You Can Invest in Gold

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Here we examine five ways to invest in gold, and identify the pros and cons of each approach to gold investing.

Pfizer Inc. May Get FDA Ok to Remove ‘Black Box’ Warning From Chantix

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Pfizer (PFE) may gain approval to remove its 'Black Box' warning from its smoking addiction medicine Chantix, which may have adverse side-effects.

Retailers Have No Clue What Millennials Want

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Millennials spend $600 billion per year and are about to reach their peak earning years. But most retailers still haven't figured them out.
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