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Macy’s Inc (M) Gets With the Times, Partners With Apple Inc. (AAPL)

A budding association with a number of star brands, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), is just the makeover that Macy's Inc (NYSE:M) needs.

More Flat Trading Makes the Markets a Waiting Game

Despite the flat trading, technicals suggest the markets should break out soon, but it's tough to tell which way.

Miami Moves Forward With Controversial Zika Aerial Spraying

Miami is continuing with its aerial spraying of pesticides to kill mosquitoes carrying Zika Virus, despite concerns from citizens.

Kroger Co (KR) Q2 Earnings: 12 Things to Know

Kroger Co (KR) released its earnings report for the second quarter of 2016 on Friday and 'InvestorPlace' collected some highlights from it.

A Fan Theory of the Movie ‘Grease’ Goes Viral

The movie 'Grease' may be darker than you think--that is if you believe a fan theory that claims one of the protagonist's was dead all along.

5 Water Stocks With Untapped Potential

The global water industry reports $700 billion in annual sales, or as much as the pharmaceutical industry. Here's how to invest.

NY Mets Sign Tim Tebow: 7 Things to Know About the Deal

The New York Mets have signed Tim Tebow to a Major League Baseball deal. Here are seven things to know about the contract with the Big Apple team.

Priceline Group Inc Ends Name-Your-Own-Airfare Option

Priceline (PCLN) has killed off its name-your-own-airfare option due to a lack of interest in it and the reduced number of airlines.

Barrick Gold Corporation (USA): 3 Pros, 3 Cons of ABX Stock

Key to Barrick's rise this year has been the move in the price of gold. But ABX is also streamlining its operations.

Fear On the Leading Edge of the Dollar Hurricane

A recent article on the economy gives me pause to discuss concerns over the fate of the dollar. And it isn't pretty for us...

Liberty Media Set to Acquire Racing League Formula 1

Liberty Media Group has announced plans to acquire racing league Formula One in a deal worth cash, stock and debt. Here's how much it will cost the firm.

Study: Walmart Stores in Low-Income Locations Have Poorer Ratings

New research reveals that Walmart (WMT) stores that are located in low-income neighborhoods have poorer customer service than other stores.

Wall Street Quiet as Apple Unveils iPhone 7

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P 500 fell a fraction, the Nasdaq gained 0.2% and the Russell 2000 finished the day 0.6% higher.

New York Fashion Week 2016: 8 Things to Know

New York Fashion Week is here and there is plenty to be excited about, including the new Yeezys and warm weather, but the humidity may be an issue.

2016 Summer Paralympics: 7 Things to Know

The 2016 Summer Paralympics are almost here, featuring some of the most talented handicapped athletes in the world. Here's what you need to know.

Upstanders: Starbucks to Debut Original Web Series

Starbucks has announced that it is launching an original web series called 'Upstanders' that tackles a number of social issues that promote justice.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Unpublished Stories to Hit Shelves April 2017

F. Scott Fitzgerald has more to offer the world nearly 80 years after his death as a collection of unpublished stories is slated for an April release.

3 Apparel Stocks Running the Gauntlet (HBI UA VFC)

Apparel stocks have had a bad year that many would prefer to forget. See which stocks are breaking down and which are opportunities.

China Enters Final Phase of Incandescent Bulbs Ban

China has announced that it will completely eliminate the use of incandescent light bulbs, phasing out the products. LED lighting products will rise in popularity.