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United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Layoffs to Hit 160 Workers in Richmond

UPS has announced that it will be laying off 160 employees from its Richmond, Virginia location to reduce costs and smooth operations.

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) Is Thwomped on Goldman Sachs Downgrade

Goldman Sachs predicted a huge decline in GRMN stock as competition weighs on Garmin's all-too-important fitness and outdoors segment.

Zendaya, Jona Xaio Join ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Cast

Zendaya Coleman and Jona Xaio have been cast for unspecified roles in the upcoming 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' movie from Marvel and Sony.

Express, Inc. (EXPR) Gets Massacred as Rival Retailers Brace for Impact

Express, Inc. (EXPR) is down huge after missing earnings and guiding for a terrible Q3. Investors should be concerned about the state of retail stocks.

PFE, AZN: Pfizer Inc. to Buy AstraZeneca plc (ADR)’s Antibiotic Business

Pfizer (PFE) has announced that it will be acquiring part of AstraZeneca's (AZN) antibiotic business outside the US for $725 million.

Razor Wars: Gillette Sues Schick Over the Popular Mach3

Gillette has filed a lawsuit against rival shaving supplies manufacturer Schick over claims that one of Schick's line of razors is better than Gillette's Mach3.

RIP Steven Hill: 9 Things to Remember About the ‘Law & Order’ Star

'Law & Order' star Steven Hill has passed away at age 94. His wife said he suffered from multiple ailments. Here are nine things about him.

Cincinnati Zoo Deletes Twitter Inc Account After Continued ‘Harambe’ Heckling

The Cincinnati Zoo has deleted its Twitter (TWTR) and Facebook (FB) accounts after users continued to give it flak over Harambe's death.

Amazon.com, Inc.’s Prime, Hyundai Team Up on Test Drives at Your Doorstep

Amazon (AMZN) is teaming up with Hyundai for offer a special offer that lets Amazon Prime subscribers test drive a 2017 Hyundai Elantra.

NFL’s Tim Tebow Heads to MLB Tryouts

Tim Tebow, a former quarterback for the NFL's New York Jets, is preparing for tryouts with the MLB on Aug. 30 in Los Angeles.

IHOP Pancakes Special: It’s $1 Buttermilk Pancake Short Stack Day!

IHOP is offering customers a short stack of its Buttermilk Pancakes for only $1 today and it will donate money to charity for each order.

KFC Sunscreen Giveaway: 30 SPF Lotion Makes You Smell Liked Fried Chicken!

There is a fried-chicken KFC Sunscreen (YUM) now but the product has already sold out in the company's website. There were 3,000 units available.

Ryan Lochte Loses Ralph Lauren, Speedo, Gentle Hair Remover Deals

Ryan Lochte has been dropped by Speedo and Ralph Lauren (RL) following a Brazil incident in which he lied about being robbed at gunpoint.

5 Fund Managers Expecting a Market Crash (SPY)

The SPY continues making new all-time highs, but these billion-dollar fund makers are quietly betting on a crash.

Target Corporation Stores to Head to More College Towns

Target (TGT) has announced plans to open more stores in college towns as part of an effort to draw in new customers in those areas.

VC News: Kobe Bryant Launches $100M Venture Capital Fund

Former NBA star Kobe Bryant has teamed up with investor Jeff Stibel to launch a $100 million venture capital fund named Bryant Stibel.

Office Depot Inc (ODP) CEO Roland Smith to Retire

Office Depot (ODP) CEO Roland Smith will be retiring from the role in 2017 after the company completes its search for a new CEO.

McDonald’s Fitness Trackers Pulled From Happy Meals Over Rashes

McDonald's has come under fire for its fitness trackers, which caused a rash in some children. The chain is eliminating them from its Happy Meals.

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Concept Car Has Tongues Wagging

The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is a new electric concept car that has a retro look, but comes equipped with modern technology.