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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Buys Wand Labs: What It Means

Microsoft (MSFT) just bought itself a seat at the chatbot table with its purchase of Wand Labs, which it can tether with LinkedIn (LNKD).

Free Taco Bell: How to ‘Steal’ a Doritos Loco Taco on June 21

Free Taco Bell will be available to customers in America on June 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. thanks to the Golden State Warriors.

3 Credit Card Stocks Standing on Thin Ice: AXP, V, DFS

With investors expecting a pullback in credit card stocks, will Visa (V), Discover (DFS) and American Express (AXP) stand tall?

Kellogg’s Recall: 23 Products Involved in Peanut Residue Scare

Kellogg's has issued a recall of 23 products that contain peanuts or traces of peanuts, but contain no label to warn those with allergies of the hazard.

Panera Bread Co Cuts Artificial Ingredients From Its Grocery Store Products

Panera has announced that it plans to remove all artificial ingredients from its retail products by the end of the year.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: XOM Stock Has Plenty Left in the Tank

XOM stock is not only one of the best investments among its peers, Exxon enjoys strong tailwinds that could push it further ahead.

Whole Foods Market, Inc.: Run While You Still Can! (WFM)

Whole Foods (WFM) stock is cratering on Wednesday after news hit that the organic grocer received a warning letter from the FDA.

Fun With Numbers: How Amazon (AMZN) Stock Looks Cheap

I can't say it's a good idea to buy or sell Amazon, but I do see three reasons why it might be considered cheap.

SolarCity Corp: Don’t Invest With the Sun in Your Eyes (SCTY)

SCTY stock is down almost 60%, but its inability to turn a profit and heavy reliance on government policies make SolarCity too risky to buy.

Starbucks’ New Sunset Menu: Granitas and Trifles Are Here This Summer

Starbucks (SBUX) is making this summer a little less heated with its new granitas -- slushies -- and trifle, which are sugar-infused treats.

Marley Spoon, Martha Stewart Team Up on Home-Delivery Meal Kits

Martha Stewart and Marley Spoon are teaming up to bring fresh ingredients to your doorstep on nights when you want to prepare your own meals.

Twitter Inc Invests $70 Million In SoundCloud (TWTR)

A rumor in 2014 surfaced that Twitter would buy SoundCloud. It didn't happen then, but today is a different story.

Microsoft Corporation: 3 Things the LinkedIn Deal Means for Tech and the Economy (MSFT, LNKD)

Mega acquisitions often signal industrial changes, and the LinkedIn deal forebodes potential issues for the economy.

Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock Shrugs off Lower Revenue, Bull Case Remains

Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) was forced to cut its quarterly revenue forecast but the market in Baidu stock recovered after just one session.

Sears Holdings Corp to Expand DieHard Brand to Include Car Tires

Sears has announced that it will be expanding its DieHard brand to include car tires that will be available this rummer.

AMZN Stock: Amazon.com, Inc. Music Streaming Will End Spotify

Amazon is rumored to be prepping a standalone streaming music service in a move that would mark the beginning of the end for Spotify.

New Starbucks Drink: Double Double Fudge Bar Frappuccino Joins Menu

Starbucks is launching the Double Double Fudge Bar Frappuccino, a frozen beverage that is as chocolatey as it sounds.

Flag Day 2016: When Is It? What Is It?

Flag Day 2016 will take place this Tuesday. The holiday is celebrated on June 14 every year, in honor of the day in which the…

5 of the Most Cutting-Edge Tech Stocks on Wall Street

Tech stocks can be risky, but that's part of innovation. Here are five cutting-edge tech stocks that aren't afraid to make big bets.