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The Death of Malls: Who Loses, Who Wins?

Online retail continues to transform malls, with 40% disappearing over the next decade. Those not keeping up are going to be left behind.

Carl Icahn Takes Stake in Allergan plc Ordinary Shares (AGN) Stock

Allergan stock was up on Tuesday after news that Carl Icahn had taken a 'large' stake in the company, but details weren't revealed.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc: Can the Rally Last? (CLF)

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (NYSE:CLF) has suffered since 2011. But after strong earnings and an upgrade, CLF is rallying. Can it last?

SodaStream International Ltd.: SODA Stock Looks Bubbly After Beer Bar News

SodaStream International Ltd. (NASDAQ:SODA) surged 10% on news of a home beer brewer. But SODA stock can't keep this momentum up.

10 Happy Memorial Day Images to Post on Facebook, Twitter

Happy Memorial Day! In commemoration of the veterans who gave their life for their country, we have compiled some of the best Memorial Day images to share.

Did Greek Archaeologist Find Aristotle’s Tomb?

An exciting discovery is believed to have taken place as Aristotle's grave may have been found by a Greek archeologist. This has yet to be confirmed.

10 Highest-Paid Female CEOs in 2015

The Associated Press and Equilar have released data of the highest-paid female CEOs in 2015. The compilation includes the 10 best-paid women in the U.S., with the head…

10 Highest-Paid CEOs in 2015

The 10 highest-paid CEOs out there were revealed in a list by the Associated Press and Equilar.

The Consolidating Food Industry: Bayer AG (BAYRY) and Monsanto Company (MON)

A deal between Monsanto (MON) and Bayer (BAYRY) was rejected, but it's not dead yet, and would be one more notch in the consolidation of the food industry.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc: VRX May Not Be a Lost Cause After All

Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) may be wounded, but it's not dead yet. A team of suitors expressed interest in the company a few weeks ago.

Micron Technology, Inc.: Will the Surge in MU Stock Last?

Things have been looking up lately for Micron, and it looks like a sign of a turnaround for MU stock, not just a short-term pop?

Google Discontinues Nexus 9 Tablets

Google is no longer selling Nexus 9 tablets as the device has been discontinued. The gadget never really caught on, and neither did several other Nexus products.

Rihanna Launches New Futuristic Sunglasses Line With Christian Dior

Rihanna has designed a new line of sunglasses as part of a partnership with Dior. The eyewear is futuristic and inspired by a Star Trek character.

STUDY: Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Result of Mild Infections

A new study shows that Alzheimer's disease may be caused by the brain fighting off infections. Here's what you need to know about the research.

Time for Apple Inc. to Buy Time Warner Inc (TWX, AAPL)

Apple stock could benefit from a possible merger with TWX stock, despite the risk and challenges it poses.

Millennial-Themed Stocks: Studs or Duds?

The millennials are the largest cohort in the history of the U.S. and that's got investors trying to figure out how to benefit from them.

7 Young Investors Making a Killing in 2016

There's no objective ranking of the best young investors in the world, as "young" is so subjective. But these seven are early successes indeed.

NASDAQ Denies Stock Listing for Marijuana Startup MassRoots

Nasdaq has denied marijuana social network MassRoots a place in the stock exchange due to the fact that cannabis possession remains a federal crime.

What Is Red Nose Day?

What is Red Nose Day? The celebrity telethon was first designed to raise money for families living in poverty in numerous parts of the world.