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5 Blue Chips Laying Off Thousands of Workers

Brace for job cuts. A number of storied names -- and large employers -- are undergoing layoffs despite great improvements in the labor market.

3 Big Pharma Stocks Under the Microscope: BMY, ABBV, LLY

Are prevailing concerns about big pharma stocks taking their toll, or are LLY, BMY and ABBV showing their strength anyway?

Walmart to Discontinue Ad Match Policy in 500 Stores

Walmart is ending its price matching policy in 500 stores across the U.S. and launching a new policy that will help customers save money.

Amazon Quietly Discontinues Price-Match Refunds Policy

Amazon customers may be dismayed to learn that the company is no longer offering refunds for products that lower in price within seven days of ordering it.

Study: Fitbit Tracker Is ‘Highly Inaccurate’

Fitbit has come under fire by California State Polytechnic University researchers as they conducted a study that claim the company's devices' are inaccurate.

Nokia Corp (ADR) (NOK) Layoffs Likely to Hit 10,000-15,000 Employees

Nokia is likely going to layoff up to 15,000 employees as it looks to cut costs following its acquisition of Alcatel Lucent.

HP Inc: HPQ Stock Remains on the Fence

HP (HPQ) continues to tease investors. This old name may have some new blood after all, if a few things fall into place.

ABBV Stock: Could AbbVie Inc’s Gamble on Stemcentrx Pay Off?

Stemcentrx's acquisition does little to alleviate the risk of the potential decrease in sales once Humira loses patent protection.

Netflix, Inc.: Disney Deal Could Catapult NFLX Higher (DIS)

Netflix (NFLX) shares are up 2% in trading on Monday after Piper Jaffray issued positive comments about its global expansion opportunities. Is Netflix stock a buy here?

New on Netflix: 20 New Netflix Movies Coming in June 2016

What's new on Netflix for the month of June? Here are 20 of the best movies and new seasons of TV shows being released on the site next month.

11 New Movies Hitting Theaters in June 2016

There are several major new movies being released next month, including the much-anticipated sequel to the classic Pixar film 'Finding Nemo.'

10 Memorial Day Quotes 2016

We have compiled the 10 best Memorial Day quotes in honor of the holiday that honors fallen war veterans. The federal holiday will take place next Monday.

Micron Technology, Inc.: MU Stock Be Soarin’, So Climb On

Micron stock is flying this week. Bulls have made some strides in the fallen angel. Here's how to play it with MU stock and options.

Viacom, Inc. CEO Files New Lawsuit Against Sumner Redstone

Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman is suing Sumner Redstone after being ousted from his trust that will control his business after his death.

Apple Inc.: AAPL Is Losing Its High-End Mojo

If Apple can’t find a way to regain its innovative edge and grow the high-end market, AAPL stock will eventually have to target the mass market for growth.

Shanghai Disneyland Will Move the Mouse for Walt Disney Co (DIS)

Disney (DIS) stock owners haven't had much reason to rejoice in 2016. That could change with the June opening of Shanghai Disneyland.

Tesla Motors Inc: Will the TSLA Roller Coaster Continue?

Tesla stock's fortunes have been all up and down lately. The new TSLA offering is not necessarily a bad thing, but the ride may not be over yet.

LinkedIn Corp (LNKD): Can This Growth Monster Roar Again?

It’s been a horrific year for holders of LNKD stock, but are things looking up? Unfortunately for LinkedIn, the answer is probably not.

CONTEST: HomeAway, Inc. to Turn Eiffel Tower Into Vacation Home

HomeAway has announced plans to turn the Eiffel Tower into a vacation home and is holding a contest for winners to stay there.