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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.

Goldman Upgrade Of Tesla Motors Inc Sticks Out Like A Sore Thumb

Goldman Sachs's recent upgrade of Tesla is met with some raised eyebrows on the timing of the call...

Union News: Kroger Employees in Virginia Prepare to Strike

A number of Kroger employees who make up a union in Virginia are ready to strike as they're looking for a pay increase as the retailer is succeeding.

3 Tech Stocks That Are Toast! (SQ SCTY BOX)

Tech stocks are generally risky, but it seems that things have gotten even worse lately. These are the three worst offenders to avoid.

Has Apple Inc. Stock Finally Gotten Its Groove Back? (AAPL)

Apple stock may still have growth in its future, but if you're expecting the AAPL of old, you will probably be disappointed.

Salesforce.com, Inc. Defies Expectations Again! (CRM)

CRM stock is jumping on Thursday after beating on earnings and revenue, while raising FY 2017 guidance. Well done!

Alcohol Stocks: 2 to Tap, 2 to Dump (ABEV BF.B CCU SAM)

Global alcohol consumption is down for the first time in 20 years, pitting financially strong alcohol stocks against the weak.

Rage Against the Machine Debuts Mystery Countdown Clock

Rage Against the Machine has debuted a mystery clock that has created a countdown for an announcement, and it probably has something to do with Public Enemy.

Intel Corporation: Cash, Growth and Dividends Galore (INTC)

Intel’s cash generation leaves ample room to pursue acquisitions and build out its capabilities. INTC is a great deal at current levels.

Report Card: Home Depot Inc (HD) vs. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW)

Both HD and LOW posted stellar earnings this quarter, but they diverge in some areas. Does this make one a better buy than the other?

Staples, Inc.: One Quarter Won’t Reverse the Slow Bleed (SPLS)

Staples (SPLS) stock is advancing on Wednesday after a nice first-quarter earnings beat. But before cheering, consider the long-term outlook.

When You Exit the Market, Don’t Let The Door Hit You On Your Way Out

You cannot make this stuff up. The median stock in the S&P 500 has never been more overvalued on these key metrics. Now's the time for caution...

1 Million Unused Xbox Gamertags to Be Released May 18

Microsoft (MSFT) is making a large number of inactive Xbox gamertags available to gamers who have been subscribed to Gold for at least a year.

Twitter May Stop Counting Photos, Links in 140-Character Limit

Twitter announced that it is changing the length of its tweets slightly, by allowing a total of 140 characters excluding links and photos.