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3 Fantastic Blue Chips to Avoid (For Now)

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
JNJ, LLY and BMY are all reliable blue chips, but their current valuation makes them a poor investment right now.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Isn’t Ending iTunes Music Downloads

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Thursday's Apple Rumors include a failed attempt to recover iPhone data from a missing boy's iPhone, a smart home patent and more.

Morley Safer Retiring From ’60 Minutes’

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Morley Safer is retiring from '60 Minutes' after more than 50 years with the show and having reported a total of 919 stories.

5 Baffling Reasons Why Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Is Dying

By Greg Gambone, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo's struggling core business is up for sale, and these are some of the biggest problems keeping YHOO in the doldrums.

Walt Disney Co: DIS Selling Is Overdone

By Charles Payne
DIS stock had a big selloff after an earnings miss, but in many ways it looks like Disney might be a victim of its own success.

Electronic Arts Inc. – ‘Star Wars’ Shoots EA Stock Into Hyperdrive

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
EA stock staged a rally on the heels of a strong earnings report driven by continued growth in its “Star Wars” franchise and mobile unit.

Idiocy! Judge Denies Office Depot Inc (ODP) and Staples, Inc. (SPLS) Deal

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Staples, Inc. (SPLS) and Office Depot Inc (ODP) crashed after a court blocked their merger, as it's now unclear how these chains can survive.

FedEx Corporation Stores, eBay Inc Team Up on Drop-off Location Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
FedEx is teaming up with eBay on a drop-off location deal that will make it easier for online sellers to get their items to buyers.

The Wendys Co Earnings Selloff Is Nonsensical! (WEN)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
WEN stock craters on Wednesday despite great Q! results and raised guidance. Wall Street's thinking backwards on this one -- but be careful!

J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) Bets on Home Appliances

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
JC Penney is planning to expand its home appliance offerings to 500 stores and its website in hopes that it will help its turnaround.

Is It Time to Sell Stocks? Ask California!

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some investors might look to the VIX to determine if the S&P 500 is too pricey, but the California pension fund for public employees might be the real indicator.

Target Corporation: Can TGT Stock Move Past Bathroom Policy?

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target's firm position on transgender identity was politically unnecessary and damaging to both TGT stock and its corporate brand.

7 Happy Mother’s Day Images to Post on Facebook, Twitter

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
In honor of mothers everywhere, we have found some of the greatest Happy Mother's Day images. Check these out, and share your favorite on social media.

GM, Lyft Team Up on Self-Driving Taxis

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
GM and Lyft will begin testing driverless taxis in an undisclosed city, giving passengers the option of getting their ride without driving or having a driver.

Do Basic Materials Have Market Mojo? DOW, DD, NEM

By Profit Scanner
Basic materials stocks are looking better of late, and this look at three of them -- DOW, DD and NEM -- can give some insight into the industry as a whole.

Sears Hometown “Store-Within-A-Store” Program Gains Momentum (SHOS)

By ValueWalk
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores continues to build its network of independent retailers in hopes of improving sales and earnings, and boosting SHOS stock

McDonald’s Corporation: Garlic Fries Could Signal the End of MCD’s Momentum

By Jayson Derrick, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's stock has surged 30% in just a year, partly due to the success of All-Day Breakfast. Are garlic fries the answer to tapered growth?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA): Chinese Shoppers Keep Spending — For Now

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) delivered impressive sales gains, but caution remains in order for BABA stock amid a weaker Chinese economy.

6 Happy Cinco de Mayo Images to Post on Facebook, Twitter

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
It is finally Cinco de Mayo and we have decided to celebrate the day in style by sharing six images you can post on Facebook or Twitter to celebrate it.
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