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Key Takeaways From July’s Strong Jobs Report

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' jobs report for July indirectly up-ended gold, oil and bonds, leaving stocks as the only viable option. But ...

The 7 Best Ways to Buy Gold

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the global economy starting to be shaky, gold is shining again. Here are seven ways to buy gold for your portfolio.

3 Technology Stocks Set to Continue Outperforming the Market

By Johnson Research Group
The technology sector historically outperforms the S&P 500 in the latter half of the year, and V, MSFT and AAPL are among the best.

Summer Olympics 2016: 11 Things to Know About Simone Biles

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Summer Olympics 2016 are almost here and gymnast Simone Biles is catching everyone's eye and is a fan favorite for a gold meal.

Ford Motor Company Recall: Nearly 1 Million Cars at Risk of Door Swinging Open

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A Ford recall has been announced for several of the company's vehicles due to the risk that the doors can fly open while in use.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation: Forget the CHK Stock Loss, It’s Debt That Matters

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Great news for CHK stock holders:Chesapeake continues to make progress on its massive debt load. Still, it's a risky play in this environment.

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Can EA Stock Break Its Slump?

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Electronic Arts posted fiscal Q1 earnings that beat expectations. Could this be the beginning of a breakout for EA stock?

Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) Reports Q2 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Herbalife (HLF) has released its earnings report for the second quarter of 2016 and its earnings and revenue were above estimates.

Will Tesla Motors’ Merger with SolarCity Shine? (TSLA, SCTY)

By ValueWalk
Tesla Motors' purTesla Motors' purchase of SolarCity brings together heavyweights of the sector. Here's a view on whether or not TSLA and SCTY can succeed

Square Inc (SQ) Stock Shapes Up for Investors

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
When Square last reported earnings, the results were downright awful, but according to the latest report, SQ stock had little issues getting a beat.

Starbucks Corporation Recalls Millions of Stainless Steel Straws

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks (SBUX) has announced a recall for its stainless steel straws following three reports of them cutting children's mouths.

Lackluster ADP Payrolls Bodes Poorly for Friday Jobs Report

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Wednesday's ADP payrolls report may have been better than expected, but the broad trend is still pointed in the wrong direction.

Moon Express Gets FAA Permission for 2017 Moon Landing

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Moon Express, a private organization, announced on Wednesday, that it has received approval from the FAA for a 2017 moon landing.

SODA Stock: Any Fizz Left in Sodastream International Ltd?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
SODA stock just posted great earnings, but given its niche, it might not have the legs for long-term growth.

Bitcoin Prices Plunge After Bitfinex Exchange Hack in Hong Kong

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Bitcoin prices fell hard on Tuesday after $72 million worth of the virtual currency was stolen from a Hong Kong exchange.

Facebook Inc: Instagram Stories Rips off Snapchat – What It Means for FB Stock

By Jeff Reeves
FB stock is outperforming, and many credit Mark Zuckerberg. But Facebook just admitted its Instagram arm ripped off a competitor.

McDonald’s Corporation Making Big Changes to Its Buns, Chicken Nuggets

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's (MCD) is making changes to its buns, chicken nuggets and other menu items in an effort to draw in health-conscience customers.

Electronic Arts Inc.: Expect a Low Score From EA Stock After Earnings

By Jessica Loder, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) is getting ready to report earnings. Here's what you can expect from EA stock.

Tablet Sales Continue to Slide — What Are Investors to Do?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tablet sales have certainly lost their luster. Should you consider that when picking stocks for your portfolio?
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