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Old Farmer’s Alamanac: Winter Weather Predictions for 2016-2017

The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its long-range winter weather forecast, predicting how cold and snowy winter will be in North America.

2 REITs That Could Plunge 20% and 2 to Buy Now (O, DLR, APLE, LXP)

Are real estate investment trusts in a bubble? The evidence is mounting -- especially in the big names many investors see as sacred.

Starbucks Corporation Pumpkin Spice Lattes: The Latest News and Rumors

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes are almost here and it looks like there will new version of the drink available in grocery stores this year.

3 Big Retail Earnings in Focus – WMT TGT SHLD

Can big box stores like Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT) and Sears (SHLD) corral momentum heading into their Q2 earnings?

Adele Turns Down Super Bowl Half-Time Show

Adele told fans at a concert over the weekend that she has turned down an offer to perform during the 2017 Super Bowl Halftime show.

TSLA News: Tesla Motors Inc Deletes & Restores ‘Autopilot’ on Chinese Website

Tesla (TSLA) removed the term "Autopilot" from its Chinese website on Sunday after an accident, but then added it back again on Monday.

Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc (SGYP): A Small-Cap Biotech With Momo On Its Side

Synergy Pharma (SGYP) stock continues barreling through the market with high volume as speculators hope for a buyout of this biotech name.

Hotel Data Breach: Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin Customers May Have Been Hacked

HEI Hotels & Resorts, which manages hotels for a variety of companies, has announced a hotel data breach at several of its locations.

Best Buy Co Inc: BBY Stock Downgraded as 4K Prices Plunge

Best Buy (BBY) stock is bobbing in and out of the red Monday morning as investors react to Jefferies' bearish outlook on Best Buy TV sales.

5 Earnings Reports That Will Paint Our Economic Picture

Stocks like WMT, A, JASO, HD and CSCO can give investors a glimpse of where the whole economy may be heading.

M&A Rumors: Is H&R Block (HRB) Planning to Sell Itself?

Following an underwhelming few years, H&R Block (HRB) is potentially looking for a buyer to take over the tax preparation services company.

Watch the New ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer

A new trailer for the upcoming 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' film has been released ahead of its theatrical debut on Dec. 16, 2016.

Deep Fried Twinkies: Hostess Launches Its First Frozen Treat

Fans of Deep Fried Twinkies at fairs can now buy Hostess' version of the treats from Walmart retail stores across the United States.

McDonald’s Corporation Urged to Stop Selling Food With Antibiotics

McDonald's (MCD) is being urged to stop using antibiotics with food in them by a United Kingdom-based charity named ShareAction.

SHAK Stock: Shake Shack Inc Down Sharply, But It Shouldn’t Be

Shake Shack earnings weren't outstanding, but the SHAK stock selloff has been an overreaction in a company with a lot of potential.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Bubble Up to New Highs

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.6%, the S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq gained 0.5% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.5%.

MTV VMAs 2016: Rihanna to Receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

Rihanna will receive a special honor at the VMAs in the form of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, honoring excellence in music, videos and more.

Swedish Fish Oreos Are Now a Thing

Nabisco is launching Swedish Fish Oreos--perhaps the strangest flavor yet of the popular cookie snack. The filling will be red and briny.

Girl Scout Cookies: 2 New Flavors Announced

Two new Girl Scout Cookies have been announced by the organization for the 2017 cookie season and both are based on s'mores.