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IBM Stock: International Business Machines Corp. Is Losing Its Must-Win Cloud Battle

IBM stock needs to win the cloud war, but so far, it is struggling despite its efforts to focus IBM cloud services on large enterprises.

LendingClub Corp: LC Stock Slides as CFO Skips Town

LC stock is selling off in Monday's after-hours action after LendingClub missed on earnings and shed another high-level exec.

New Novartis Asthma Pill Shows Promise

A new Novartis asthma pill is showing promise in a clinical trial, helping to reduce inflammation in the lungs, while improving other symptoms.

BK Whopperrito: The New Burger King Whopper-Burrito Rolls Out Nationwide

The Whopperrito is the latest Burger King creation, which is now being rolled nationwide. It combines a traditional Whopper with a burrito.

M&A News: Vail Resorts Buys Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort

Vail Resorts has reportedly acquired Whistler Blackcomb for $1.1 billion in a bid to expand its presence to Canada. Here's what you need to know.

Horizon Pharma PLC: HZNP Stock Pops After HUGE Earnings Beat

HZNP stock beats earnings expectations by a wide margin, as Horizon Pharma aims to corner the rare-disease market.

Zika Virus: What Are the Symptoms?

Concern over Zika Virus has continued to spread and 'InvestorPlace' has collected a list of symptoms to keep and eye out for.

Oracle Corporation: ORCL Stock Is Stuck in No Man’s Land

A transition to the cloud is a savvy move for ORCL stock, but Oracle's growth is being squeezed by margins.

Key Takeaways From July’s Strong Jobs Report

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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)

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

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

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