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HAL, BHI: DOJ Sues to Stop Halliburton Company-Baker Hughes Incorporated Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Department of Justice is suing to stop the merger of Halliburton and Baker Hughes, which are two of the three largest oil companies.

Starbucks Caramel Cocoa Cluster Frappuccino Returns for One Week ONLY!

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks is bringing back the popular Caramel Cocoa Cluster Frappuccino for only one week, starting this Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

Gap Apologizes for Ad Twitter Users Called Racist

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Gap has issued an apology for its controversial ad that some are calling racist due to the way a white girl is positioned in relation to a black girl.

FIT Stock: Is Fitbit Inc’s CEO Utterly Out of Touch?

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor
FIT CEO James Park is tuned in with what consumers want from a wearable device, and that's why Fitbit stock will regain its losses.

Allergan, Pfizer Inc. Fall Prey to Tax-Inversion Hawks (AGN, PFE)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Pfizer (PFE) and Allergan (AGN) could still team up if they wanted to, but with new Treasury rules in place, why would they want to?

Microsoft Corporation: MSFT Doubles Down on Artificial Intelligence

By Greg Gambone, InvestorPlace Contributor
The future of Microsoft stock may become more secure as MSFT shifts focus to advancing mobile artificial intelligence with Cortana.

Fitbit Inc: Is FIT Stock on a Downward Slope?

By Johnson Research Group
FIT Stock is poised for a move, but it could go in either direction. With analyst sentiment down and competition up, tread lightly.

AP Stylebook: Do Not Capitalize Internet, Web After June 1

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The AP Stylebook is being updated on June 1, 2016 and it will include changing the terms 'internet' and 'web' to lowercase.

Boeing Co Stock Is Going Nowhere Until It Does This (BA)

By Charley Blaine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing stock is struggling to respond to the intense competition BA's 737 workhorse faces from rival Airbus and its A320.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Buys Nimbus Therapeutics Subsidiary for $1.2B

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Gilead Sciences has announced that it will be acquiring Nimbus Therapeutics' Nimbus Apollo, Inc. subsidiary for up to $1.2 billion.

Fixed-Income Coupons, You Taste So Good!

By ValueWalk
Pardon the title, but coupon-like total returns really do taste good to me and many other fixed-income investors. That’s because last year’s market returns were…

American Airlines Group Inc: Why You Should Avoid AAL Stock

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Airlines has a poor earnings record, failing to cut costs in bad times and grow in the good time. Simply put, AAL stock is not worth the risk.

GoPro Inc: Will Karma Be the Catalyst GPRO Stock Needs?

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Even if GoPro's new drone does well -- and a lack of marketing calls that into question -- It may not be enough to right a sinking GPRO stock.

No Sales, No Profits, No Bull: When Valuations And Central Banks Collide

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Total business sales have fallen 5% from their July 2014 peak of $1.365 billion. Here's why the erosion of sales is a cause for future concern.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Is Only for the Crazy Ones (CMG)

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle stock will be under pressure as consumers won't be so quick to forgive and forget the madness with Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Apple Inc.’s Fight for Security (AAPL)

By Charles Payne
The AAPL vs. FBI battle over unlocking a phone may be at a close, but what was the impact for Apple?

McDonald’s Corporation: Stop It! China Won’t Reverse the Pain for MCD Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
McDonald's stock has been tough to own lately, and even a (seemingly) compelling growth goal in China isn't going to change that.

How High Can Homebuilders Go? (XHB)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Spring isn't just planting time -- it's a great time to invest in homebuilders, and that's on top of strong new home sales and other tailwinds.

Everest Re Group Ltd: Why RE Stock Is on Fire

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
A series of tailwinds, including sector strength and a good dividend, are helping to push Everest RE Group stock higher.
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