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First BMW Self-Driving Cars Coming in 2021

We are only five years away from BMW self driving cars. The company is launching a series of electric and hybrid vehicles over the next few years.

Pope Francis Calls for Study on Women Deacons

Pope Francis has announced that he is setting up a commission to study whether or not women deacons could exist in the Roman Catholic Church.

Sears to Test Appliances-Only Stores

Sears is testing a new concept that revolves around stores that only carry appliances. The first location of this concept will be located in Colorado.

List of Canceled TV Shows 2016

The list of canceled TV shows in 2016 include 'Nashville' and more. Here are 24 series that ended or are ending prematurely this TV season.

Alphabet Inc: Google Diversifies Into Health With ‘Smart Lenses’ Patent

Google (GOOG) was awarded a patent for smart lenses with uses including treating blindness and diabetic blood glucose monitoring.

Revenge of the REITs: AHT, OAKS.A, CORR

As REITs prepare to move into their own classification, the time may be right to take a look at AHT, CORR and OAKS.

Fossil Group Inc (FOSL) Gets Credit Rating Cut by S&P

Fossil got its credit rating cut by the Standard & Poor's on Friday after a poor showing during its first quarter for 2016.

Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR) Oil Spill: 88,000 Gallons Leaked into Gulf of Mexico

A shell oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has resulted in 88,200 gallons leaking from a platform about 90 miles off the coast of Louisiana.

Nvidia Corporation Worth $2.3 Billion More Overnight! (NVDA)

Nvidia (NVDA) stock is popping off on Friday after an extraordinary first-quarter earnings report...but don't jump into this name blindly!

Macy’s, Inc. Weakness Is Good For Amazon.com, Inc. (M,AMZN)

Amazon.com, Inc.'s relentless march towards retail supremacy is contained in Macy's Inc.s struggles. Watch for these signs of AMZN's dominance

Will 2016 Rio Olympic Games Be Moved Due to the Zika Virus Outbreak?

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games could be plagued by the Zika virus. The spreading of the mosquito-borne illness has raised serious concern over whether or not…

CA, Inc. (CA): Everyone Should Own This Unsexy Tech Stock

CA stock may not be the first name you think of in tech stocks, but with valuable IP assets, a large customer base and a strong dividend, maybe it should be.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Snatches Apple’s Market Cap Crown

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) has taken Apple's (AAPL) place as the world's largest company. And this time, Alphabet has a strong chance of keeping the lead.

3 Fantastic Blue Chips to Avoid (For Now)

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

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’

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

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

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

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.