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10 Things You Should Spend MORE Money on in 2016

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Don't cut your nose off to spite your face. Think about the whole bottom line rather each line of your 2016 budget.

Flavor Swap: Lay’s Announces New Flavors Contest for 2016

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new competition concerning Lay's potato chips called 'Flavor Swap' will have current flavors of chips competing against new flavors.

Amazon Prime Now Restaurant Delivery Service Expands to Chicago

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon has announced that it has expanded its Amazon Prime Now restaurant delivery service to 18 different zip codes in Chicago.

WSJ Speculates: Is Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock a Takeover Target?

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Twitter (TWTR) stock is starting to make real sense as a takeover target. Is the stock in play?

New Cinnamon Bun Oreos Hit Store Shelves

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The new Cinnamon Bun Oreos have hit shelves. Here is what people have to say about the original and bizarre creation.

I Still Believe in Netflix, Inc., And You Should Too! (NFLX)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) stock experienced strong whiplash after earnings, first lurching forward only to be thrown back into its seat. But if you're in it for the long haul, NFLX should be in your portfolio.

Watch: The First ‘Wonder Woman’ Movie Trailer Is Here

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The first 'Wonder Woman' movie trailer has been released by Warner Bros. It shows the strongest female fighter in all her glory.

Glassdoor: 10 Best Jobs in America

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Glassdoor has ranked the 10 best jobs in America based on job satisfaction, median salary and number of job openings.

Oracle Corporation: Is ORCL Stock the Next IBM?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Oracle is making strides with cloud computing, it does look like it’s too late, especially considering the fierce cloud competition.

WhatsApp: Where’s the Money for Facebook Inc (FB)?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
WhatsApp cost Facebook $22 billion and is now ditching its subscription model. But this should actually be good news for FB stock.

Rising Stock Market Volatility: A Sign of the Times

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Stock market volatility ain't what it used to be. Unlike recent years, the VIX has been up consistently. Here's what that means to investors

Johnson & Johnson Layoffs: JNJ to Cut 3,000 Jobs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs from its medical device division as part of a restructuring to save money.

Sting, Peter Gabriel to Tour Together This Summer

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Sting and Peter Gabriel will tour together this summer, playing their songs as well as each other's songs.

The Market’s Spectacular Bungee Jump

By Richard Band
It's been a rough ride for the S&P 500 do far this year. Here's what to expect and how to invest on the news

Nest Glitch Disables Thermostats Nationwide

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A bug in Nest thermostats caused devices around the nation to shut down. These are owned by Google's Alphabet.

GE Appliances Being Sold to China Firm Haier

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The General Electric GE appliance division is being sold to China firm Qingdao Haier for $5.4 billion in cash.

Last Year’s IPOs: Where Are They Now?

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We look for four quarters of results in my Portfolio Grader system before we attach ratings. Here's where these IPOs now stand

Picabo Street Arrested After Fight With Her Father

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Picabo Street was arrested after fighting with her father. The Olympic skier won a gold medal in the 1998 Olympics and a silver medal in…

RIP Alan Rickman: 5 Things to Remember About Harry Potter’s Snape

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Alan Rickman, who played Professor Snape in the 'Harry Potter' films, has passed away at the age of 69 after battling with cancer.
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