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Expedia Inc: Dealmaking Pumps Up EXPE Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 29, 2016

Expedia's latest earnings report had a lot for investors to be happy about, and EXPE stock got a nice pop on the strong growth, with a big part driven by recent M&A.

Creator of Mister Softee Jingle Dies at 94

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2016

Les Waas, the creator of the Mister Softee jingle and more than 970 other tunes for advertisers, passed away on April 19.

Chevron Corporation Continues Chasing a Moving Target in Oil (CVX)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 29, 2016

The first-quarter earnings report from Chevron (CVX) may have been made irrelevant by the crude oil rally in the meantime.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) Stock Surges on Q1 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2016

Royal Caribbean saw it stock jump early on Friday morning following the release of a Q1 2016 earnings report that beat estimates.

3 Megatrends Powering the Growth Machine at Facebook Inc (FB)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 29, 2016

Facebook's latest quarter stood out, but can the company keep up the momentum with key megatrends in video, virtual reality and messaging?

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc: Does VRX Have Enough to Survive?

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Apr 29, 2016

VRX stock is taking steps in the right direction, but if Valeant can turn itself around, it won't happen overnight.

Ford Motor Company: Is This the Inflection Point for Ford Stock? (F)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 28, 2016

Ford Motor Company (F) enjoyed record profits, but it remains to be seen if the this pop in Ford stock can finally stick past a few sessions.

1 Big Takeaway From Twitter Inc Earnings (TWTR)

By Adam Levy, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 28, 2016

Big brands didn’t spend as much as expected on Twitter ads last quarter, but TWTR investors should be worried that there's more to the story.

PlayStation Plus Free Games for May 2016

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2016

The May selection of PlayStation Plus free games has been announced. Here are the six games you can get for free if you're a Plus subscriber.

New on Netflix: 12 New Netflix Movies Coming May 2016

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2016

What's new on Netflix for May? Here are 12 of the online streaming service's best releases for the coming month, including 'Sixteen Candles.'

8 New Movies Hitting Theaters in May 2016

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2016

Are you wondering what new movies are hitting theaters next month? Here are eight of May's biggest releases, including the new 'Captain America' film.

India Adding Mandatory Panic Buttons to Smartphones by 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2016

India is making waves in the mobile world as the Asian country is adding mandatory panic buttons on all smartphones over the next several months.

Harvard Mumps Outbreak Hits 40 Cases

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2016

A Harvard University mumps outbreak has increased to 40 cases after it was first discovered late in February and could continue to grow.

Will Earnings Send LinkedIn Corp Plunging Again? (LNKD)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 27, 2016

LinkedIn (LNKD) stock crumbled, losing 44% last time it reported earnings. And with Q1 earnings on tap for Wednesday, risk factors remain.

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI): The One Number That Matters

By Craig Adeyanju, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 27, 2016

Since economical connected cars should become more popular in future, SIRI might become less profitable, as those drivers are less likely to subscribe to Sirius.

Stock Buyback Conundrum: Will Companies Keep It Up Much Longer?

By Apr 27, 2016

Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, commented that retail investors are not adding to stock holdings. Buybacks are holding up the market