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Viacom Accused of ‘Teenage Mutuant Ninja Turtles’ Tax Fraud

Viacom is being accused of avoiding taxes for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' by a former vice president that was fired in 2014.

Why Stock Buybacks Will Be Stronger Than Ever in 2016 (SPY, AAPL, NKE)

An increase in Federal interest rates won't spell doom for stock buybacks, as old favorites continue programs and new ones get in on the fun.

Wegmans Chicken Recall: What to Know

Wegmans is recalling 1,125 pounds of chicken products produced on Jan. 3 that weren't inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

This New Proposal Could Kill SolarCity (SCTY)

The end of net-metering could be a major blow to SolarCity. Investors should be careful buying SCTY if more states follow Nevada's lead.

An Oscar Could Do the Trick For Amazon Stock in 2016 (AMZN)

CEO Jeff Bezos says he wants to win an Oscar, and so far, Prime Instant Video's numbers say that's a worthwhile goal for Amazon stock.

LastPass 4.0: 5 Things to Know About the New Updates

LastPass 4.0 was recently launched, offering a number of new updates. Here are five things to know about them.

United Airlines Flight Skids Off Runway in Spokane

A United Airlines flight skid off an icy runway in Spokane as it was preparing to depart to Denver Tuesday morning.

Bowflex Maker Nautilus (NLS) Climbs on Octane Fitness Deal

Nautilus stock is soaring as the Vancouver company acquired Octane Fitness for $115 million. The deal closed Thursday.

Will GoPro Stock Die in 2016, or Does It Have an Ace in the Hole? (GPRO)

GoPro stock crashed and burned last year. But with a new drone and a likely refresh of its main line of cameras, GPRO isn't done yet.

1 Billion Reasons Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Blows Everyone Out of the Water

The AMZN stock price has gotten off to a rough start in 2016, but Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) just provided 1 billion reasons to be bullish.

Buy Time Warner, Netflix Isn’t Slaughtering Cable TV (TWC, NFLX)

Time Warner Cable has been struggling to fend off Netflix (and other alternatives) for years, but a winning formula has finally been found.

Netflix News: Watch the ‘Love’ Trailer

A new Netflix original series called ‘Love’ has been announced by the online streaming site. Judd Apatow is at the helm.

VIDEO: Tesla Model S Catches Fire While Charging

A Tesla Model S in Norway caught fire while charging. The company and local authorities are investigating the reason behind it.

4 Ways to Play the New Year’s Selloff

Whether you want to pick up a short position or buy for a long haul, the selloff has offered a variety of investing opportunities.

GM Stock To Get a Lift From Lyft?

GM's agreement to invest $500 million in ride-hailing service Lyft has tremendous long-term potential and shows GM stock is looking ahead.

China Stocks Down, But Not Out

Disappointing economic news upended China stocks to start the new year out, but a bigger-picture view may soothe those concerns.

6 Money Trends to Watch in 2016

Looking back on 2015, there's not much anyone could have predicted, but it paved the way for a look ahead. Keep an eye on these growing trends

Amazon.com, Inc. Has Already Hit a Wall in 2016 (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Amazon.com, Inc. started the New Year with a downgrade -- with AMZN stock wholly dependent on AWS growth, it's no wonder why.

Apple Stock: Why Short Interest Soared for AAPL

Some investors may have seen the ghost of 2012-2013 in the end of 2015, but Apple stock is poised for gains this year.