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FB Stock: Why LeBron James Is a VITAL Catalyst for Facebook Inc

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Facebook stock is doing fine without LeBron, but the early success of FB's Oculus, and virtual reality, hinges on quality early content.

DIS Stock: Walt Disney Co Deserves Praise for $1B ‘Star Wars’ Milestone

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Disney (DIS) stock still hasn't recovered from a recent downgrade, despite record-breaking box office revenues for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Illinois AG: FanDuel, DraftKings Are Illegal Gambling

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has ruled that FanDuel and DraftKings' daily fantasy sports are illegal gambling.

OPEC Is Wrong — Electric Vehicles Are a Game Changer

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Investors of TSLA and F stock who believe in electric vehicles can rest assured OPEC just doesn't "get it."

2016 Prediction: A Bad Year for Wall Street

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Thanks to the Fed's rate hike, 2016 isn't looking pretty for Wall Street. As U.S. stocks head lower, it's time to move to another market...

Recapping My Most Atrocious Stock Picks of 2015

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
I look back on my 2015 losers, hopefully learning from my lessons and entering 2016 as a better investor. A painful but necessary examination.

My WORST Calls of 2015 … and a Few Good Ones

By Jeff Reeves
I was right on Facebook and Twitter, and wrong on a lot else. Here are my best and worst investment calls of 2015.

Less Hunger Means Less Profits for Dow-DuPont

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Keeping food prices low is great in general ... but not so hot for agricultural stocks like DOW and DD, much less their combined form.

8 Merry Christmas Images You Can Post on Facebook or Twitter

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
We have compiled some of the best Merry Christmas images to post on Facebook or Twitter. Check them out and share your favorite.

Are Any Grocery Stores Open on Christmas?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Are any grocery stores open on Christmas? Only drug stores such as CVS will be open on December 25 this year.

Target Christmas Eve Hours 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Target (NYSE:TGT) has announced its Christmas Eve hours for 2015. The retailer will be open for longer than most major retailers, keeping its doors open…

How to Ensure You’re “Cashin’ In” in 2016

By Jeff Reeves
Success is simple for Fox News host Eric Bolling: Never give up, and avoid debt at all costs

Walmart: Christmas Eve Hours 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The 2015 Walmart Christmas Eve hours have been announced. The retailer will be open until 8 p.m. the night before Christmas.

AMZN Stock: Not a Buy Because of Package Delivery, But …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
AMZN stock still has valuation hurdles to clear, and the introduction of its own delivery service won't directly help on that front. Indirectly, though, the idea could prove helpful.

5 Happy Festivus Images to Post on Facebook, Twitter

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Today is the annual celebration of Festivus and 'InvestorPlace' has collected a few happy Festivus images to share on Facebook and Twitter.

Happy Festivus 2015: How to Celebrate Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Today, Dec. 23, 2015, is the day to celebrate the made-up holiday of Festivus that first appeared in an episode of .Seinfeld.'

It’s the Season of Hope

By Richard Band
A modest rise in oil prices along with some momentum in the markets has us looking towards a hopeful 2016

Elon Musk: What the Successful SpaceX Rocket Landing Means

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Elon Musk witnessed his company SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket land successfully in Florida, despite his fear it might explode.

Hello Kitty Data Breach: 3.3 Million Accounts Exposed

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Hello Kitty is the latest company to be the victim of a data breach. The accounts of 3.3 million people were exposed.
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