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PSN News: PlayStation Network to Add GoPro Channel

PlayStation Network is adding a GoPro channel that streams video recorded with the company's cameras, according to Sony.

United Paws: How United Airlines Is Using Dogs to Comfort Passengers

United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) is hiring dogs to comfort passengers as part of a holiday program called United Paws. "Comfort dogs" are the new trend in United…

Google and Ford in Talks to Build Self-Driving Cars

Google and Ford may be looking to team up for the release of a self-driving car that could be announced at CES next month.

Real Estate: If You Don’t Love It, You Better List It

If you've got money tied up in real estate, the best thing you can do is get out now and sell it for cash. Here's why it's time to sell...

Mall of America Fights ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protest

‘Black Lives Matters’ protestors in Minneapolis are facing backlash from Mall of America — where they protested — in the form of a lawsuit.

3 Short Squeeze Stocks Ready to Pop

With BUD, DPS and SPWR showing strength, they could be forcing a short squeeze and soaring in the near future.

Winter Solstice 2015: 8 Things to Know

The Winter Solstice 2015 is here and ti will result in the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Does Apple Watch Dominance Matter for Apple Inc.? (AAPL)

An IDC report believes that the Apple Watch will be dominant in a growing wearables market -- but is it a reason to buy AAPL stock?

The Death of Oil Is Here (XLE, IYE, USO)

Crude oil prices won't see relief in 2016 amid weak demand, oversupply and crashing oil ETFs and energy stocks.

End of Year Gift Giving For CEF Investors

It's been a tough year for closed-end fund (CEF) investors, yet many are still sending out end-of-year special distributions. Here's why...

Nutrisystem Buys South Beach Diet for $15M

Nutrisystem (NASDAQ:NTRI) has acquired South Beach Diet for $15 million. The weight-loss company plans on relaunching and expanding South Beach Diet. Nutrisystem says the acquisition…

Phantom Squad Takes Down Xbox One, PlayStation Network

A group of hackers called 'Phantom Squad' threatened to take down the Xbox One and PlayStation Network servers.

Target Mobile Wallet Could Launch Next Year

Target Mobile Wallet could be launched next year. The move would help the company rival Apple Pay and Android Pay.

Windows 10 Update for Mobile Delayed

The Windows 10 update for mobile has been delayed until 2016. They were expected to be launched in December.

TSLA: 2 Ways to Deal With Tesla Stock Right Now

Tesla stock has been trading in a range for a while, but there are still ways to find a profit in TSLA.

AAPL Stock: DO NOT Expect Apple Inc. to Dominate China

The tech powerhouse is taking Apple Pay to China in early 2016. Unfortunately, that won't do anything for the Apple (AAPL) stock price.

2016 Outlook: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Amazon's stock price has soared more than 115% in 2015. It's a tough act to follow, but AMZN's utter dominance makes it a buy going into 2016.

Free Shipping Day 2015: Top 25 Retailers Participating

Free Shipping Day is today, Dec. 18, 2015 and several large retailers are taking part in the day to offer free shipping to customers.

SUNE Stock Is Looking a Whole Lot Brighter

Vital tax-credit extension will be a ray of light for SUNE, as SunEdison stock may have finally reached the bottom of its year-long slide.