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Amazon.com, Inc.: A ‘Doctor Who’ in Decline Is an AMZN Prime on the Rise

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2016

Unless the underside of a rock is where you call your home, you'll know of Doctor Who, of which Amazon is now the proud owner.

GameStop Corp.: GME May Face the Hunger Games

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2016

Gamestop is facing a tough change in its business, as consumers increasingly use the Internet to download games, and GME's diversification tactics may not be enough.

Facebook Inc: Will FB Sell Its Soul to Win China?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 23, 2016

Facebook (FB) stock will doubtlessly rally if Zuckerberg negotiates his way into China. But the moral costs cut deep.

General Motors Company (GM) Moves the Chevy Bolt EV Into Pre-Production

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 23, 2016

General Motors has started pre-production of its 2017 Chevy Bolt EV to test the process before retail production starts later this year.

SunEdison Inc: This Bust Can Teach Us All a Lesson

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 23, 2016

SunEdison (SUNE) stock has been taken out behind the woodshed, but the real reason so many investors were burned is worth remembering.

U.S. Seeks Final Approval of $20 Billion BP plc (ADR) Oil Spill Settlement

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 23, 2016

The United States is seeking final approval of a $20-billion settlement in regard to the 2010 Gulf oil spill caused by BP.

3 Software Stocks Finding Their Momentum – ADBE MSFT ORCL

By Profit Scanner Mar 23, 2016

Software stocks like Oracle (ORCL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Adobe (ADBE) have had a decent year so far -- will the trend continue?

Shopify Inc Stock Together With Google? Not Likely (SHOP, GOOG)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 23, 2016

Think Shopify (SHOP) stock is set for a buyout at the hands of Google (GOOG)? You're dreamin'!

The iPhone SE Fills a Big Need for Apple Inc. (AAPL)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 23, 2016

Apple might be shooting low with the iPhone SE, but AAPL still can squeeze some growth juice from its cheapest smartphone ever.

5 Top Easter Dinner Ideas From Pinterest

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 22, 2016

Check out some of the best Pinterest Easter dinner ideas, including bacon-wrapped greens and a very tasty ham with a sweet pineapple glaze.

Eli Lilly and Co: Can LLY Stock Get Healthy Again?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 22, 2016

Eli Lilly has been awful for investors this year, but LLY does have a robust pipeline that is focused on major diseases.

Apple Inc: Why Won’t You Buy Apple Stock Anymore? (AAPL)

By Chris Fraley, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 22, 2016

Apple stock isn't the hot commodity it once was. Here's how, in the company's own words, it can get back in investors' good graces.

3 Reasons to Avoid SunEdison Inc Like the Plague (SUNE)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 22, 2016

Don't be fooled by the low price tag of SunEdison. It's not a bargain and countless better opportunities exist than SUNE.

Yahoo! Inc Stock: Tumblr Considering Tapping FB for Advertising Help (YHOO)

By Adam Levy, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 22, 2016

Yahoo stock's $1.1B purchase of Tumblr hasn't paid off yet, but help from Facebook to fill empty ad spaces might improve the outlook.

SBUX Lawsuit: Starbucks Sued for Underfilling Lattes

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 21, 2016

A new class action lawsuit against Starbucks claims that it has been underfilling its lattes and has save millions of dollars by doing so.

Amazon.com, Inc.: Is $9.4 Million the Magic Number for Drones? (AMZN)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 21, 2016

Amazon (AMZN) stepped up its lobbying efforts big-time in 2015 as it pushes for clarity on drone regulations, something Amazon Prime Air needs to be viable.