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Google Life Sciences to Be Renamed ‘Verily’

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Google Life Sciences, which was part of Google X, has graduated to being its own division under Alphabet and is changing its name.

iPhone 7 Rumors: Apple to Drop Standard Headphone Jack (AAPL)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Making most current headphones incompatible without adapters would ruffle some feathers, but AAPL stock has a history of exclusivity.

What Is Verily? Why Alphabet Inc’s Life Sciences Division & Matters

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Google (GOOGL) stock is on a tear this year, up about 45% to-date. Longer-term, Verily, its renamed Life Sciences division, should drive more gains.

30 Boston College Students Sickened After Eating Chipotle

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Chipotle has temporarily shut down a restaurant near Boston College due to 30 students getting sick after eating at the location.

Finland to Give All Adult Citizens $10,000 a Year

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Finland is scrapping all welfare benefits and instead offering $10,000 to every adult citizen each year, tax-free and regardless of income.

FTC Votes to Block Staples-Office Depot Merger

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Federal Trade Commission is blocking the proposed merger between Staples and Office Depot that would've cost $6 billion-plus.

Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The full list of Grammy nominations for 2016 has been released and 'InvestorPlace' has collected some of that list here.

Keurig Green Mountain Inc Stock Buyout: BEST Possible Scenario (GMCR)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) stock shot up more than 70% after a $92/share buyout by JAB Holding Company. Investors should be relieved.

MasterCard and Visa Stock Could Crumble in 2016

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor
V and MA faces competitive threats like never before, which is bad for both MasterCard and Visa stock.

GE Pulls Plug on Selling Appliance Unit to Electrolux

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
GE is no longer looking to sell its appliance unit to Electrolux, the owner of Frigidaire, following a block from the US Justice Department.

Is Microsoft Stock Still Worth Buying?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
After a healthy run, the Microsoft stock price is looking a little lofty. With its new cloud-first direction, is MSFT still a bargain?

Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show: Coldplay to Perform

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Super Bowl 50 halftime show will feature veteran British band Coldplay as the musical headlining act.

RIP Scott Weiland: 5 Things to Know About Stone Temple Pilots’ Singer

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Former Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland has passed away at age 48. Here are five things to remember him by.

Study: Bananas Are Close to Going Extinct

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new study claims that Cavendish bananas are close to extinction due to the Panama disease fungus called Tropical Race 4.

Will Live Streaming Impact FB Stock?

By Chris Fraley, InvestorPlace Contributor
Two new Facebook (FB) products keep the company feeling fresh and innovative, though they may not have much short-term impact on FB stock.

Was NBG Stock’s Delisting an International Fail for Greece?

By Charles Payne
The New York Stock Exchange finally decided to delist the National Bank of Greece after NBG stock tanked more than 91% this year alone.

Pamela Anderson to Cover Playboy’s Last Nude Issue

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The last nude issue of 'Playboy' magazine will feature renowned 'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson on the cover.

VIRAL: How to Calm a Crying Baby With ‘The Hold’

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A pediatrician has revealed how to calm a crying baby with 'The Hold' in a video that has now gone viral, getting more than 7 million views.

How to Get Your Radio Shack Gift Card Refund

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
People that still have money on a Radio Shack gift card now have a way to get it back by filing a claim through the mail or electronically.
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