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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) to Open First Store in Italy

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks (SBUX) is planning on opening its first store-ever in Italy. The coffee chain has not been as successful overseas as it is in the US.

The Affluent Market Is Finally Fading… and Fast

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About 30 years ago, I predicted the U.S. would see a major generational spending peak in 2007. Now it's ended, and these "luxury" stocks are suffering

FB Stock: Facebook Inc Reactions Are a Dream Come True for Advertisers

By Adam Levy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook rolled out its new Reactions to the world this week. The new feature should be a boon for advertisers, and therefore for FB stock.

4 Tech Stocks That Haven’t Hit Bottom Yet

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
When it comes to tech stocks, there are certainly lots of bargains right now, but you'll want to carefully consider before buying these four.

MetLife May Sell US Advisor Group to MassMutual

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Metlife Inc has confirmed that it's in talks to sell its US adviser group to MassMutual, but no time frame or agreements have been made.

Hope Solo Likely to Skip Summer Olympics Over Zika Fears

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Hope Solo, a U.S. soccer player, said she might not attend the Summer Olympics due to concerns about the Zika Virus in Brazil.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: Growth Stall Could Deal Death Blow to Walmart Stock (WMT)

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart growth is stalling, and years of data suggest it could deal a lethal blow to Walmart stock.

BBY Stock: The Biggest Problems Lie Ahead for Best Buy Co Inc Shares

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Best Buy (BBY) doesn't look like a best buy in retail right now, despite an "impressive" Q4.

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd: E-Commerce Paves Way for Michael Kors Stock (KORS)

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Like Macy's before it, Micheal Kors has e-commerce to look forward to, to drive its business into the 21st century.

Johnson & Johnson to Pay $72 Million in Talcum Powder Cancer Case

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $72 million to a family of a woman that died from ovarian cancer after using its talcum powder.

Transocean LTD: Can RIG Stock Survive?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
For RIG stock, it's all about kicking the can -- Transocean should have no problems paying its debts until oil rebounds.

140 Sports Authority Stores Closing Down

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Sports Authority is closing down 140 of its stores in the U.S. as the company plans on filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as early as March.

Unilever Denies Worms in Lipton Green Tea Bags

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The presence of worms in Lipton Green Tea bags has caused some alarm. However, it has been confirmed that these rumors are absolutely fabricated.

Fitbit Inc: The Hidden Catalyst Behind Fitbit Stock (FIT)

By Craig Adeyanju, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fitbit stock (FIT) earnings results were impressive, but its concentration on healthcare offers fresh hope for the future.

5 Things to Know About New American Girl Doll Melody Ellison

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new American Girl doll has bee announced by Mattel to educate kids about the Civil Rights Movement and her name is Melody Ellison.

Toll Brothers (TOL) Reports Q1 Earnings for 2016

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Toll Brothers', a property development company, has reported its fiscal Q1 earnings report for 2016 and its EPS missed estimates.

Macy’s, Inc.: M Stock Earnings Show Turnaround, But Can It Continue?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macy's Q4 was looking horrid, but January delivered earnings to calm the nerves of Macy's stock holders.

Monsanto Roundup News: FDA to Test Food for Glyphosate Residue

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Monsanto's Roundup -- a commonly used weedkiller -- contains glyphosate, a chemical being researched by the FDA for possible carcinogens.

Disney Releases First Trailer for ‘Pete’s Dragon’ Remake

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The 'Pete's Dragon' remake will be released soon, and Disney has launched a sneak peek at the modern version, which is quite different from the 1977 classic.
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