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Facebook Inc (FB) Debuts “Self Destructing” Messages: Is Snapchat Dying?

Facebook (FB) stock has been going bonkers this year. Two years after Snapchat turned down a $3 billion buyout offer, FB decides to compete.

JCP Stock Earnings Impress, But Can’t Shake Its Rut

JCP stock has been stuck in neutral for two years now, and it could be another year before JCPenney earnings look compelling enough to firmly shake it out of that rut.

New Hulu Investor? Time Warner Inc Steps Up War Against Netflix, Inc. (NFLX, TWX)

Netflix (NFLX) stock got hammered yesterday on news that Time Warner (TWX) may invest in Hulu. Shots fired!

How Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ Lottery Will Work

Disney is setting up a lottery for tickets to its 'The Lion King' Broadway show starting on Nov. 17 at the Minskoff Theatre.

Here’s Why GoPro Stock Is Done For in 2016

GoPro stock has crashed below its initial IPO price of $24, missed on earnings and has seen analyst downgrades. GPRO stock is doomed!

Cisco Systems, Inc.: Avoid Cisco Stock Even After This Pullback (CSCO)

Cisco (CSCO) stock is running into a familiar problem in big tech -- tough competition and troubling macroeconomic issues in Asia.

How the Stench of Deflation Fouls the Market Air

Deciding how the economy will react to an expected rate hike is difficult. Here's how we can invest while waiting for the Fed's details

BlackBerry Ltd: 3 Reasons to Bet on BBRY Stock

BlackBerry's Priv smartphone might actually be a game-changer for BBRY stock. Here are three reasons BlackBerry might be worth a bet.

Why Google Fiber Will Lose to AT&T GigaPower

Google Fiber was supposed to disrupt broadband internet and TV, but with its established infrastructure and growth plans, that job now belongs to AT&T.

Starbucks Offers Free College Tuition to Military Employees’ Families

Starbucks has announced that it's offering free college tuition to military employees' spouses or children for a free bachelor's degree.

MYL, PRGO: 8 Facts About Mylan’s Hostile Takeover Bid for Perrigo

Mylan (MYL) has launched a hostile takeover of drugmaker Perrigo (PRGO) and it will be up to investors to decide the winner.

Amazon’s Next Victim: GrubHub (AMZN, GRUB)

AMZN has built an empire by leveraging its massive infrastructure. And now the company is doing this with restaurant delivery.

USDA Investigates Hormel (HRL) Supplier Over Pig Abuse

The USDA is launching an investigation into a Hormel supplier's treatment of animals following a video that claims to show pig abuse.

KFC to Test Home Delivery

KFC is testing out home delivery in Los Angeles and San Francisco via a partnership with DoorDash and is looking to expand delivery further.

Petrobras: Avoid PBR Stock Unless You Can Tolerate a TON of Risk

Petrobras shares have fallen so low that some investors may find PBR tempting. But the risks the Brazilian oil giant faces remain serious.

Google Phone in the Works: Should Apple Inc. Be Scared? (GOOG, AAPL)

Taking a page from the Apple (AAPL) playbook, GOOG is considering making a Google phone of its own, but a few questions remain.

Alibaba’s (BABA) Singles’ Day Success Pales in Comparison to This Major Problem

Alibaba (BABA) stock faces more inauspicious risks from Jack Ma's handling of counterfeit goods than with any other issue.

The Devious Way Facebook Inc (FB) Is Building its Video Empire

The Facebook (FB) stock price has been galloping higher in 2015, but the "success" of Facebook Video is a farce.

Here’s a Look at Amazon’s 2015 Black Friday Deals

Fasten your seat belts: Black Friday is almost here. What everyone wants to know: What does Amazon have up its sleeve? Here's the lowdown...