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Starbucks Stock Moving into Italy? FAIL. (SBUX)

Starbucks shouldn't move into Italy. -- the cultures will clash.

10 Most Popular Halloween Costumes 2015

The end of October is upon us and we have selected the 10 most popular Halloween costumes 2015. Check them out.

10 Most Popular Halloween Costume Searches on Google

What are the most popular Halloween costume searches for 2015? Here are this weekend's 10 biggest costumes, including Harley Quinn.

Favorite Halloween Candy 2015: A State-by-State Look

A survey has determined America's favorite halloween candy in every state. Check out the full list here.

Tokyo Motor Show 2015: 5 Hot Cars to Watch

The Tokyo Motor Show 2015 kicked off yesterday and 'InvestorPlace' is looking at some of the hottest cars that were showed off.

Phil Collins Ends Retirement for New Album, Tour

Musician Phil Collins has announced that he's coming out of retirement for a new solo album and tour after retiring in 2011.

Facebook Inc: The Good, The Bad and The Bottom Line (FB)

Facebook stock certainly is buy-worthy, but investors should exercise a little patience considering the massive run-up in FB shares heading into earnings.

Taking a Bite Out of GrubHub (GRUB)

GrubHub is the latest name to fall victim to the swinging axe of earnings season, as shares of GRUB were pulled down by spooked investors.

Yelp Inc (YELP) Stock: Impressive Q3, But Its Absurd Valuation Is Deadly

Yelp stock surged after a solid Q3 and upbeat guidance, but one quarter isn't enough to justify a sky-high valuation.

Two Pharma Giants Become One (WBA, RAD)

When WBA purchases RAD, it'll push toward 41% market share at a bargain price -- and in a great retail sector.

Alber Elbaz: 5 Things to Know About the Paris Fashion Designer

Paris fashion designer Alber Elbaz has been ousted by Lanvin after serving the company for 14 years. Here are five things to know about him.

What IBM Gets in the Weather Channel Deal

IBM has announced that it's buying the Weather Channel for an undisclosed sum and that Watson might be able to use the forecast data.

Amazon May Launch Its Own Clothing Line

Amazon is interested in releasing its own line of private label clothing to make up for brands that choose not to do business with it.

How to Get Your Free Taco Bell Crunchwrap on Nov. 5

Taco Bell is giving away one free Crunchwraps to each customer between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 5 as part of a World Series event.

Amazon Sued for Treatment of On-Demand Workers

Amazon is being sued over its treatment of on-demand workers and those workers want compensations and backpay from the company.

Twitter Stock as Unpopular With Traders as It Is With Users

Twitter earnings were OK, but user growth slowed yet again. That ultimately will mean the death of TWTR stock.

Chevron Stock: CVX Earnings Likely to Disappoint

For Chevron stock, this earnings report is going to be a real stinker thanks to low energy prices.

Apple Inc.’s $206 Billion Cash Hoard Is a Problem (AAPL)

Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) stock is rallying today after beating Q4 revenue and EPS numbers. But $206 billion in cash is starting to hold back gains.

13 New Movie Releases Hitting Theaters in November 2015

The month of November will bring with it a number of new movie releases. Here are 13 of the biggest ones.