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6 Happy New Year Quotes to Post on Facebook or Twitter

Happy New Year! In honor of new beginnings, here are six Happy New Year quotes to post on Facebook or Twitter.

2016 Images: Photos to Ring in the New Year on Facebook or Twitter

We have compiled the greatest 2016 images, designed to ring in the new year in style on Facebook and Twitter.

6 New Year’s Traditions to Make Your Own

We have compiled six New Year's traditions to make your own. All of these revolve around making and consuming food.

7 New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World

We have highlighted some of the best New Year's Eve traditions from around the world--here are 7 of the greatest.

Xbox Live Gold: Free Xbox Games for January 2016

Microsoft has announced the January 2016 selection of free Xbox games with an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

2016 Outlook: Twitter Inc. (TWTR)

With several of its 2015 problems now resolved, Twitter stock seems to have a bright future -- if things work out as management plans.

3 Great Stocks That You Should Give to Your Kids

If you're looking to start building your children's wealth before the Dec. 31 tax cut-off line, consider handing off any of these three great stocks.

Does Google Stock Have Room Left to Grow in 2016? (GOOG, GOOGL)

Google stock will continue to be solid, but is GOOGL really worthy of becoming the world's most valuable company?

China’s Unprecedented Real Estate Bubble Is a Ticking Time Bomb

Oil prices are weighing on the market again, with China suffering the biggest losses. It's only the beginning of more trouble for China

Can Zuckerberg Mint Another Fortune for Facebook Stock in India? (FB)

At some point, FB is going to have troubles finding new sources of user growth, which is why Free Basics could be a boon for Facebook stock.

13 New Movies Hitting Theaters January 2016

Here are some of the biggest movies hitting theaters when the calendar turns to the New Year, including 'The Revenant.'

New on Netflix: 20 New Netflix Movies for January 2016

What's new on Netflix on January 2016? As 2016 rolls in, the streaming service will add plenty of new movies--here are 20 of the best.

FB Stock: Why LeBron James Is a VITAL Catalyst for Facebook Inc

Facebook stock is doing fine without LeBron, but the early success of FB's Oculus, and virtual reality, hinges on quality early content.

DIS Stock: Walt Disney Co Deserves Praise for $1B ‘Star Wars’ Milestone

Disney (DIS) stock still hasn't recovered from a recent downgrade, despite record-breaking box office revenues for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Illinois AG: FanDuel, DraftKings Are Illegal Gambling

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has ruled that FanDuel and DraftKings' daily fantasy sports are illegal gambling.

OPEC Is Wrong — Electric Vehicles Are a Game Changer

Investors of TSLA and F stock who believe in electric vehicles can rest assured OPEC just doesn't "get it."

2016 Prediction: A Bad Year for Wall Street

Thanks to the Fed's rate hike, 2016 isn't looking pretty for Wall Street. As U.S. stocks head lower, it's time to move to another market...

Recapping My Most Atrocious Stock Picks of 2015

I look back on my 2015 losers, hopefully learning from my lessons and entering 2016 as a better investor. A painful but necessary examination.

My WORST Calls of 2015 … and a Few Good Ones

I was right on Facebook and Twitter, and wrong on a lot else. Here are my best and worst investment calls of 2015.