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Less Hunger Means Less Profits for Dow-DuPont

Keeping food prices low is great in general ... but not so hot for agricultural stocks like DOW and DD, much less their combined form.

8 Merry Christmas Images You Can Post on Facebook or Twitter

We have compiled some of the best Merry Christmas images to post on Facebook or Twitter. Check them out and share your favorite.

Are Any Grocery Stores Open on Christmas?

Are any grocery stores open on Christmas? Only drug stores such as CVS will be open on December 25 this year.

Target Christmas Eve Hours 2015

Target (NYSE:TGT) has announced its Christmas Eve hours for 2015. The retailer will be open for longer than most major retailers, keeping its doors open…

How to Ensure You’re “Cashin’ In” in 2016

Success is simple for Fox News host Eric Bolling: Never give up, and avoid debt at all costs

Walmart: Christmas Eve Hours 2015

The 2015 Walmart Christmas Eve hours have been announced. The retailer will be open until 8 p.m. the night before Christmas.

AMZN Stock: Not a Buy Because of Package Delivery, But …

AMZN stock still has valuation hurdles to clear, and the introduction of its own delivery service won't directly help on that front. Indirectly, though, the idea could prove helpful.

5 Happy Festivus Images to Post on Facebook, Twitter

Today is the annual celebration of Festivus and 'InvestorPlace' has collected a few happy Festivus images to share on Facebook and Twitter.

Happy Festivus 2015: How to Celebrate Today

Today, Dec. 23, 2015, is the day to celebrate the made-up holiday of Festivus that first appeared in an episode of .Seinfeld.'

It’s the Season of Hope

A modest rise in oil prices along with some momentum in the markets has us looking towards a hopeful 2016

Elon Musk: What the Successful SpaceX Rocket Landing Means

Elon Musk witnessed his company SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket land successfully in Florida, despite his fear it might explode.

Hello Kitty Data Breach: 3.3 Million Accounts Exposed

Hello Kitty is the latest company to be the victim of a data breach. The accounts of 3.3 million people were exposed.

PSN News: PlayStation Network to Add GoPro Channel

PlayStation Network is adding a GoPro channel that streams video recorded with the company's cameras, according to Sony.

United Paws: How United Airlines Is Using Dogs to Comfort Passengers

United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) is hiring dogs to comfort passengers as part of a holiday program called United Paws. "Comfort dogs" are the new trend in United…

Google and Ford in Talks to Build Self-Driving Cars

Google and Ford may be looking to team up for the release of a self-driving car that could be announced at CES next month.

Real Estate: If You Don’t Love It, You Better List It

If you've got money tied up in real estate, the best thing you can do is get out now and sell it for cash. Here's why it's time to sell...

Mall of America Fights ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protest

‘Black Lives Matters’ protestors in Minneapolis are facing backlash from Mall of America — where they protested — in the form of a lawsuit.

3 Short Squeeze Stocks Ready to Pop

With BUD, DPS and SPWR showing strength, they could be forcing a short squeeze and soaring in the near future.

Winter Solstice 2015: 8 Things to Know

The Winter Solstice 2015 is here and ti will result in the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.