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Avoid Pandora (P) Stock Even After Licensing Deal

Pandora (P) stock has suffered through a rough 2015. Despite striking a few deals aimed at taking on Apple (AAPL) Music and Spotify, it's an uphill battle.

10 Best Google Play Apps of 2015

The 50 best Google Play apps of 2015 have been released by the tech giant. Here is the top 10, including Office Lens.

10 Best Google Play Games of 2015

The 10 best Google Play games of 2015 have been announced, with 'Fallout Shelter' and 'Mobile Strike' top the list.

Ford Gets OK to Test Driverless Cars on California Public Streets

Ford has been given the green light to test its driverless cars in California on public roads and will start doing so early next year.

Tom Ford’s ‘Drake’ Lipstick Sells Out in Minutes

The Tom Ford 'Drake' lipstick released on Monday sold out in minutes online and in stores and resellers are now listing it for $200 on eBay.

‘The Voice’ Season 9 Winner Is …

'The Voice' announced the winner for its ninth season on Tuesday night and it earned Adam Levine's team its third win on the show.

AAPL Stock: Tablets Really Aren’t Apple Inc.’s “Thing” Anymore

AAPL stock will have a tough job beating the market if Apple's iPad Air tablet line can't keep up with basic technological advancements.

Facebook’s Real Name Policy: What’s Changing?

Facebook is changing its real name policy in order to filter out its false reports without being prejudiced to certain demographics.

Alphabet (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) Scramble to Claim India

Google (GOOGL) CEO Sundar Pichai heads to India to talk strategy; Facebook (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited India twice recently. But why?

Yahoo’s Keeping Alibaba. Should You? (YHOO, BABA)

Yahoo plans to keep its holding of Alibaba stock, but this does not mean that BABA is a buy since BABA faces some tough headwinds.

3 ETF Indexes to Watch Ahead of the Fed

This week's FOMC meeting may determine the outcome for many investors in 2016. Be mindful how the Fed’s decision may impact your portfolio.

Wall Street Power Pairing: Alibaba, Disney Team Up (BABA, DIS)

BABA and DIS partner for content, but which is better for investors? Alibaba or Disney stock?

“Win” the Fed’s Decision No Matter What: 6 Trades to Make

The connection between the Fed and stocks is well documented, but nothing is guaranteed. Nevertheless, here are six ways to play whatever decision the Fed hands down.

Rite Aid Corporation: Pending Buyout Could Prevent Big Move After RAD Earnings

Rite Aid (RAD) stock reports Q3 2016 earnings on Thursday before the bell. Here's what investors need to look for.

Should You Buy Facebook Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Shares of Facebook stock are up 33% in 2015, but it's facing some growing headwinds. Is it still a buy? Let us help you decide.

The Biggest Development for Netflix (NFLX) Stock in YEARS

Netflix (NFLX) stock is the best performer in the S&P this year, up 150%. But this new tech development could spur growth for years to come.

Twitter Stock: Is TWTR a $10 or $100 Stock?

Twitter is going about ramping up engagement in the wrong way. But TWTR's massive platform makes Twitter stock an attractive play long-term play.

Oracle Corporation: ORCL Earnings Will (Sadly) Probably Stay True To Form

Oracle Q2 earnings will be released on Wednesday, and ORCL investors are hoping for a trend reversal. Unfortunately, that's not likely.

AC/DC Announces Tour Dates for ‘Rock or Bust’

AC/DC has announced tour dates for its 2016 American tour 'Rock or Bust.' It kicks off in Tacoma, WA in February.