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FTC Votes to Block Staples-Office Depot Merger

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Federal Trade Commission is blocking the proposed merger between Staples and Office Depot that would've cost $6 billion-plus.

Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The full list of Grammy nominations for 2016 has been released and 'InvestorPlace' has collected some of that list here.

Keurig Green Mountain Inc Stock Buyout: BEST Possible Scenario (GMCR)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) stock shot up more than 70% after a $92/share buyout by JAB Holding Company. Investors should be relieved.

MasterCard and Visa Stock Could Crumble in 2016

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor
V and MA faces competitive threats like never before, which is bad for both MasterCard and Visa stock.

GE Pulls Plug on Selling Appliance Unit to Electrolux

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
GE is no longer looking to sell its appliance unit to Electrolux, the owner of Frigidaire, following a block from the US Justice Department.

Is Microsoft Stock Still Worth Buying?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
After a healthy run, the Microsoft stock price is looking a little lofty. With its new cloud-first direction, is MSFT still a bargain?

Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show: Coldplay to Perform

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Super Bowl 50 halftime show will feature veteran British band Coldplay as the musical headlining act.

RIP Scott Weiland: 5 Things to Know About Stone Temple Pilots’ Singer

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Former Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland has passed away at age 48. Here are five things to remember him by.

Study: Bananas Are Close to Going Extinct

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new study claims that Cavendish bananas are close to extinction due to the Panama disease fungus called Tropical Race 4.

Will Live Streaming Impact FB Stock?

By Chris Fraley, InvestorPlace Contributor
Two new Facebook (FB) products keep the company feeling fresh and innovative, though they may not have much short-term impact on FB stock.

Was NBG Stock’s Delisting an International Fail for Greece?

By Charles Payne
The New York Stock Exchange finally decided to delist the National Bank of Greece after NBG stock tanked more than 91% this year alone.

Pamela Anderson to Cover Playboy’s Last Nude Issue

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The last nude issue of 'Playboy' magazine will feature renowned 'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson on the cover.

VIRAL: How to Calm a Crying Baby With ‘The Hold’

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A pediatrician has revealed how to calm a crying baby with 'The Hold' in a video that has now gone viral, getting more than 7 million views.

How to Get Your Radio Shack Gift Card Refund

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
People that still have money on a Radio Shack gift card now have a way to get it back by filing a claim through the mail or electronically.

Can Seattle Delivery Boost Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Starbucks stock won't get a short-term boost from the new Starbucks Delivery initiative in Seattle, but it bodes well for the long-term.

Target to Pay Banks $39 Million Over Data Breach

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Target will be paying banks $39.4 million in a settlement over its data breach in 2013 that saw 40 million cards compromised.

Don’t Sweat the Massive Insider Sale in Twitter Stock (TWTR)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The co-founder of Twitter, Evan Williams, has sold 1.85 million shares. But this is really a non-event. The transaction is actually fairly low compared to his overall holdings. Instead, investors really need to focus on the core fundamentals of Twitter stock, which remain weak.

How Goldman Sachs’ “40 Stocks to Buy” Stacks up so Far in Q4

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The best stocks to buy, according to Goldman Sachs at the beginning of Q4, are actually underperforming the S&P by an annualized 30 percentage points.

2 Emerging Threats Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Owners MUST Know

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
As Netflix (NFLX) stock soars to all-time highs, two threats emerge that investors need to know about. But is valuation more concerning?
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