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Retail Stocks Struggle as Energy Prices Fall

With Black Friday approaching, some retail stocks are struggling with the correlation between low energy prices and shopping revenue.

Qualcomm Stock (QCOM): A BlackBerry-Style Implosion?

Investors in Qualcomm stock have had a nightmare of a year ... and it may not end anytime soon, as the litigation exposure looks scary.

Spinoff Woes: CTXS Tanks on Announcement

Citrix CEO Mark Templeton jumped ship after the most recent earnings report, leaving CTXS scrambling to find a new leader.

Los Angeles Auto Show 2015: 6 Hottest Cars to Watch

The Los Angeles Auto Show 2015 begins on Friday and lasts 10 days. Here are six of the hottest cars to watch.

Worst Airports for Thanksgiving Travel Delays

The worst airports for Thanksgiving travel delays include Chicago O'Hare, Seattle/Tacoma and Denver Int'l.

7 Fascinating Stock Charts to Watch Now

Here are seven stock charts to watch for potential opportunities as 2015 draws to a close, including trade ideas in gold and currency ETFs.

WATCH: Zoolander 2 Trailer Features Justin Bieber

The Zoolander 2 trailer has been released, featuring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Justin Bieber? Check it out.

Can Star Wars Propel Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock FOREVER?

The newest Star Wars comes out in December. If you own Disney (DIS) stock, get used to hearing about it, because Star Wars will be coming for years.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock: Desperate, Pitiful, Doomed

The Twitter (TWTR) stock price has pretty much been tanking since day one. Alas, the crash ain't over yet!

Will Slowing Domestic User Growth Pull Down Twitter Stock? (TWTR)

Twitter has been selling off after an analyst pointed out that user growth was reaching its zenith, but that does not signal the end for TWTR stock.

GM Stock Deserves Bigger Reward for Sales Strength

Investors haven't given GM stock enough credit for the strong growth in its two largest markets: the U.S. and China.

Don’t Chase Netflix Stock Into Another Dip (NFLX)

Netflix stock continues its wild ride. While the company is a standout operator in a growing market, competition is really heating up.

Oxford Dictionaries 2015: The Word of the Year Is …

The word of the year -- according to Oxford Dictionaries 2015 -- is the 'tears of joy' emoji, which is technically not a word?

Losing Your Sense of Smell Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study suggests that Alzheimer's disease could cause those afflicted with the illness to lose their sense of smell.

Thanksgiving Travel 2015: What to Expect

Thanksgiving travel by car could be the highest this year since 2007 due to falling gas prices across the nation.

LEGO Slippers Are Now a Thing

Parents that are tried of hurting their feet when walking into their child's room could benefit from a pair of LEGO Slippers.

Why Is George Soros Buying Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock?

Amazon (AMZN) stock is on quite the run-up this year. And with George Soros buying a big stake in the third quarter, the rally could continue.

A Look at French Stocks in the Aftermath of Paris

In the wake of the barbaric Paris attack, are French stocks at increased risk for volatility in the markets?

Why Is David Einhorn Buying Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock?

Another quarter goes by and David Einhorn is still unapologetically bullish on Apple Inc. (AAPL) stock. Why shouldn't he be?