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BlackBerry Ltd: 3 Reasons to Bet on BBRY Stock

BlackBerry's Priv smartphone might actually be a game-changer for BBRY stock. Here are three reasons BlackBerry might be worth a bet.

Why Google Fiber Will Lose to AT&T GigaPower

Google Fiber was supposed to disrupt broadband internet and TV, but with its established infrastructure and growth plans, that job now belongs to AT&T.

Starbucks Offers Free College Tuition to Military Employees’ Families

Starbucks has announced that it's offering free college tuition to military employees' spouses or children for a free bachelor's degree.

MYL, PRGO: 8 Facts About Mylan’s Hostile Takeover Bid for Perrigo

Mylan (MYL) has launched a hostile takeover of drugmaker Perrigo (PRGO) and it will be up to investors to decide the winner.

Amazon’s Next Victim: GrubHub (AMZN, GRUB)

AMZN has built an empire by leveraging its massive infrastructure. And now the company is doing this with restaurant delivery.

USDA Investigates Hormel (HRL) Supplier Over Pig Abuse

The USDA is launching an investigation into a Hormel supplier's treatment of animals following a video that claims to show pig abuse.

KFC to Test Home Delivery

KFC is testing out home delivery in Los Angeles and San Francisco via a partnership with DoorDash and is looking to expand delivery further.

Petrobras: Avoid PBR Stock Unless You Can Tolerate a TON of Risk

Petrobras shares have fallen so low that some investors may find PBR tempting. But the risks the Brazilian oil giant faces remain serious.

Google Phone in the Works: Should Apple Inc. Be Scared? (GOOG, AAPL)

Taking a page from the Apple (AAPL) playbook, GOOG is considering making a Google phone of its own, but a few questions remain.

Alibaba’s (BABA) Singles’ Day Success Pales in Comparison to This Major Problem

Alibaba (BABA) stock faces more inauspicious risks from Jack Ma's handling of counterfeit goods than with any other issue.

The Devious Way Facebook Inc (FB) Is Building its Video Empire

The Facebook (FB) stock price has been galloping higher in 2015, but the "success" of Facebook Video is a farce.

Here’s a Look at Amazon’s 2015 Black Friday Deals

Fasten your seat belts: Black Friday is almost here. What everyone wants to know: What does Amazon have up its sleeve? Here's the lowdown...

Why Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) DESERVES Its ‘Insane’ Valuation

Both the Amazon (AMZN) stock price and the Netflix (NFLX) stock price seem a bit elevated. But AMZN is a steal compared to Netflix.

New York Pulls Plug on DraftKings, FanDuel

New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman has sent DraftKings and FanDuel cease-and-desist letters for illegal gambling.

J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) Settles False Advertising Lawsuit

J C Penney Company Inc has settled a lawsuit over false advertising in California and will pay those affected by it $50 million.

Intel Stock (INTC) Forges Ahead Despite Industrial Challenges

Eager to diversify away from the dying PC business, Intel stock has made a remarkable turnaround recently, but can INTC keep momentum alive?

Is Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Threatened by This Obscure Rival?

Facebook (FB) stock has been skyrocketing this year, but it looks like one small rival is making the company go grey early.

Can Friday’s Earnings Pull JCP Stock Out of Its Rut?

JCP stock has gone nowhere for years, and Q3 isn't apt to change much for shares ... not even if the numbers are better than expected.

Tesla Motors Inc Has Serious Competition From China (TSLA)

Could the Tesla (TSLA) stock price be threatened by an emerging electric carmaker funded by a Chinese billionaire?