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The Starbucks S’mores Frappuccino Is Here

Starbucks has announced the S’mores Frappucino. It will be released in 11 days and it will be available until early September.

Sarah Jessica Parker Coming to HBO in ‘Divorce’

Sarah Jessica Parker will be in a new HBO show called 'Divorce.' Filming for the sitcom will begin this year.

Schlumberger Layoffs: SLB to Cut 11,000 Jobs

Schlumberger Limited., an oil field service company, has announced that it will be laying off 11,000 employees following a poor quarter.

GE Earnings: General Electric Company Has Slow First Quarter

General Electric Company has released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2015 and it was a slow quarter for the company.

Reynolds American, Inc. Earnings Recap: RAI Beats Street

Reynolds American, Inc. has released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2015 and it beat analysts' expectations for the quarter.

NASA Captures First Color Image of Pluto

NASA has captured the first color image of Pluto, taken from a distance of about 71 million miles. You can also see its largest moon.

NBA Playoffs 2015: Schedule for First Round

The NBA playoffs 2015 schedule for the first round has been released eight matches between both Eastern and Western Conference teams.

Tesla (TSLA) Denies $25 Hourly Wage Reports

Tesla Motors Inc has denied reports that it will be paying $25 an hour, which is above average pay, at its Nevada gigafactory.

Are Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill Engaged?

There's speculation that rapper Nicki Minaj is engaged to her boyfriend Meek Mill following an image of a ring she posted on Instagram.

Starwood Launches New ‘Tribute’ Hotel Brand

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc is launching a new hotel brand called 'Tribute' that is made up of independent hotels.

BMO Capital Starts Coverage of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock

BMO Capital initiated coverage of Starbucks Corporation stock on Wednesday with an 'Outperform' rating and a target price of $56.

KBB: 10 Best Luxury Cars Under $35,000

Kelly Blue Book has released its list of the 10 best luxury cars for under $35,000 and the Lexus NX takes the number one spot.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Buys Camera Tech Company LinX

Apple Inc. has bought LinX, an Israel-based company, that could improve its camera game with its small cameras for mobile devices.

Fight for $15: Fast Food Workers Across US to Protest Wednesday

The fight for $15 an hour minimum wage is in full force today as protests spread to 200 cities in 30 countries across the world.

NFL News: The New Cleveland Browns Uniforms Are Here

The new Cleveland Browns uniforms have finally been revealed and the team now has three new shirts and pants to choose from.

Southwest Airlines to Add Wider Seats on New Planes

Southwest Airlines announced plans to add wider seats to its Boeing 737 airplanes. These will be available for passengers by mid-2016.

Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: 15 Facts for the 150th Anniversary

It's the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and 'InvestorPlace' has some facts about the historical event.

Oops! JCP Exec Accidentally Shares JCPenney Sales Info

One JCPenney Company Inc senior executive accidentally leaked some of the retailer's sales info to a securities analyst.

IRS Forms: How to File a Tax Extension

If your running late on filing your taxes, there are IRS forms that allow for tax extensions that give filers an extra six months.