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DirecTV Ends Rob Lowe Ad Campaign

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
DirecTV (DTV) is ending its Rob Lowe ad campaign after Comcast (CMCSA) filed a complaint regarding false advertising.

AT&T Data Breach Results in $25M Fine for the Company

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
An AT&T data breach will cost the company $25 million to settle the matter with the FCC and 280,000 affected customers.

The Chipotle Carnitas Shortage Continues

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Chipotle's Carnitas shortage continues after dropping its pig supplier in January because it takes six months to raise a pig.

NFL News: Sarah Thomas Will Be First Female Official

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The NFL will be getting its first full-time female official in Sarah Thomas this year after she made it to the finals last year.

NASA Predicts We’ll Find Alien Life by 2025

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
NASA predicts that we will find "strong indications" of alien life within the next decade. "We know where to look."

Ikea Vegan ‘Meatballs’ Hit the Menu

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Ikea is adding vegan meatballs, which are made without anything from animals, to its menu on Thursday to satisfy vegetarians.

What Happens When a Publicly Traded Company Declares Bankruptcy?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
'InvestorPlace' is looking into what exactly happens when a publicly traded company declares bankruptcy and what happens to its stock.

Earnings Reports on Deck for Wednesday Evening: AA, BBBY, PIR

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Earnings report being released on Wednesday night will include Alcoa, Bed Bath & Beyond and Pier 1 Imports after the bell.

‘When Should I Sell My Stocks?’ Never, Actually.

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
People constantly ask themselves: "When should I sell my stocks?" If you have some patience, then the simple answer is, "Never."

HBO Now Standalone Streaming Service Is Live

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
HBO's standalone streaming service HBO Now is now live on Apple devices. You can get it for free in April and $14.99 beyond that.

Instagram Updates: New Fade and Color Tools Roll Out

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A couple of Instagram updates are being launched including two new tools and a new push notification system.

Washington, D.C. Power Outages: 5 Things to Know

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Washington DC was hit by a series of power outages Tuesday. Government buildings and the city's metro system were affected by it.

NFL News; Will Allen Accused of Ponzi Scheme

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
In NFL news today, former NY Giants star Will Allen is being accused of running a Ponzi scheme that raised over $30 million.

RIP James Best: Dukes of Hazzard Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane Dies

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Dukes of Hazzard star James Best passed away at age 88 Monday evening. The Kentucky native acted in seven decades.

Meet the ‘New’ Oldest Person in the World 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Jeralean Telly is the new oldest person in the world at age 115. Here's what you should know about the Detroit-area woman.

Starbucks College Tuition Reimbursement Expanded to 4 Years

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks has announced that its expanding its college tuition reimbursement program to four years for full- and part-time employees.

McDonald’s to Cut Ingredients in Grilled Chicken

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's is simplifying its grilled chicken recipe by removing certain ingredients and adding healthier alternatives.

Study: Cow’s Milk Found in Online Breast Milk

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A study published in Pediatrics shows that about one in 10 samples of online breast milk contains cow DNA.

LUV: Southwest Airlines CEO Gets a Pay Hike

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Southwest Arilines CEO Gary Kelly received a pay raise in 2014 that included a 24% increase in compensation.
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