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What Does the Confederate Flag Represent?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
"What does the Confederate flag represent?" is a tough question to answer and there are many meanings; none of which will satisfy everyone.

P&G, Coty Agree on $12.5B Beauty Products Deal

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Coty is buying 43 beauty brands owned by Procter & Gamble in a cosmetics deal worth a whopping $12.5 billion.

Scientists: Climate Change Is Killing Off Bumblebees

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A study published in the journal ‘Science’ shows that climate change is endangering a number of wild bumblebees species.

Giuliana Rancic Stepping Down as E! News Anchor After 10 Years

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
E! News, announced on Wednesday, that Giuliana Rancic will be leaving her role as anchor, but will stay on for two other shows.

European Stocks to Buy When Europe Bounces Back

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
European stocks are on sale again due to the Greek fiasco. Here's what to buy.

Virgina, W. Virginia to Get 51 New Dunkin’ Donuts Stores

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open 51 new stores in Va., and W. Va. as part of a deal with seven franchise operators.

Yahoo Launches Daily Fantasy Sports: How It Works

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Yahoo has announced that it will be holding daily fantasy sports events that will start with MLB and expand to other sports.

Hugo Boss Pledges to Go ‘Fur Free’ Next Year

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Hugo Boss has pledged to go fur free as of its Fall/Winter 2016 collection, citing unethical practices to obtain these materials.

Today’s Google Doodle Honors Godzilla Creator Eiji Tsuburaya

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Google Doodle for today, July 7, 2015, honors Godzilla and Ultraman creator Eiji Tsuburaya for his 114th birthday with a small game.

Amazon Prime Day: 5 Things to Know About the July 15 Sale

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon has announced that it will be holding a major shopping event on July 15, called Amazon Prime Day, for users with Prime accounts.

The World Cup of Income Inequality

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rapid per-capita growth is already factored into growth nations that suffer from extensive income inequality -- China, India and Sub-Saharan Africa -- so due diligence before investing is particularly important.

4th of July Quotes: 10 Sayings to Post on Facebook, Twitter

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
What are some of your favorite 4th of July quotes? We have compiled 10 of the best ones to share on Facebook and Twitter.

Happy 4th of July Pictures: 7 Images to Post on Facebook, Twitter

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
We have compiled some of the best happy 4th of July pictures to post on Facebook and Twitter. Check them out.

July 3, 2015: Is the Stock Market Open Today?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Is the stock market open today, July 3? Don't expect to do any last-minute trading ahead of Independence Day.

ArcelorMittal Layoffs: MT Cutting 2,800 Jobs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
ArcelorMittal, a steel company, has announced that it plans to cut 2,800 jobs at its Mexico unit due to falling steel prices.

Starbucks Customers Put Up Fight to Save the Valencia Orange Refresher

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks customers want the Valencia Orange Refresher to stay on the menu, but it's getting replaced by the Strawberry Açaí Refresher.

TSLA News: Tesla Owners Facing Long Waits at Charging Stations

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla owners are tried of having to wait in line to charge their electric vehicles and they aren't happy with CEO Elon Musk's solution.

VIDEO: Giant Swirling Vortex Is Draining Lake Texoma

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
An image of a vortex draining Lake Texoma terrified people in the Texas-Oklahoma border this week. The lake appeared to be draining itself in a…

5 Eye-Popping Golden Parachutes

By Gerelyn Terzo, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coty's payout to its would-be CEO -- that's right, zero days on the job -- is just the latest in Wall Street's line of ridiculous golden parachutes.
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