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GAP Store Closings in US to Total 140 in 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
GAP is looking to close 140 stores in the United States in 2015 as part of a company restructure that will include job cuts.

Gold Prices Poised for Better Q3 After Tepid Q2

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold prices will benefit from the advent of inflation and a falling dollar during the third quarter.

Viral ‘Belly Button Challenge’ Raises Concerns

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Doctors have raised concerns over the 'belly button challenge,' a new viral sensation that challenges a person's perception of their body.

Will the ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ on Google Go Global?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A French group is asking Google to expand its 'Right to Be Forgotten' across the globe in all its extensions.

RIP Dusty Rhodes: 6 Things to Remember About the Wrestling Legend

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dusty Rhodes, the WWE legend known as 'The American Dream' that began his career in 1968, passed away at his home in Orlando.

Airline Industry Proposes Smaller Carry-On Size

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Travelers may soon see their carry-on size reduced due to new sizes proposed by the International Air Transport Association.

Marriott to Let Guests Watch Their Netflix on Hotel TVs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Marriott is hoping to attract guests by letting them watch their Netflix on internet-connected TVs that wipe login data after a stay.

US to Forgive Student Loans for Corinthian Colleges Students

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The United States has announced that it will be forgiving student loans for Corinthian Colleges students following their closings.

The 2015 Tony Award Winners List

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Tony award winners for 2015 were announced on Sunday during the live broadcast by CBS from the Radio City Music Hall.

5 Best Friends Quotes for National Best Friends Day

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Today is National Best Friends Day and InvestorPlace is celebrating with some of the best of the best best friends quotes.

Stubborn Soda: 5 Things to Know About the New Pepsi Brand

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
PepsiCo has announced a new brand of pop called 'Stubborn Soda' that will be made with cane sugar and only available as a fountain drink.

Fortune 500: The Top 10 List for 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The new Fortune 500 list for 2015 has been released and InvestorPlace is looking at the top 10 companies from that list.

New Walmart Uniform Dress Code to Allow Denim Pants

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Walmart uniform dress code is changing to allow all employees of the retail giant the ability to wear black and khaki jeans.

Southwest Airlines Fare Sale Overwhelms Website

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Southwest Airlines started a three-day sale on its website Tuesday with fares as low as $49 that ended up being more than it could handle.

Hurricane Blanca: Where It’s Headed and When

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Hurricane Blanca is currently in the eastern Pacific Ocean, threatening to hit Mexico's Baja Peninsula this weekend.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Attacks FB, Google Over User Privacy

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple CEO Tim Cook took a stab at Facebook and Google over user privacy during a speech for EPIC in Washington on Monday.

Egg Shortage Causes Breakfast Changes at McDonald’s, Others

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A massive egg shortage resulting from an Avian Flu around the nation is causing changes at McDonald's and other restaurants.

Food Trends 2015: 9 Natural Foods You’ll See a Lot More Of

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
What natural food trends are you looking forward to seeing in the second half of 2015? Expect hemp protein powder to be a big deal.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Defends $4.9 Billion in Government Subsidies

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is defending the $4.9 billion that his companies get in government subsidies following an article on the matter.
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