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Fortune 500: The Top 10 Companies for 2014

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Fortune has released its annual list of the Fortune 500 biggest U.S. companies by annual revenue with Walmart and ExxonMobil heading the list.

How Walmart Is Taking Advantage of Amazon-Hachette Book Feud

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Super retailer Walmart (WMT) is using the book feud between Amazon (AMZN) and book publisher Hachette in order to make some big money.

Best Interest Rates in May: Savings, CDs and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A slowdown in the housing market and falling yields on benchmark Treasurys drove mortgage rates down to their lowest level since late 2013.

PEOPLExpress: 6 Things to Know About the New Low-Cost Airline

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
PEOPLExpress, the 1980's discount airline, is being resurrected this summer and will begin flying to U.S. cities next month.

Steve Ballmer Is the New Owner of the LA Clippers

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, is the new owner of the Los Angeles Clippers after placing a $2-billion bid on the NBA team.

Cha-Ching! American Realty $94M CEO Pay Plan Raises Eyebrows

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
An executive incentive compensation plan at American Realty Capital Properties could net its CEO more than $94 million over five years.

The 40 New Netflix Releases for June 2014

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
There are 40 new Netflix releases slated for a June 2014 release. Notable ones include 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Wayne's World.'

Netflix Kids: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Series Coming Next Spring

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
'DreamWork's Dragons' is getting a third and fourth season, which will each have 26 episodes, that is set to debut on Netflix next spring.

11 of the Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Looking to find the best deals at Trader Joe's? Check out this list to see the best buys at the California-based grocery chain.

EV News: How 8 States Plan to Charge Up Sales of Electric Vehicles

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
More states are focusing on sales of electric vehicles -- with eight states detailing plans to push the sale of 3.3 million electric vehicles by 2025.

QCOM: Qualcomm Wants In on the Self-Driving Car Business

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Wireless chipmaker Qualcomm (QCOM) is looking to get in on the self-driving car business -- pushing to have its computer chips be used.

Meet the New Most Expensive Starbucks Drink Ever Ordered

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A man created and ordered the most expensive Starbucks drink ever ordered: the Sexagintuple Vanilla Bean Mocha Frappuccino.

A Second Pig Virus Outbreak Fuels Pork Supply Concerns

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Pork supplies may become limited as farms experience a second pig virus outbreak after last year's outbreak raised pork prices to record highs.

Our 10 Favorite Maya Angelou Quotes

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Maya Angelou, a poet and civil rights activist that spoke at the 1993 Presidential inauguration, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday.

Nestle Bolsters Skincare Biz With $1.4B Bet

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Nestle is banking on the growing skincare industry by purchasing the rights to several skincare treatments from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VTX).

Watch Out, YouTube! The Yahoo Video Player Is Almost Here

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Shots fired: The Yahoo video player (YHOO) is set to debut this summer -- and is expected to rival Google's (GOOG) premier video service.

JinkoSolar Earnings Miss Sends JKS Stock Sliding

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
An earnings miss by JinkoSolar (JKS) in Q1 has led its JKS stock to drop in morning trading.

HSH, PF, PCC: Hillshire Brands Soars on Deal News

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Hillshire Brands stock (HSH) is up following a more than $5.7 billion deal offer from poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride Corp.

Target, Trader Joe’s Involved in Hummus Recall

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Lansal has issued a hummus recall over concern of a Listeria monocytogenes contamination that affects 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products.
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