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PayPal Executive Out After Twitter Tirade

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
A PayPal exec's Twitter rant has left him jobless following a series of Tweets aimed at colleagues he called "useless."

J.Crew to Open New Budget-Friendly Retail Chain

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
J.Crew is preparing to open a new retail chain, called J.Crew Mercantile, that will have similar prices to its Factory outlets.

Skechers Is Interested in LA Clippers, Too

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Skechers USA, maker of sport shoes, has announced that it's interested in purchasing a stake in the Los Angeles Clippers.

Love Never Felt So Good: Never-Heard-Before Michael Jackson Song

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new never-heard-before song from Michael Jackson, titled Love Never Felt So Good, has been released online and will be included in a new album.

Target Clearance Schedule: What Those Price Codes Mean

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Target has some great discounts, but customer can save more with a little insight into the company's pricing system and discount schedule.

Fed Risk List: 15 Firms That Pose Risk to U.S. Financial Stability

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The Federal Reserve has issued a list of 15 firms that require additional fed oversight due to their heightened systemic risks.

Disney World News: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opens May 28

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney's new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride is set to open up on May 28 and will include pre-show events to keep guests in line entertained.

18 Great New Netflix Releases for May 2014

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
There are 18 new Netflix releases coming out this month. The list includes Jack Reacher, Hyde Park on Hudson, Parker and more.

5 Things to Know About New Ford CEO Mark Fields

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Ford (F) has announced that its new Ford CEO will be Mark Fields, a 53-year-old Harvard Business grad.

38 New Movie Releases Hitting Theaters May 2014

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
There are 38 great new movie releases hitting theaters this May. Some of the best include the new Spiderman, the new X-Men and more.

XOM Stock – 5 Things to Watch in Exxon Mobil Earnings

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's the top five things you should know about Exxon earnings ... and whether XOM is a buy.

FDA Considers Giving OK for OTC Singulair

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Drug company Merck is looking for approval from the Food and Drug Administration to start selling its Singulair over the counter.

WMT: Walmart Wants to Save You Money on Auto Insurance

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart has partnered with a website to allow customers to compare and purchase auto insurance online, promoted at WMT stores and its website.

Star Wars 7 Cast Is Confirmed: Who’s Who

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Director J.J. Abrams says the cast of Star Wars 7 has been set. The movie, which hits theaters in Dec. 15, will begin filming in the coming weeks.

Oprah Chai Tea Arrives at Starbucks, Teavana Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A blend of teas developed in a collaboration between Oprah Winfrey and Starbucks' Teavana shops debuts at the tea chain on Tuesday.

NBA News: List of Sponsors Dropping Clippers Over Owner’s Racist Comments

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
More bad news for LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling following racist comments he made on tape and others surfacing from his past: Sponsors are leaving.

Google: Our Self-Driving Cars Are Getting Better

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Google says that its self-driving cars can now overcome common street traffic conditions that would have stumped them just two years ago.

Viral Ad Alert: Burger King Brings Back Subservient Chicken From 2004

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Burger King is bringing back its subservient chicken viral ad from 2004, but the chicken is missing and needs to be found this time around.

Drunk Passenger Causes Hijack Scare on Virgin Airlines Flight

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Passengers on a Virgin Airlines flight got a hijack scare when a drunk passenger tried to enter the cockpit of the plane.
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