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Is Powdered Alcohol Product Palcohol a Go or No-Go?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The approval of the powdered alcohol product Palcohol was given in error -- meaning it's possible the controversial new product won't be hitting shelves soon.

Report: Is Square Mulling a Sale to Google?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
According to the Wall Street Journal, payment processor Square has spoken with Google about a purchase. Square denies the report.

Biofuels Study: Corn Ethanol Worse Than Gas for Global Warming

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A federally-funded study suggests that corn residue-based biofuels might not help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term.

RIP Kevin Sharp: 5 Things to Know About the Country Singer

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Kevin Sharp, a country music singer who had battled cancer, passed away at the age of 43 on Saturday due to cancer complications.

Oscar Mayer Hot Dog Recall: What Consumers Should Know

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Kraft Foods Group (KRFT) is apologizing after an Oscar Mayer hot dog recall that is affecting some 96,00 pounds of hot dogs.

General Mills Says Sorry for ‘No Sue’ Policy After Uproar

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
General Mills (GIS) is reversing course by revising its new legal policies that some said would prevent consumers from suing the company.

Netflix News: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Trailer Is Here

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Orange is the New Black season 2 trailer is here and it starts with Piper looking quite content after months of being in solitary.

Chipotle Prices Are About to Go Even Higher

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Chipotle prices (CMG) are set to rise for the first time in years as the Mexican restaurant chain increases in popularity.

Michaels Craft Store Confirms Massive Data Breach

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Michaels Stores said Thursday that some 2.6 million credit and debit cards may have been subject to a security breach at its craft stores.

A VERY Golden Parachute: Ousted Yahoo COO Gets $58M for 15 Months

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Former Yahoo COO Henrique de Castro will receive an exit package valued at $58 million, even though he was ousted from the company after just 15 months.

ProtectMyAntenna: New Aereo Website Presents Its Case to Consumers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Aereo has launched a ProtectMyAntenna, a website promoting a defense of its service, as a lawsuit from broadcasters heads to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Walmart Takes on Western Union With Cheaper Money Transfer Service

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart has partnered with Euronet Worldwide to launch a new money transfer service at its stores, sending Western Union and MoneyGram shares tumbling.

The Smartphone Kill Switch Is Coming in 2015

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The hyped smartphone kill switch -- which would remotely disable a smartphone and wipe its data -- is set to become standard by 2015.

CANN, CANV Stocks Soar on Hemp Production Approval

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
CannaVest (CANV) and Advanced Cannabis Solutions (CANN) stocks are up following hemp production approval granted by Colorado to CannaVest.

Sonic Plans 1,000 New Restaurants in Next 10 Years

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Sonic is planning on opening 1,000 new restaurants over the next 10 years. Sonic is currently the No. 4 burger chain in the U.S.

Caution Signals Are Flashing as Consumer Concerns Persist

By Charlie Bilello
Weakness in the consumer discretionary sector continues despite upbeat news on employment and retail sales. Here's why investors need to heed this warning signal

Atlanta Lands Major League Soccer Team for 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Atlanta will announce on Wednesday that it has struck a deal with Major League Soccer to bring a franchise to the city by 2017.

DDD: 3D Systems Buying Brazilian Robtec

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
3D Systems said it will acquire Brazilian additive producer and 3D scanner and printer distributor Robtec for undisclosed terms, sending DDD stock lower.

SBUX: Starbucks to Relocate European HQ After Tax Spat

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks will move its European headquarters from Amsterdam to London to boost its U.K. corporate tax bill. SBUX stock climbed on the news.
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