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JBLU: JetBlue Stock Heads Higher on Upgrade

JetBlue (JBLU) received a stock boost after Argus -- in a research report to clients -- upgraded the stock to "buy" from its previous "hold" rating.

REPORT: Comcast Raised Cable Prices More Than Most

A report from an organization opposed to the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger finds that Comcast raised basic cable prices more than rivals in recent years.

TSLA: Sketch of Saleen Tesla Model S Revealed

Saleen Automotive has released a first look at its Saleen Tesla Model S -- in a partnership with TSLA that shows a smartly designed all-electric sports car.

Grass Pollen Allergy? New Grastek Pill From Merck Hits Shelves Soon

Merck says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approve the release of its Grastek grass pollen allergy drug, which will launch later this month.

AMZN: Amazon Has No Bitcoin Plans, But …

Amazon (AMZN) has shot down rumors that it may accept bitcoins -- though it did not rule out a global currency to take on credit card companies.

Beef Prices Hit Highest Level in 27 Years

Beef prices have reached their highest levels since 1987 and were up to $5.28 a pound in February due to a shortage of cattle.

Facebook Banking? FB Set to Launch E-Money Services in Europe

Facebook (FB) is set to move forward with an e-money service for remittances and electronic cash if given approval by regulators in Ireland.

Maxwell House Coffee Gets a ‘Good’ Makeover

Kraft Foods is overhauling the marketing campaign behind its Maxwell House coffee line and will dramatically increase ad spending on the brand this year.

TSLA in Talks With Sinopec for Tesla Charging Stations Across China

Chinese media are reporting that Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk will be visiting China later this month in an effort to push for Tesla charging stations in China.

Citigroup Layoffs: C to Cut Up to 300 More Jobs

Citigroup (C) announced that it will cut up to 300 jobs in its stock and bond trades division in an effort to reduce costs.

5 Can’t-Miss Reports to Put in Your Earnings Calendar

Earnings reports from these key companies could help stop the market selloff -- or spark further declines

Katherine Heigl Sues Drugstore Chain for $6M Over Tweet

Katherine Heigl, who appeared in 'Grey's Anatomy', is suing Duane Reade for $6 million for posting a picture of her to its Twitter.

Tax Day Freebies 2014: Special Offers for April 15

Tax Day is almost upon us and those looking for some freebies will be glad to here that many restaurants and retailers are taking part in the tradition.

Panera to Cut Customer Wait Times With New Technology

Panera Bread is looking to reduce customer wait times with the launch of Panera 2.0, which will introduce new ordering technology and options.

BA: Boeing Moving 1,000 Jobs From Washington to California

Boeing will transfer 1,000 more engineering positions from the Puget Sound area to Southern California, the latest job migration out of Washington by BA.

Amazon Buys Digital Comics App ComiXology

Amazon (AMZN) has announced that it bought the digital comics app ComiXology for a yet-undisclosed sum.

Amazon to Team Up With USPS for Sunday Deliveries

Amazon is looking to roll out Sunday deliveries to a large portion of the U.S. population this year with the help of USPS.

Do High-Frequency Traders Wear White or Black Hats?

The issue of high-frequency trading is a hot topic on Wall Street and Main Street, and we provide some insight on the good and bad of HFTs for investors

3 ETF Charts Signaling Classic Late Cycle Behavior

The broader market are relatively flat so far this year, but a significant rotation into these ETFs suggests we are entering a new stage in the cycle.