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FB News: 3 Things to Know About the New Facebook Slingshot App

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
As expected, Facebook (FB) launched its new video and messaging app Slingshot -- a not quite exact copy of popular messaging app Snapchat.

AMZN: T-Mobile CEO Attacks Amazon Smartphone in Twitter Rant

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Well that didn't take long: T-Mobile (TMUS) has lashed out at the Amazon smartphone (AMZN) via a Twitter rant from its CEO.

AAPL: Green Mutual Funds Are Eating Up AAPL

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Apple (AAPL) is trying to improve its "green" image and in doing so is bringing favorability from the top “green” mutual funds.

TSLA: Tesla CEO Says SpaceX Will Put People on Mars by 2026

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla Motors and Space X CEO Elon Musk says humans could reach Mars in ten or twelve years and that he intends to remain CEO at TSLA.

Central Park and the 10 Best Parks in America

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
TripAdvisor chose the 10 best parks in the U.S. to visit in 2014. Here is the full list which is topped by Garden of the Gods in Colorado.

Check Out the 10 Most Popular World Landmarks 2014

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
TripAdvisor chose the 10 most popular world landmarks to visit in 2014. Here is the full list which is topped by Macchu Picchu, Peru.

Check Out the 10 Most Popular US Landmarks 2014

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
TripAdvisor chose the 10 most popular US landmarks to visit in 2014. Here is the full list which is topped by Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

M, JCP: Macy’s Wins Martha Stewart Case Against JC Penney’s

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A N.Y. Supreme Court judge ruled that JCPenney (JCP) did infringe on Macy's (M) deal with Martha Stewart, but won't face punitive damages.

KFC to Pay Medical Bills of Dog-Attack Toddler

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
KFC is footing $30,000 worth of medical bills for young girl that was scarred in a dog attack and was asked to leave due to her appearance.

AAPL: Apple to Pay Millions to Settle E-Book Price-Fixing Case

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Apple (AAPL) will pay millions in a legal settlement for overcharging consumers by some $280 million for e-books.

AMZN, T: AT&T to Be Exclusive Carrier of Amazon Smartphone

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, AT&T (T) will exclusively carry the Amazon smartphone (AMZN).

Domino’s Pizza Hacked, Customer Data Held for Ransom

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Domino's Pizza has been hacked by a group calling themselves Rex Mundi, which means King of the World, and the group is holding the data ransom.

Facebook (FB) Supplements Falling Organic Reach by Selling Members’ Private Info

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
With paid advertisers as the buyer and members as the product, Facebook's falling organic ads are big problems for advertisers. Now Facebook has announced they will be selling users' information. Is this to counter the loss?

Starbucks to Pay for Its Employees to Finish College

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks has launched a plan to pay for college tuitions for workers who attend Arizona State University's online program.

TSLA: Gov. Rick Perry Wants to Bring Tesla Gigafactory to Texas

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Texas Governor Rick Perry is hoping to lure Tesla's battery gigafactory to the Lone Star State while California offers TSLA incentives.

AAPL: What We (Think We) Know About the Apple iWatch

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Rumors continue to swirl about the Apple iWatch (AAPL) -- and with so much Internet chatter, it's hard to separate reality from speculation.

FB News: Breastfeeding Backlash Forces Facebook to Lift Nipple Ban

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Facebook (FB) is lifting a ban on breastfeeding images, allowing partially covered breasts to appear in images and newsfeeds on the site.

AMZN: The First-Ever Amazon Smartphone May Be Announced This Week

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Amazon (AMZN) is poised to make a big gamble with an Amazon smartphone set to be revealed this week, according to multiple reports.

People Are Piling Up Their Cash – Morning Linkfest (June 16)

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
InvestorPlace's Morning Linkfest for June 16th is about cash, cash and more cash.
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