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TSLA: 6 Things to Know About Tesla’s Planned Gigafactory

The CEO of Tesla Motors says that building its planned battery gigafactory is a "no-brainer" and is needed to support TSLA's expansion.

Channing Tatum to Play Gambit in X-Men Sequel

'X-Men' producerLauren Shuler Donner has revealed that Channing Tatum will play Gambit in 'X-Men: Apocalypse' and a spinoff film.

SHLD: Sears Considers Selling Canada Business

Sears, announced on Wednesday, that it's considering selling its Canada business after six consecutive years of falling sales.

K: Kellogg Stock Gains Steam on Warren Buffett Buzz

Kellogg stock (K) has gained some steam after news that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) may be picking them up.

Yahoo Buys Snapchat Competitor Blink

Yahoo (YHOO) has snapped up Snapchat competitor Blink though terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Staples to Add Medical Scrubs, Melissa & Doug Toys & Other Products

Staples is adding several new products, including medical scrubs, fire extinguishers and cleaning supplies, to its store shelves.

Google Must Comply With ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Ruling

A European court says that Google must evaluate individual requests to delete links to personal information in a "right to be forgotten" ruling.

SNE: Sony Executives to Return Bonuses

Sony says its senior executives will return their bonuses for the third straight year as SNE prepares to report a larger annual loss.

BBRY: BlackBerry Launches Z3 Low-Cost Smartphone

BlackBerry (BBRY) is looking to reverse its overseas market slump with a low-cost touchscreen smartphone, the Z3.

CS: Credit Suisse Faces $2B Fine for Allegedly Helping Americans Evade Taxes

Credit Suisse (CS) may be forced to pay more than $2 billion as U.S. banking regulators probe the Swiss bank for allegedly helping U.S. citizens evade taxes

Wine News: U.S. Takes Top Spot From France for First Time

In surprising wine news, an industry organization says that total U.S. wine consumption has surpassed that of France last year.

T, DTV: AT&T Closing in on DirecTV Purchase Deal

DirecTV (DTV) stock is up is up today on news that AT&T (T) is in advanced talks to purchase the satellite TV provider for $50 billion.

The Carl Icahn “Accountability” Statement Rings Hollow

Carl Icahn says activist investors create accountability for publicly-traded companies, but take anything he says about investing with a grain of salt.

Renewed TV Shows 2014 List

NBC, CBS, ABC, The CW and FOX have announced that several renewed TV shows, including 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' and 'Grimm'.

Canceled TV Shows 2014 List

23 canceled TV shows, including 'Community', from NBC, CBS, ABC, The CW and FOX have been announced due to low ratings and other reasons.

Once Upon a Time Season 3 Finale: Was That Elsa From Frozen?

Elsa, the snow queen from Disney's Frozen, made a surprise appearance during the season three finale of 'Once Upon a Time'.

Tesla, Toyota to End Battery Deal Early

Tesla (TSLA) has announced that a deal with Toyota (TM) to provide battery packs and motors for a rechargeable crossover will end early.

PF, HSH: Pinnacle Foods Stock Soars on Hillshire Farms Deal Buzz

Pinnacle Foods stock (PF) is flying high on news that Hillshire Farms (HSH) will purchase the company.

Procter & Gamble Pulls Laundry Detergent Over Neo-Nazi Symbol

Procter & Gamble has pulled a laundry detergent from its shelves in Germany after consumers accused the company of using a neo-Nazi sign on the product.