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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.

JBLU: JetBlue Stock Heads Higher on Upgrade

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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 …

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

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