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CVS to Offer Talking Prescription Labels for Visually Impaired

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
CVS pharmacy stores (CVS) announced that it will offer ScripTalk "talking prescription" labels for prescriptions ordered through its online pharmacy.

PHOTOS: Walmart Opens Its First Convenience Store (Think 7-Eleven)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart has officially opened its first Walmart to Go--a convenience store with groceries, a quick serve restaurant and even gas pumps.

TSLA: Tesla to Get OK for Direct Sales in Arizona

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Arizona senate has approved a measure that allows Tesla Motors to sell its electric vehicles directly to consumers in the state.

Burger King to Launch Mobile Payment App

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Burger King says it will launch a mobile app that processes food order payments in April.

GSK Stock Down Over Poor Cancer Drug Results

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Shares of GSK stock are down following an announcement by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) that its MAGE-A3 cancer vaccine had poor treatment results in its study.

Project Morpheus: Sony Unveils Virtual Reality Headset for Playstation 4

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Sony (SNE) has joined the virtual reality headset work with its Project Morpheus, made for Playstation 4.

Top 6 Food Trends 2014: What’s Gaining Momentum Now

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
From Brazilian cuisine to sophisticated sweets and even fermentation, these are six of the top food trends in 2014, according to Campbell's 'Trendscape.'

Why Some Catholics Are Calling for a Beer Boycott

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Some Catholics are calling for a boycott of Guinness, Heineken and Sam Adams products after the beer makers pulled out of the St. Patrick's Day parade.

Comcast-Time Warner Cable Merger Faces Scrutiny

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The attorneys general of a number of states and the U.S. Department of Justice are reviewing the $45 billion Comcast-Time Warner cable merger.

Toyota Settlement: TM to Pay $1.2B in Criminal Probe

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A Toyota settlement with federal regulators will see the automaker admit making misleading statements about vehicle safety and pay $1.2 billion.

Bank Stocks, BDCs Are Strong Sector Plays Right Now

By Bryan Perry
Bank stocks and financials are beginning to make a comeback, and I like BAC and WFC to lead the way, At the same time, check out these 2 financial BDCs.

Oppenheimer Raises AMZN Stock Price Target to $455

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Amazon (AMZN) shares have been given a price bump thanks to Oppenheimer, up to $455 from $440.

AXP: American Express Plans Business Travel Unit Spinoff

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
American Express (AXP) on Monday announced that it would spin off its business travel division, which is being bought by an investor group.

Walmart, Other Major Retailers Pressured to Stop Selling Cigarettes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The attorneys general of 28 states have written to Walmart and four other retailers asking them to end tobacco sales in their stores.

Amazon Prime Lawsuit: Are Prices Inflated to Cover ‘Free’ Shipping?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
An Amazon Prime lawsuit accuses Amazon of encouraging third-party vendors to quietly include shipping costs in an item's total price.

CDC Finds Case of Female-to-Female HIV Transmission

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The CDC has reported of the first case of a female-to-female HIV transmission between two women who took part in unprotected sex and shared sex toys.

Watchdog Group Says GM Airbag Failures Killed 303, Not 12

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
A watchdog group has released a study that shows General Motors (GM) airbag failures resulted in the death of some 300 people, eight times what GM stated.

What Causes Value and Momentum in Stocks?

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Value and momentum in stocks are different....or are they? See how two experts thread the needle that's always been a conundrum for investors

GMCR: Green Mountain Coffee Changes Name to Include Keurig

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Say goodbye to Green Mountain Coffee (GMCR): The coffeemakers has officially changed its name to Keurig.
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