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McDonald’s, NFL Team Up for First-Ever Happy Meal Promo

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's and the NFL have teamed up to release football-themed Happy Meals.

Coke Zone: Coca-Cola Launches Online Magazine for Coke Lovers

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Coca-Cola has launched an online magazine that is tailored to fans of the brand. The website acts as a source of content for Cola-Cola lovers.

NBCUniversal Now Owns All of PBS Kids Sprout

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
NBCUniversal has acquired the remaining stakes of PBS and HIT Television Ventures in pre-school cable network PBS Sprout Kids.

TWTR Stock — Can Twitter Raise Profitability With New Ad Idea?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Twitter (TWTR) is now adding double ads to turn a profit and appease investors who are hoping TWTR stock turns out much better than Facebook (FB) did.

6 Stats That Show Just How Tough Things Are for Millennials

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Countless narratives have been crafted to describe Millennials, but a look at the hard numbers paints a straightforward and difficult reality.

New BBRY CEO Pens Open Letter to BlackBerry Community

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
BlackBerry CEO John Chen has released a letter to handset users, reassuring them that the company will continue to do business.

Burger King Responds to Shocking Billboard Image Going Viral

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Burger King has apologized after a photo of a billboard at its store in Ephrata, Wash. went viral. The billboard was posted by an angry employee.

Is NFLX Stock About to Get Sawed in Half … Again?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Netflix stock may be in danger of another loss like the one it incurred a few years back -- at least according to a new article that links the issue to free cash flow.

New Guidelines: Doctors to Push Use of Cholesterol Drugs

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
New heart disease prevention guidelines will have doctors recommending cholesterol drugs to double the Americans than what the current guidelines do.

Looking at the Market into December and Beyond

By Richard Band
Charts suggest the market is heading for a solid ending, but be careful heading into the New Year, as a significant indicator is flashing red

Black Friday 2013: The Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Black Friday 2013 is only a couple weeks away! Here's your guide to store hours and sales for all your Black Friday shopping needs.

Oil Prices May Have Positive Impact on Equities

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The relationship between falling oil and gas prices and rising stock prices is real and demonstrable, and investors should take advantage in the market

Yahoo Managers ‘Forced’ to Fire 600 by New Employee Ranking System

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Yahoo insiders say that a new worker evaluation system has led to the firing of more than 600 employees in recent weeks.

Walmart Pushes Up Thanskgiving Day Door Busters 2 Hours

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart, announced on Tuesday, that it will start its Thanksgiving Day door busters at 6 p.m. This is two hours earlier than last year.

FB Trouble: More Teens Dumping Facebook, Head to Messenger Apps

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
With Facebook admitted in its most recent earnings reports that it is seeing a "decrease in daily users, specifically among teens" the question now is where teens are heading.

Hyundai Recalls End With Resignations, Personnel Changes

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Facing a slew of recalls over the past year, Hyundai Motor Company's chief technology officer has resigned and other personnel changes have been put into effect.

Retailers Turning to Twitter to Steal Competitors’ Customers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Competing retailers are using Twitter to focus promotions toward shoppers at rival stores.

Yet Another Battery Bummer for Boeing

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
An indicator light signaling a battery problem went on during the flight of a Japan Airlines 787 Dreamliner, but no smoke or overheating was reported.

Tesla Model S Owner Unfazed by Car Catching Fire

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
In a customer blog post on the Tesla (TLSA) website, a Maryland Tesla owner describes how his Model S caught fire -- though that will not deter the love of the vehicle.
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