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Hulu to Add 144 Titles From the BBC

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Hulu has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide that will add 144 British TV shows to its streaming library.

Walgreen Is Latest Company to Switch Employees to Insurance Exchange

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Walgreen says its employees will have to select their own health insurance plans from a private exchange, but will continue to contribute to coverage.

Is Crowdfunding the New Investing?

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
Can you become a venture capitalist with just a couple bucks? Recent changes to the JOBS Act seem to point in that direction.

America’s 10 Youngest Billionaires

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
On 'Forbes' 400 list, which complies the 400 riches Americans, there were 20 billionaires below the age of 45. Here are the top 10 youngest billionaires.

Gap to Air TV Ads Again After 4-Year Absence

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Gap started airing TV ads on Monday after taking a 4-year break from television. The ads feature musicians' children preforming their parents' songs.

Report: Dish Might Blackout Disney

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dish Network might block out Disney after the companies' carriage deal expires at the end of Sept. Subscribers could lose access to ESPN.

Watch Out, Tesla … GM Has Big EV Plans

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
GM is working on a new electric car that can travel 200 miles on a charge and will cost $30,000.

United Airlines to Honor the Free Tickets It Accidentally Gave Away

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Customers will be able to use the airline tickets that United accidentally sold online to customers for free or for between $5 and $10.

Ford to Set Up EV Charging Stations for Plant Employees

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford will install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 facilities across the U.S. and Canada in a bid to promote electric vehicle use to its workers.

Man Lives on Big Mac Diet for Last 30 Years, Remains Healthy

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
A 64-year-old man says he's eaten Big Macs for the past 30 years, sometimes two a day, on a diet that has kept him relatively healthy according to his doctor.

Clear Channel, Warner Music Reach Royalty Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Clear Channel has agreed to pay Warner Music music royalties for songs broadcast over the air in exchange for lower online streaming fees.

10 Blockbuster Movie Sequels Coming in 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
There are some massive blockbuster movie sequels coming out in 2015 and here are 10 of them.

Why Chipotle Is Hiding Its Brand in New Videos, Game

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Chipotle is banking on a move that will see the launch of a downloadable, interactive game and clever anti-Big Food messaging.

3 Companies’ 9/11 Advertising Fails

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
AT&T, Marriott International and 'Esquire' all received backlash from poor 9/11 advertising. Companies apologize via Twitter.

Report: Average American Is $225,238 in Debt

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Website's report found that the average American is more than $225,000 in debt with many having less than $500 in savings.

‘Pirates of Caribbean’ Sequel Delayed Indefinitely

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney's next Pirates of the Caribbean sequel won't hit theaters in 2015 due to script problems that are holding up work on the film.

Whole Foods Begins Selling Chicken-Less Eggs Made From Plants

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Backed by Bill Gates and Paypal’s Peter Thiel as investors, Hampton Creek Foods's Beyond Eggs “replace eggs in everything from cakes to mayonnaise” without any chickens involved.

City Plans to Use ‘Eminent Domain’ to Seize Mortgages

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Richmond, California, will become the first U.S. city to use eminent domain to seize properties with delinquent or underwater mortgages.

Whole Foods Market Sets Sights on Urban Areas

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Whole Foods Market plans to open a store in Englewood, a neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, in 2016.
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