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Walmart insurance: Is there anything the store won't sell?Walmart insurance will be coming soon, as the retailer聽pushes to cement its reputation as a place where shoppers can stop in for grocery staples like milk and eggs and also cross other things off their 'To-Do' list. Walmart insurance is a partnership with AutoInsurance.com
Mega Millions winners: Florida pair claim half of a $414 million prizeMega Millions winners: Raymond Moyer and Robyn Collier have claimed their $207聽million聽prize, the聽Florida聽Lottery announced Tuesday. The jackpot was the third largest in the game's history.
Twitter stock plummets: Revenue has doubled, so what's the problem?Twitter聽Inc. posted a loss of $132.4 million in the January-March quarter, but it had 255 million monthly users at the end of March, up 25 percent from a year ago.聽
Home buying loses allure: ownership rate lowest since 1995When home buying was at its peak, the homeownership rate peaked at 69 percent. Now, the rate has fallen below 65 percent 鈥� a 19-year low 鈥� as Americans reconsider buying a home.- Silver City newspaper: Stop the presses! No, wait, don't.Silver City newspaper: Family-owned聽Silver聽City聽Daily Press Publishing Co. announced Friday that it would print its final edition on Monday. On Tuesday, the Silver City newspaper reopened under new ownership.
Lime price spike causing pain for US eateriesA case of 200 or so limes fetches between $80 and $130 now, up from about $15 last year 鈥� the result of a perfect storm of circumstances.
Energy Future Holdings files for bankruptcy, power business will continue operatingThe company owns TXU聽Energy, a retail electricity provider, and Luminant, the state's largest power generator.
Nokia names new CEO, eyes change after quarterly loss of $239 millionRajeev Suri, the Indian-born former head of聽Nokia聽Solutions and Networks, will become Nokia's CEO on May 1.
GoDaddy exec. Christine Jones to run for Arizona governorGoDaddy executive Christine Jones聽filed nominating petitions Tuesday to enter the Republican primary for Arizona governor. The former GoDaddy exec聽called herself an 'unapologetic conservative' who will fight for gun rights, border security, and to eliminate federal intrusion into school policy.
'Subservient Chicken' Burger King ads use social media to promote triple-decker chicken sandwich'Subservient聽Chicken,' which was considered groundbreaking when it ran in 2004, featured a website where a giant聽chicken聽dressed in garters appeared to perform any task visitors commanded.
Facebook earnings triple on surging mobile advertisingFacebook earnings nearly tripled and revenue grew sharply in the first quarter, surpassing Wall Street's expectations thanks to an 82 percent increase in advertising revenue. It was the fourth quarter in a row that Facebook earnings beat forecasts.聽
Apple stock split shocks analysts, will it work?Apple's stock split will flood the market with Apple shares in June. The trading price of Apple's shares is expected to fall dramatically, allowing more people to afford the shares, thus creating more demand.- Buffalo Bills cheerleaders sue NFL: Only $105 for one season?Buffalo Bills cheerleaders are suing for better wages. The cheerleaders say the Buffalo Bills paid them nothing for working at NFL games, and at mandatory public appearances. Two other NFL teams faces similar law suits.
Pet duck attack prompts $275,000 lawsuitPet duck attack: A retired nurse is seeking up to $275,000, including about $25,000 for medical expenses, after another woman's pet duck ambushed her, she says.
Comcast surges on added video subscribers, NBC successComcast said Tuesday its first quarter income rose 30 percent on the strength of ratings victories at NBC, beating Wall Street estimates. Comcast credited the surge to high ratings for the Sochi Olympics and Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show'聽
Netflix prices go up. How will investors react?Netflix prices will go up for new customers, the company announced on the heels of an impressive earnings report. Will higher Netflix prices scare away investors?
Netflix prices to rise for new customersNetflix prices will rise $1 or $2 per month for new customers in the US and Canada. Netflix prices are set to increase before July.
Oscar Mayer recall affects 96,000 pounds of wienersThe US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Sunday that Kraft's 'Oscar聽Mayer聽Classic Wieners' may instead contain the company's 'Classic Cheese Dogs.'
Stock market rises as big earnings week startsStock market moved higher midday Monday, ahead of a big week for company earnings. The slight rise comes after a long weekend for the US stock market.聽
Coachella's young audience attracts marketing maelstromCoachella's聽crowd may be there to listen to music under the hot desert sun, but retailers are there for the celebs and the crowd, which is young, hip and with money to spend.
