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SeaWorld killer whale habitats will get upgrade, company saysSeaWorld killer whale habitats will have major changes made to them, the company said Friday. The changes to the SeaWorld killer whale habitats come in the wake of disappointing earnings and controversy for the theme park company.聽
Coca-Cola (KO) and Monster (MNST) join forces as soft drink sales lagCoca-Cola (KO) will pay $2.15 billion for a 16.7 percent stake in Monster Beverage (MNST), the company announced Friday. The move by Coca-Cola to join forces with Monster is one of several moves the soda giant has made to diversify its business as soft drink sales decline in the US.聽
Could Alibaba's film unit accounting issues hurt US IPO?Alibaba's recently acquired film unit said Friday that a review has uncovered possible accounting irregularities. The news comes as Alibaba聽readies for what's expected to be a mammoth initial public offering in New York next month.
Supervalu investigates potential data breach affecting 180 stores in five statesSupervalu, the supermarket chain, is investigating a potential data breach that may have compromised customer data at 180 stores in as many as five states. The news makes Supervalu the latest of many major US retailers this year to face a major data breach.聽
Ferrari 250 GTO sells For $38M, highest ever for car at auctionA 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sold for over $38 million yesterday, setting a new record for the highest price paid for a car at auction. The Ferrari 250 GTO sale beats the previous auction record, set by a 1954 Mercedes-Ben W196 race car that went for $29.6 million.聽
How much jail time do white-collar criminals deserve?The US Sentencing Commission will evaluate the fairness of sentences for economic crimes like fraud, the commission said. Critics say the current structure punishes bit players with harsh sentences.
MLB commissioner elected: Rob Manfred beats Red Sox's Tom WernerMLB commissioner: Rob Manfred was elected baseball's 10th commissioner on Thursday, winning a three-man competition to succeed Bud Selig.
Subprime auto loans: boon or bane?Subprime auto loans, have grown in popularity in recent years, and they can sound promising for consumers with a checkered borrowing history who need a car. But subprime auto loans carry huge risks for both borrowers and the auto industry at large.聽
Shelly Sterling contract ranks among the weirdest in pro sportsShelly Sterling finalized her sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to Steve Ballmer for $2 billion this week. But Shelly Sterling remains involved in the team, and the clauses added to the terms of the sale, including her being officially dubbed the Clipper's 'number one fan,' might be some of the weirdest in professional sports.聽
Berkshire Hathaway stock passes $200k. How did Warren Buffett do it?Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, saw share prices for its Class A stock cross $200,000 for the first time Thursday. Warren Buffett has avoided stock splitting maneuvers that would make Berkshire Hathaway stock cheaper.聽
Uber under fire in Berlin, taxi drivers hail banIn a decree Wednesday,聽Berlin聽authorities said they wouldn't tolerate Uber putting customers at risk by allowing them to ride in cars that hadn't been checked, and with drivers who weren't vetted or properly insured.
Powerball winner in Colorado claims state's largest prize everPowerball winner from a small Colorado city claimed a $90 million jackpot. The prize is the largest ever that the state has awarded to a Powerball winner.聽
Burger King flop: Chain axes low-calorie 'Satisfries' after one yearBurger King is getting rid of its lower-calorie French fries, 'Satisfries,' after less than a year.聽Satisfries were a big bet for Burger King when they were announced in September. But they weren't as well received as Burger King had hoped.
Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook again as customers dwindleWal-Mart cut its annual profit outlook Thursday as it faced another quarter of sluggish sales and traffic declines. Wal-Mart聽is facing challenges from a slowly recovering economy and fierce competition from the likes of online king Amazon.com, dollar chains and grocers.聽
Cisco to cut up to 6,000 jobs starting this fallFacing flat revenues and tough competition, network equipmentmaker Cisco says it will lay off up to 8 percent of its workforce. The restructuring will cost Cisco up to $700 million.
SeaWorld earnings, stocks plunge as animal welfare debate ragesSeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (SEAS)聽released a disappointing second-quarter earnings statement, sending stocks down 33 percent Wednesday. SeaWorld's treatment of its animals has been a subject of national debate over the past year, which the company admits may have contributed to the decline.聽
Charger Hellcat from Dodge is the most powerful sedan in the world. Officially.Charger Hellcat, which made its 2015 debut today in Detroit, is officially the world's most powerful sedan. The 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat packs a聽supercharged 6.2-liter V-8,聽707 horsepower, and 650 pound-feet of torque.
Bitcoin scam victim? How to tell the feds.Bitcoin has been added to a list of products and services under the watchful gaze of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. If you've been victim of a bitcoin scam, the CFPB wants to hear about it.聽
The nine safest cars of 2014Safety is a top priority in the decision to buy a car these days, and a bad safety rating is hard to hide. Read below for the safest cars of 2014, all models with top marks in federal crash test ratings.聽
Retail sales for July the worst in six months. Bad sign for the rest of the year?Retail sales fell flat in July, according to data released Wednesday by the US Commerce Department. If the retail sales trend continues, some experts say, we may have to lower our expectations for economic growth in 2014.聽
