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• Are These 2 Retail Stocks Back in Style?

  21-04-2017 23:45 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  Retail is experiencing big changes, and many brands are losing the battle. Let's examine two that have fallen out of favor to see if they are primed to bounce back.
  
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• Volkswagen emissions scandal settlement approved by courts in Ontario, Quebec

  21-04-2017 23:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Courts in Ontario and Quebec on Friday approved a class-action settlement with Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. involving emissions from 2.0-litre TDI diesel engines in roughly 105,000 vehicles.
  
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• Oil Dives, Sending U.S. Crude Below $50 For First Time in 2 Weeks

  21-04-2017 23:44 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  Oil prices tumbled more than 2 percent on Friday, notching the biggest weekly decline in more than a month on mounting evidence that U.S. production and inventory growth were offsetting OPEC's attempts to reduce the global crude glut.
  
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• Why Electronics for Imaging, Inc. Stock Plunged Today

  21-04-2017 23:42 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  The digital printing technologist fell after a tough quarter. Here's what investors need to know.
  
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• Who Is Jordan Ozuna? Tyga’s Rumored Girlfriend Responds To Dating Gossip

  21-04-2017 23:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Rack City” rapper star Tyga reportedly moved on from his girlfriend, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star and makeup maven Kylie Jenner, with former Hooters waitress Jordan Ozuna, multiple Friday reports said. 
  They were first pictured together at Serafina Sunset in West Hollywood Thursday, TMZ reported. The publication, along with other outlets, noted Ozuna looks similar to Jenner.
  
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• What France ETF Investors Need to Know About the Elections

  21-04-2017 23:22 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  France and Europe-related exchange traded funds have been on the market’s radar ahead of a closely watched election cycle, and may potentially offer an opportunity for investors ahead. The iShares MSCI France ETF (NYSEArca: EWQ), the largest France exchange traded fund trading in the U.S., is up 7.1% year-to-date and has gained 1.2% over the…
  
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• United CEO won't add chairman title in 2018 as was planned

  21-04-2017 23:19 via cbc.ca
  
  United Airlines says its CEO won't add the title of chairman next year as planned, as fallout continues from the violent removal of a passenger from a plane this month.
  
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• 'Call of Duty' WW2: Activision Confirms 'Call of Duty: WWII'

  21-04-2017 23:18 via ibtimes.com
  
  The next game in the “Call of Duty” series has been confirmed — and it’s heading back to its roots.
  Publisher Activision confirmed Friday on itswebsite the next game in the franchise will be “Call of Duty: WWII.” Activision’s announcement confirmed few official details for the game, but the publisher and developer Sledgehammer Games — previously behind 2014’s “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” will show an official live st
  
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• Why Shares of Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. Popped 16% Today

  21-04-2017 23:02 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  An earnings beat sent shares higher, but this may not be the time to buy Covenant Transportation.
  
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• United delays CEO's ascent to the role of chairman

  21-04-2017 22:47 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  United Airlines says its CEO won't add the title of chairman next year as planned, as fallout continues from the violent removal of a passenger from a plane this month.
  
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• U.S., global financial leaders skirt trade frictions, tout collaboration

  21-04-2017 22:37 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  Global economic leaders on Friday continued downplaying possible friction with the Trump administration over currencies, trade and other potentially contentious issues, even while acknowledging that much about the U.S. president's plans remains unclear.
  
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• Why Briggs & Stratton, Kindred Healthcare, and Covenant Transportation Group Jumped Today

  21-04-2017 22:36 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  Despite mixed performance from the market, these stocks rose. Find out why.
  
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• WATCH: Ellen DeGeneres Gets Involved With Nicki Minaj Rap Feud

  21-04-2017 22:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  Ellen DeGeneres, the beloved host of her eponymous daytime talk show, unofficially entered the Nicki Minaj feud with Remy Ma, and she couldn’t be more excited.
  In a video released Friday morning on both YouTube and the show’s official social media, Ellen introduced a clip of the music video, which includes a nod to Ellen herself in some clever wordplay.
  “I am the generous queen! Ask Ms. Ellen,” raps Nicki Minaj.
  
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• 3 Charts That Show Why Amazon is Amazing

  21-04-2017 22:33 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  The Everything Store is unique in many ways. Here are just a few.
  
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• Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Manhattan Associates, and NCR Slumped Today

  21-04-2017 22:27 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  These stocks fell on a sluggish day for the stock market. Find out why.
  
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• Investors Should Consider Re-Emerging Market ETFs

  21-04-2017 22:27 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Developing economies have played second fiddle to developed market over the past few years, with U.S. equities leading the charge. However, investors are finally beginning to take a closer look at emerging market stocks and exchange traded funds as many search for cheap opportunities. “Here at Deutsche Asset Management, we believe that the time is…
  
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• ETFs Industry Enjoys Record First Quarter Inflows

  21-04-2017 22:25 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Exchange traded funds saw record inflows in the first quarter of the year as investors continued to jump on the extended equity market rally, despite concerns of high valuations, and more turned to the cheap and efficient ETF investment vehicle. Global investors funneled $197.3 billion in ETFs over the first three months of the year,…
  
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• Q & A: Your questions on Canada's roaring real estate market

  21-04-2017 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  What do you want to know about real estate in Canada? CBC's Jacqueline Hansen hosted a Facebook Live to take your questions.
  
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• Cenovus plans to accelerate drilling on acquired ConocoPhillips gas properties

  21-04-2017 21:22 via cbc.ca
  
  ​The CEO of Cenovus Energy says his company plans to accelerate drilling of conventional gas wells on lands it's buying from ConocoPhillips through a $17.7-billion deal announced last month.
  
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• Judge orders Volkswagen to pay $2.8B US in emission scandal

  21-04-2017 20:13 via cbc.ca
  
  A judge on Friday ordered Volkswagen to pay a $2.8 billion US criminal penalty in the United States for cheating on diesel emissions tests, blessing a deal negotiated by the government for a "massive fraud" orchestrated by the German automaker.
  
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• Trump eyes changes to Obama's tax regulations and Wall Street rules

  21-04-2017 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to review any major tax regulations set last year by his predecessor, as well as two memos to potentially revamp or eliminate fundamental elements of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reforms.
  
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• See Earth From Saturn’s Rings: NASA Photos Capture Our Planet From Outer Space

  21-04-2017 18:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  Humans sometimes look up at the night sky and gaze at Saturn shining in the distance, but what is the view the other way around? Now we know.
  NASA’s Cassini spacecraft captured an image of Earth through the rings of Saturn, showing us just how small we are in the scheme of the solar system — not to mention the universe — but also how far we can reach.
  
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• ‘Splatoon 2’ Amiibo Gear Outfits Revealed For Nintendo Figures Old & New

  21-04-2017 18:18 via ibtimes.com
  
  Splatoon 2is releasing with Amiibo support for old and new figures, andNintendo Japan recentlytweeted what each Amiibo offers. Thanks to translations fromPushDustin and others, here’s what we know.
  
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• Prince Net Worth: Who Gets Money Made By 'Purple Rain' Singer?

  21-04-2017 18:13 via ibtimes.com
  
  Legendary singer, songwriter and musician, Prince died April 21, 2016 after tragically overdosing on painkillers. Friday marks the first anniversary of his death.
  In the months following his death, the artist’s estate, which was said to be valued at about $300 million, became a major topic of discussion when there was no will that stipulated the plans for his estate.
  
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• Google Play Music Will Be The Default Music Service On The Galaxy S8

  21-04-2017 18:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  To coincide with the retail launch of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, Samsung has partnered with Google to make the Play Music app the default music player on Samsung mobile devices. This partnership actually began last year for Samsung’s Galaxy S7, but this time, Google Play Music comes with some exclusive perks.
  
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• What Is Barack Obama Doing Now? Former President To Make First Public Appearance

  21-04-2017 18:07 via ibtimes.com
  
  After a few months of staying out of the spotlight, former President Barack Obama planned to make his first public appearance at the University of Chicago. The 44th president was set to appear Monday with community and youth leaders in his first public remarks since Jan. 20 for a “conversation on community organizing and civic engagement.”
  
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• Mia Khalifa Claps Back At HIV Rumors, But Not Everyone Is Amused

  21-04-2017 17:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  Mia Khalifa went viral on Twitter Thursday after an unfounded rumor claimed the former adult film star was diagnosed HIV positive, as International Business Times originally reported. After some digging, IBT found the false claim likely originated from fake news site TheNoChill (we will not link to it here). They were the source behind the rumor going viral in January.
  
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• Why Is April The Giraffe Live Stream Ending? Animal Adventure Park Promotes Baby Alligator

  21-04-2017 17:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  Sad news for the millions of people who watched April the giraffe on the live stream set up by Animal Adventure Park in February: The zoo announced the cam would go dark Friday at 4:30 p.m. EDT.
  
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• ‘Teen Mom 2’ Star Kailyn Lowry Tweets About Baby Shopping Struggle And Being Single

  21-04-2017 17:44 via ibtimes.com
  
  Although “Teen Mom 2” star Kailyn Lowry has been relatively mum about the identity of her baby’s father, the television personality has not been shy about sharing details about her personal life, including her everyday struggles and relationship status.
  On Friday, the MTV star took to Twitter to share her struggle with fans about preparing for her baby’s arrival. “Picking a stroller & car seat is overwhelming lol there are way too many options,” Lowry twee
  
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• NFL Schedule 2017: Cowboys, Patriots, Packers Among Early Week 1 Betting Favorites

  21-04-2017 17:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  The 2017 NFL regular-season schedule was released Thursday, including the opening week slate. Of the 16 games set for Week 1, a few feature two playoff teams from last year and potential Super Bowl LII contenders.
  The first game of the entire season is a matchup of the AFC’s top two teams from the 2016 regular season. The New England Patriots will host the Kansas City Chiefs, and the defending champions are one of the biggest Week 1 favorites, according to the early betting odds.
  
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• Harry Styles To Play Mick Jagger In Biopic? One Direction Singer Hints At Movie

  21-04-2017 17:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  After portraying rock & roll legend Mick Jagger during a “Saturday Night Live” sketch, One Direction member Harry Styles may be playing the Rolling Stones frontman in an upcoming biopic.
  
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• How Much Money Did Aaron Hernandez Have Left? NFL Could Pay Fiancée And Daughter Millions

  21-04-2017 17:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez’s suicide – combined with a little-known legal provision – could mean the NFL owes the former New England Patriots tight end millions. Because Hernandez’s appeal was pending at the time of his death, a Massachusetts legal rule known as “abatement” could be invoked, meaning Hernandez would essentially be posthumously pronounced innocent, and therefore owed the remainder of his salary from the NFL.
  
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• ‘Bold And The Beautiful' Spoilers: Ridge Confronts Katie And Vows To Win Brooke Back’

  21-04-2017 17:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  He lost the woman he loves when she realized he was having an affair of sorts with his stepmother, but Ridge won’t be ready to give up on Brooke just yet on the Friday, April 21 episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
  
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• ‘Chicago PD’ Season 4 Spoilers: Voight’s Past Comes Back To Haunt Him In Episode 20 ‘Grasping For Salvation’ [VIDEO]

  21-04-2017 17:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Chicago P.D.” will be back with new episodes next week after a short break. Last time the NBC series aired an episode, Kim Burgess’ (Marina Squerciati) sister Nicole (Jules Willcox) was brutally attacked. Fortunately, Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and his team were able to successfully deliver justice.
  
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• Prince's Death: Snapchat Filter Honors Singer On Anniversary

  21-04-2017 17:16 via ibtimes.com
  
  Just one year ago the death of musician Prince shook the world, sparking speculation on the cause and mourning worldwide. ​Snapchat Friday marked the occasion with a filter honoring the late star.
  Read: How To Make A Custom Snapchat Filter
  
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• Kim Kardashian Sizzles In Diamond Bikini On Snapchat Video After Promoting ‘Amazing’ Flu Diet

  21-04-2017 17:12 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” reality star Kim Kardashian showed off her svelte figure in a sizzling Snapchat video Thursday. The mother-of-two dazzled in a diamond bikini.
  Kardashian, 36, filmed herself in the mirror. She gently moved her body from side to side and then kneeled on the ground, flaunting her toned abs.
  
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• What Is Gilly Reading In ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 7 Photos And What Does It Mean?

  21-04-2017 17:07 via ibtimes.com
  
  Fifteen new “Game of Thrones” photos hit the web on Thursday, revealing details about what’s to come when the show returns to HBO. Among the most interesting was a picture of Gilly sitting with Sam in the Citadel.
  
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• Wells Fargo expands settlement to include accounts dating back to 2002

  21-04-2017 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Wells Fargo & Co. said it would expand its class action settlement related to the lender's retail sales practices to include customer accounts as early as May 2002.
  
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• Wells Fargo expanding settlement related to sales practices scandal

  21-04-2017 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Wells Fargo & Co. said it would expand its class action settlement related to the lender's retail sales practices to include customer accounts as early as May 2002.
  
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• ‘Pokémon Go’ Server Update Ties IVs & Moves To Player Level To Stop Snipers

  21-04-2017 16:44 via ibtimes.com
  
  Pokémon Go server updates have fundamentally changed how the game’s individual variations and moveset systems work. While largely unconfirmed, the Silph Road subreddit says the new mechanics are intended to stop snipers that use GPS spoofers to find powerful monsters quickly around the world.
  
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• Trump's First 100 Days Vacation Costs: President's Mar-a-Lago Trips Outpace Obama's Travel

  21-04-2017 16:23 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Donald Trump is fast approaching his hundredth day in office – many of which have been spent far from the White House. By the end of his 13th week as president, Trump spent 25 days at Mar-a-Lago, his estate in South Florida.
  Past presidents spent significantly less time away from Washington, D.C., during the same period. Former President Barack Obama spent four days away from the White House, while his predecessor George W. Bush spent 14 days away. Bill Clinton, for his part, did
  
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• ‘Young And The Restless’ Spoilers: Chelsea Gets An Update On Chloe’s Whereabouts

  21-04-2017 16:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  She was heartbroken to learn that the woman she considered her best friend had her fooled when it came to her husband’s death. Now, Chelsea will learn that it is going to potentially be harder than ever to track Chloe down and make her pay for the crimes she has committed on the Friday, April 21 episode of “The Young and the Restless.”
  
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• What Is A Credit Score? 10 Ways To Improve Ratings Report

  21-04-2017 16:14 via ibtimes.com
  
  This article originally appeared on the Motley Fool.
  It's the Holy Grail of all credit scores: 850. On the widely used FICO credit score scale, approximately one in every 200 people achieves perfection, at least as of a 2010 estimate by the Fair Isaac Corporation, the company behind the aforementioned FICO score.
  
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• Record Store Day 2017: 13 Awesome Releases To Buy

  21-04-2017 16:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  We’re just one day away from Record Store Day 2017 and with hundreds of albums being released, it may be tough to choose which ones to buy. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best albums being released. Check out these 13 awesome Record Store Day 2017 releases below:
  Andre 3000 — “All Together Now”
  Solo music from Andre 3000 doesn’t come around too often, so this 2010 cover of The Beatles song is a must-buy.
  
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• When Will Nikki Bella And John Cena Get Married? ‘Total Divas’ Star Teases Wedding

  21-04-2017 15:56 via ibtimes.com
  
  Although the only got engaged weeks ago, it looks like Nikki Bella and John Cena may have a specific date in mind of when they plan to get married.
  
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• ‘Supernatural’ Season 12 Spoilers: Dean And Sam Team Up With Castiel In Episode 19 ‘The Future’

  21-04-2017 15:56 via ibtimes.com
  
  Last week, the CW aired an episode of “Supernatural” Season 12 in which Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) investigated a missing person case.
  
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• How Much Do I Need To Retire? 4 Things To Do To Keep A Steady Standard Of Living After Work

  21-04-2017 15:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  No one wants to spend their retirement bagging groceries, but without sufficient retirement savings, that's how you may be spending your golden years. The latest Merrill Lynch Finances in Retirement Survey, released in March 2017, revealed that the average cost of retirement has risen to $738,400. Of that number, $260,000 will go to healthcare costs alone, according to Fidelity's Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate. But $738,400 is just an average — retirees accustomed to high incomes m
  
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• Kendrick Lamar Confirms More Music Is On The Way

  21-04-2017 15:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kendrick Lamar may have just released one of the most buzzed about albums of the year, but the California rapper already has more music on the way. After a fan theory for another album turned out to be false, the “DAMN.” rapper confirmed more songs are coming, he just wouldn’t reveal if it was new music.
  
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• 113 Canadian hotels in Holiday Inn chain hit by credit card hack

  21-04-2017 15:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The hotel chain that owns Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental and other brands said credit card information of their guests may have been stolen last year at thousands of locations, including more than 100 in Canada.
  
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• Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics: Game 3 Prediction, Betting Odds, Live Stream Info

  21-04-2017 15:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Chicago Bulls have been the most surprising team of the first week of the 2017 NBA Playoffs. They’ll look to keep that going when they host the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round series Friday night.
  After winning two straight games on the road, the No.8 seed Bulls return home to the United Center for a 7 p.m. EDT start time. ESPN will have the TV coverage, and fans can watch a free live stream online with WatchESPN.
  
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