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McDonald's launches campaign to help refugees

In a running marketing battle in which leading chains have promoted the cause of making hybrid burgers in the name of peace, McDonald's is trying to get the last — and most substantive — jab in its tiff with Burger King.

Occam’s razor says the stock market is in a downtrend

The S&P 500 fell below a long-term trendline, meaning the uptrend is no longer investors’ friend.

How to become a millionaire -- play fantasy sports!

Two Internet upstarts are making loads of money from the diversion of fantasy sports-while giving it away at the same time.

Saudi Arabia’s crude stockpiles at record high as exports fall

(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia’s crude stockpiles rose to a record in July after exports by the world’s biggest oil shipper declined for the third time in four months.

Volkswagen Commissioning Probe After EPA Accusations

Volkswagen said it had commissioned an external investigation into allegations by the U.S. EPA that the German car maker deliberately manipulated nearly half a million cars to get around U.S. air-pollution rules.

Fed Officials Still See 2015 Liftoff Despite September Delay

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials argued that an interest-rate increase is still warranted this year, laying out the case for liftoff in remarks...

Lethal drones are the industry's latest headache

As the drone industry emerges, police could make a case to add weapons to the aircraft in any area where it hasn't been outlawed.

Priceline looks at growing Cuba operation - spokeswoman

Priceline Group Inc (PCLN.O) is looking at ways to grow its operation in Cuba in light of new rules the United States announced Friday that ease trade and investment restrictions with the Communist-ruled island.

Peanut executive in salmonella case faces prison for life

A year after a federal jury convicted him of crimes behind a salmonella outbreak blamed for killing nine people and sickening hundreds more, former peanut executive Stewart Parnell returns to court facing possible imprisonment for the rest of his life.

What to expect in the next bear market

A look back at past bear markets offers clues to what might happen when stocks crash 20% or more again.