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In the world of gaming, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI)’s "Call of Duty" franchise has attracted over 100 million players since 2017. Eighteen games have been released in the series since its inaugural shooter release in 2003; "Call of Duty" had ...

Cryptocurrencies have been turning in a forgettable performance so far this year, with bitcoin — the most widely traded crypto — losing a whopping 56 percent year-to-date after a stellar performance in 2017. The digital currency universe is seeing a solid uptrend Monday...

Corporate earnings have been on a roll: S&P 500 earnings are set to grow 19.2 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, marking the third-highest quarterly earnings growth since the first quarter of 2011, according to the weekly Earnings Insight report by Factset.  Given the...

According to Forbes’ annual ranking of the wealthiest Americans, there is a new No. 1 for the first time since 1994. This year, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder and CEO Jeff Bezos surpassed Bill Gates’ 24-year run as the richest person in the United States. Gates’ No....

In the last year, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos pocketed $78.5 billion — just enough change to top all-time charts of U.S. wealth. Now valued at $160 billion, Bezos overcame Bill Gates ($97 billion) to become the nation’s wealthiest billionaire. Gates was one year short...

It’s official: as of Tuesday, two U.S. companies, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), have entered the $1-trillion market cap landscape within a few short weeks. Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) are...

When Donald Trump took over the Oval Office in 2017, he became the richest president in history — by a landslide. While the president reported a $10-billion net worth during his campaign, Time has refuted the amount, noting that the president is worth roughly $3.1 billion. “...

Americans paying off student loan debt now have a new way to add to their 401(k) retirement savings. What Happened? A new private letter ruling by the IRS suggests the agency may be open to employers matching employee student loan payments with contributions to their 401(k), according to...

A Forbes story makes serious allegations against Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, including that he skimmed more than $120 million from associates and investors throughout his career. What Happened Forbes refers to Ross as one of the “biggest grifters in American history” based...

From clothing to books to themed weddings, video game merchandising has become an overwhelming presence in today’s entertainment industry. Pop culture company Funko, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNKO) is among the leading retailers for these novelty products. Especially after this week. What Happened Funko...

UPDATE: Schnatter resigned as chairman of Papa John's late Wednesday night. The company said in a statement they will appoint a chairman in the coming weeks. Papa John's International, Inc. (NYSE: PZZA) founder and chairman John Schnatter has been heavy in the limelight this past year. And...

It’s no coincidence that boxer Floyd Mayweather’s nickname is “Money.” Mayweather tops the Forbes list of 2018’s highest-paid athletes, having earned roughly $285 million last year. The pugilist's income is comprised of roughly $275 million in salary in...

With Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock up another 41 percent year-to-date in 2018, CEO Jeff Bezos’ net worth has jumped to around $132 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the world. Yet according to data from Forbes, Bezos isn’t necessarily eager to spread the wealth....

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) has often been called the Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) of China. The companies make for an easy comparison: both are known for their e-commerce activity, but also offer a myriad of services including cloud infrastructure, one of Amazon’s fastest-...

DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) shares have once again caught fire as one of the most volatile names in the market over the past year is on the move once again. This time, DryShip stock is up 55 percent in five days. These types of moves have become par for the DryShips course in recent months....