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"Pokemon Go"
In Second Opinion, the ACLU enrolls in Y Combinator, Pokémon Go has grossed over $1 billion in revenue since launching last summer and Exxon profit falls 4 percent.
Sears
In Second Opinion, the Trump market rally hits a speed bump due to the travel ban, Dropbox claims $1 billion revenue run rate and Sears' stock loses 30 percent of its value in four days.
Verizon
Second Opinion wraps up the day with news that Verizon is reportedly exploring a merger with Charter Communications, which the telecom giant denies, the SEC fines Citigroup on claims that 60,000 clients were over-billed and get ready for the musical version of "The Devil Wears Prada," with songs by Elton John.
RIP Mary Tyler Moore
Second Opinion closes out the day with news that the Dow has finally surpassed 20,000, Harvard will outsource the management of its $35.7 billion endowment while laying off half its staff and TV icon Mary Tyler Moore dies at 80.
"La La Land"
In Second Opinion, OMERS will reportedly provide $1 billion to support Fairfax's buy of insurer Allied, Canada tells Mexico it may be on its own when it comes to NAFTA and "La La Land" dominates the 2017 Oscar nominations.
Aetna on NYSE
In Second Opinion, Trump pulls the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a judge blocks Aetna's acquisition of Humana for $37 billion and Microsoft heads to court to fight Justice Department gag orders.
Anthem
In Second Opinion, a federal judge blocks the mega-merger of Anthem and Cigna, Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee Mnuchin fails to mention he has $100 million in assets before his Senate confirmation hearings and Apple investors rejoice: a huge new rally may be coming.
Reynolds American
Second Opinion closes out the day with BAT agreeing to acquire American rival tobacco company Reynolds for $49.4 billion, Facebook CEO Zuckerberg testifies in $2 billion lawsuit that Oculus did not steal VR technology and a new study says that the Obamacare repeal may result in 18 million losing their health care.
John Lewis
In Second Opinion, French eyewear company Essilor and Ray-ban maker Luxottica are merging, Apple Music chief confirms the service will expand to include original video content and Trump clashes with civil rights icon John Lewis after the congressman accuses the president-elect of not being a "legitimate president."
Amazon.com
In Second Opinion, Amazon says it will create 100,000 full-time jobs in U.S. by 2018, Golf operator ClubCorp is exploring a sale and George Soros reportedly lost nearly $1 billion as a result of the stock-market rally spurred by Donald Trump’s surprise presidential election.
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