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Why I’m Staying Away from Spotify Technology SA

While Spotify is a big player in the way we consume music these days, there are just too many questions for SPOT stock right now.

What is Fair Value for QCOM?

There are several different ways to value a company, but not everyone always agrees on the same one. That’s what leads to day-to-day volatility. Some analysts will consider a stock a great value while others will think it’s overvalued. It’s not always easy to be on the right side of the investment, and for a company like Qualcomm (QCOM) it’s even more difficult. QCOM is a world leader in the next generation of mobile technologies, and it’s been in the headlines recently as a result of Broadcom’s (AVGO) failed takeover attempt of it. Also clouding its potential valuation is its recent purchase of NXP Semiconductor (NXPI).

The Newest NexGen Sensation

In today’s connected world, you can literally become an overnight success more easily than at any time in human history. Think about videos that go viral after someone posts them on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Even television news shows now have segments devoted to viral videos. The same is true of many NexGen mega-trends, including video gaming and eSports. A video game called Fortnite is getting most of the buzz in the videogame industry right now. It wasn’t literally an overnight sensation, but it has quickly become a phenomenon as a game that appeals to the both the hard-core gamers as well as the mainstream.

Best Stocks 2018: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Beats the Market

So far, my pick for the Best Stocks for 2018 contest has bucked the market trend. While the S&P 500 is down 2%, BR stock is up 21%.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock Is Ready to Hit New Highs

BABA stock is still above average in terms of growth potential, meaning investors shouldn't overlook the long-term case for Alibaba.