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Markets rarely move at random. InvestorPlace’s leading analysts break down macro trends, sector dynamics, and recurring market patterns to help investors understand what is changing, what matters most, and where opportunities may emerge.

Profiting From Blockchain

Blockchain is about to make our online data much safer ... and the companies that make blockchain transacting the simplest are going to see huge…

If You Still Need a Reason to Buy Google Stock, Take a Look at AI

Google stock has been a poor performer in this year's tech bull run. But investors should not give up on the stock. Keep in mind that the company's investments in AI will likely have a major positive impact.

Beating the Market With “Wealth Zones”

Given today's July 4th holiday, we're going to feature a special essay from Eric Fry. Eric is InvestorPlace's "Global Macro Specialist." For those unfamiliar with the…

Your Smartphone and … Mind Control?

Tomorrow's technologies are mind-boggling ... but we need next generation batteries to keep up "So, what happens when you're racing to make the F train…

Nasdaq Today: M&A Heats Up as Nasdaq Flirts With New Highs

Tesla, Broadcom and Symantec stole the show in the Nasdaq today, as the index flirts with new all-time highs. Can it get there now that it's over resistance?

Why Microsoft Stock Owners Shouldn’t Worry About Linux

Recent MSFT news that the Linux OS dominates presence in Microsoft's Azure cloud platform shouldn't worry you. In fact, it just proves that the transition to a service-focused organization is working for Microsoft stock.

The Best First-Half in 2 Decades … What Now?

A look back at the first half of 2019 -- and where we might be going next The first six months of 2019 are officially…

Amazon.com: The Lilliputians Have Landed

Amazon is making America great again with enormous investments in infrastructure and research, but it's facing a growing call to stop growing.

Using Momentum for Big Gains

Today, we share the final article in Dan Wiener's series on ways investors can build their wealth -- not by relying on any individual stock…

Making Cybercrime Work for You

Ransomware attacks on businesses grew 500% last year -- how to turn this into major portfolio gains $10 million. That's how much Baltimore City officials…

Is Bitcoin on the Verge of a Second Crypto Boom?

The Bitcoin boom is based on something that isn't related to crypto, the efforts by companies like Facebook and JPMorgan Chase to create a "stablecoin" turning money into electronic ink.

A Simple Test to Find IPO Stocks to Buy

Beyond Meat (BYND) was one of the flashiest IPO stocks of the year, but as a group they are outpacing the broader market 2-to-1.

3 Reasons Amazon Stock Should Be One of Your Core Holdings

Amazon.com continues to power ahead. And for the most part, there are few reasons why the growth won’t continue for some time. So here’s a look at three reasons why the stock should be a core holding.

As People Worry over Libra, Facebook Stock Continues to Endure

Facebook is not aimed at Americans, but at hundreds of millions of users for whom Facebook is the Internet, and the global banking system too expensive to use

Effective Portfolio Insurance

Over the past few weeks, we've been featuring guest essays from investing expert, Eric Fry, editor of Fry's Investment Report and The Speculator. In last week's essay, Eric…

Rate Cuts Will Hurt This Sector …

While the market is cheering the high probability of rate cuts, there's one sector that's bracing for the damage they'll inflict Last week, the Fed…

This Rally in Tilray Stock Will Not Last Much Longer

Tilray has recently pulled off an impressive rally. Yet it may not last long. Much of the spike was due to an extension of a lock-up provision from the company’s largest shareholder. However, there are some fundamental issues that should concern investors.

Akerna’s Stock Now Is a Leap of Faith

With one component of the KERN stock merger producing less than $11 million of revenue, it's hard to justify risking too much exposure in one of marijuana's newest names.

No Real News Is Actually Good News for Aurora Cannabis Stock

Poor "paper" performances during earnings season have hurt cannabis investments like ACB stock, but the weed industry dances to a different beat.