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With This Merger Likely to Drag on, Sprint Stock Is Way Too Speculative

Sprint appears to be at the end game for its proposed merger with T-Mobile. While there are some positive signs from the FTC, the Justice Department looks far from certain. And if a deal does not happen, Sprint will be in a tough spot.

Buy These Cryptocurrency Stocks to Play This Latest Bitcoin Surge

Not long ago, bitcoin seemed doomed. But hey, the market can move on a dime. And for this year, it has in a big way. Here’s a look at how to play it.

An Investment No-Brainer

A massive demographic shift meets a cash-gushing investment vehicle Today, let's talk about the biggest no-brainer investment idea of the next 30 years. It's a…

Ranking the Top 10 Stock Buybacks of Last Year

The top ten stock buybacks by S&P 500 companies in 2018 totaled $252 billion. Here are the best stocks to buy of the bunch.

The Inverted Yield Curve Should Make Investors Pivot, Not Panic

The inverted yield curve, along with the long expansion cycle, increases the chance of a recession, but investors can still find opportunity.

Friday Is an Important Moment for CBD Investors

A key FDA hearing on Friday could clarify CBD regulation and begin to bring progress ... and more CBD gains I'm sure it was a…

Crude Oil Prices Could Rally, But the Long-Term Outlook Is Bleak

Russia's supply problems, combined with global instability, could mean a hike in crude oil prices, but long-term the outlook is bad.

The China Trade War Is Unhealthy

The trade war is based on a lie, that trade deficits matter, and on fear that trade is war by other means

Havens for Trade War Worries

Need your money to work for you but concerned about China? Neil George has two sectors for new dollars today As soon as "investing" came…

Cisco Stock Has the Defenses to Survive the Trade War

Although the U.S.-China trade war promises volatility for most tech firms, Cisco stock has enough depth in its fundamentals to weather the storm.

The 3 Scariest Risks to Consider Before Jumping on NIO Stock

Last September, Nio came public. But the experience has not been a good one for investors. The company has mostly stumbled, as seen with its latest earnings report. But the problems are probably not temporary.

10 Top Pot Stocks to Buy

Marijuana stocks have suffered a massive beatdown in the markets, but this opens the door to significant potential in 2019.

How to Find “Pre-IPO” Marijuana Stocks

Yesterday, we began a special two-part series from Matt McCall, editor of Early Stage Investor. In Saturday's essay, Matt discussed how getting in early and waiting…

Big Money From “Pre-IPO” Stocks

Over the next two days, we're featuring a special essay series from Matt McCall, editor of Early Stage Investor. In his essays, Matt discusses how getting…

Today’s Market — What History Tells Us

Going by historical market data, this bearish reversal might actually be pointing toward bullish market action The market just completed a bearish trading pattern ...…

Another Marijuana Stock on U.S. Exchanges

Why jumping exchanges leads to more institutional money ... and how getting in ahead of it can make small investors big returns It's official --…

After Earnings, Walmart Still Isn’t a Real Threat to Amazon

Walmart stock earnings told a story of exploding eCommerce, but the numbers show WMT moving its own sales around.

Mere Competition Can’t Disrupt Netflix Stock

Rising competition tempts changes for Netflix stock, but the underlying company is well positioned for the challenge.

Corporate Greed at Its Worst

How one analyst saw red flags at Teva long before the recent headlines ... and helped subscribers bank 100%+ returns from it Lies ... greed…