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Nvidia Stock Is Bound to Be the AI Superstar We Knew It Would

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
For the past few years, Nvidia stock has been a consistent winner. And while the valuation is rich, there should still be more upside. The main reason is that the company is positioned nicely for the megatrend of AI (Artificial Intelligence).

What Can We Learn From Volatility?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The VIX index and how it moves with relation to the S&P 500 is suggesting the bears may be suiting up. Here's what to watch.

Is Dieselgate the Toughest Near-Term Test for Ford Stock?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ford stock has been placed under a microscope along with other auto stocks like Fiat, as it's increasing the use of diesel engines, while other car makers back away.

Invest in the Technology Behind Bitcoin With Blockchain Stocks

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Cryptocurrencies may still be a hot topic, but it's wise to take a good look at the tech running them and invest in blockchain stocks.

China Slowdown Creates an Opportunity in Gambling Stocks

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
A bear market in Hong Kong has hurt gambling stocks with a large presence in Macau, but this also can create buying opportunities. Las Vegas Sands stock is best positioned right now.

Apple Stock Inches Up After This Year’s iPhone Event

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple launched its new slate of phones. There are three new devices, which cater to different needs. There is also a new Apple Watch, which includes some cutting-edge health features.

What Did We Learn From the 2008 Financial Crisis? Not Much!

By Neil George
This week, many will talk about the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 financial crisis, but the crisis actually started long before that with the mismanagement of pooled loan assets. And not much has changed since.

The Paused T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Endangers Sprint Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The FCC has "stopped the clock" on considering the T-Mobile merger with Sprint. It's still likely to go through, but risks on Sprint stock are rising.

Investors Should Be Cautious About Buying Square Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally of Square stock may be overdone, even though the company is one of the leaders of the financial technology sector. SQ stock is facing multiple headwinds.

Nike’s Success Is One More Reason to Love Foot Locker Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Foot Locker has missed the rally in retail stocks. But the shares may catchup – and soon. An analysts from Wells Fargo is encouraged that a comeback from Nike will provide much more momentum.

Aetna Stock Should Have More Upside, But There’s One Key Risk

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Aetna stock has soared of late as its merger with CVS appears likely to be approved. AET stock is tapped out, but CVS looks like a buy.

Don’t Chase the Storm in Home Depot Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot stock appears like easy money ahead of category 4 storm Florence, but the hard numbers suggest otherwise.

Who Would Buy GameStop, And How Much Would They Pay?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
GameStop is currently undertaking a strategic review with a sale the likeliest outcome. How much would someone pay for GameStop stock?

There Are Plenty of Profits Left for Investors in Salesforce Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Salesforce is now a mature tech company, its business model proven and its profits expanding. It's just out of fashion.

New Launch Announcements Aside, Apple Stock Is Cooling Off

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the iPhone, Apple has achieve incredible feats, with the valuation over $1 trillion. But going forward, it will be tough to maintain the growth. But the company is going to try -- with a focus on services and wearables.

Why the Markets Still Aren’t Selling Off Stocks

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Wall Street loves to play chicken with bad news, and when you’re playing chicken, timing is everything. That's why many investors still don't sell stocks down, even with rising headwinds.

3 Up-and-Coming Startups to Watch

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Just because up-and-coming companies aren't publicly traded doesn’t mean you should ignore them. These startups to watch could very well be the next generation of massive IPOs.

Bitcoin: Is This the End of Rico?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bitcoin price is falling in the last act of an unregulated market. If Bitcoin is to rise again, it will be as a Wall Street approved, regulation compliant asset class.

High-Flying DocuSign Stock Loses Altitude on Earnings Report

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
DocuSign is one of this year’s hottest IPOs, but it looks like the earnings report was not up to the expectations for Wall Street. Still, there is still much more runway for DocuSign stock.
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