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3 Pros, 3 Cons for Beleaguered General Electric Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The implosion of GE has been stunning. The former American icon has become marginalized. The new CEO, John Flannery, has been making some smart moves, but is it time to buy GE stock? Here's a look at three pros and three cons.

The Pros and Cons of Investing in Mutual Funds

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Like any other asset class, mutual funds have advantages and drawbacks for investors. Here are some to consider.

Are WANG Stocks Really the New FANG?

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Word on the street is that FANG is out, and WANG is in, but those murmurs under-appreciate FANG's long-term growth potential.

Amazon Is Just Getting Started

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMZN stock may have reached a peak, but the company is poised to make a great deal of money in a wide array of new sectors.

The Beginning of Another European Crisis?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Investors fear that the troubles in Turkey could have a negative ripple effect on other parts of the world market, but this should ultimately not end the bull market.

Why Analysts Are Wrong About Ford Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts and investors dumped Ford stock after a disappointing second quarter report, but the company remains profitable and can pay its dividend.

4 Top Earnings Growth Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio

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Earnings estimates embody analysts' opinions on factors such as sales growth, product demand, competitive industry environment, profit margins and more. Here's why it matters.

Deere & Co. Is the Quintessential Trump Stock – For Better or Worse

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Deere & Company may be a pet favorite of Donald Trump, but Trump's policies didn’t help DE stock as it disclosed a mixed Q3 earnings report.

The Internet Bundle Is Replacing the Cable Bundle

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon are taking advantage of the end of net neutrality to re-create the cable bundle in their internet contracts.

Apple Won the Race, But Amazon Owns the Competition

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock may have been the first to achieve the $1-trillion benchmark, but AMZN has the greater potential to be remembered.

5 Charts That Will Give Investors the Big Picture for Ford Stock

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ford Motor has been under a lot of pressure lately. If F stock can't get back above $10, there could be even more pain in sight.

Chinese Stocks Are Fading, and the Chinese Government Is to Blame

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chinese stocks have faded significantly due to the ongoing trade war, which will eventually lead China, not Trump, to capitulate.

What Does the Turkish Lira Crisis Actually Mean for Investors?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The story of Turkey is also the story of the U.S. shifting its key alliance to Saudi Arabia, which sees Turkey as part of an Alliance of Evil.

3 Reasons to Be Cautious on MGIC Investment Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
MGIC Investment, a large private mortgage insurer, has continued to remain highly profitable. But there are some headwinds for MTG stock, including rising interest rates, slowing mortgage volumes and the potential for disruption of its business model.

For Better and Worse, Alibaba Looks More Like Amazon Every Day

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
BABA stock has been a great performer, but the story stock may struggle in the near future as Alibaba has to spend more and more to grow.

Why GameStop’s Old School Business Model Is Good for GME Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bears have bashed GME stock due to the underlying GameStop’s archaic brick-and-mortar platform, but being “old school” has key advantages.

7 Public Stocks That Should Become Private Companies

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla is a big-name stock talking about going private. Could other stocks be contemplating the move as well? Here are several possible public to private companies.

The Trade War Is Turning Chinese Stocks Into Bargains

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The main impact of the U.S.-China trade war so far has been to turn leading Chinese stocks into relative bargains.

What Are ETFs And How Can They Help Investors?

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exchange-traded funds trade like stocks and expose investors to new asset classes , But one must understand the asset classes and the types of ETFs to benefit from ETF investing.
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