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7 Cryptocurrencies That Outperform Bitcoin

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the current market downfall, bitcoin is severely undervalued, but alternative cryptocurrencies to buy offer potentially higher returns.

Merger Hype Is an Awful Reason to Consider Buying T-Mobile Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
T-Mobile has made headlines for its aggressive proposal for Sprint, but T-Mobile stock suffers from regulatory overhands.

Exxon Mobil Is a Well-Oiled Machine

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil has been one of the dominant players in the oil business for many decades. The company has had an up-and-down year, just like the price of oil itself. But after a steep slide in February, the stock price has been on an upswing in recent months.

Facebook Has Been Lambasted by Critics, But Its Fundamentals Are Still Strong

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor
According to the news, Facebook is having a tough year. But for all its public travails, Facebook stock is trading higher today than it was in January. The tech giant’s fundamentals seem to be holding up well, for now.

These 3 Semiconductor Stocks Are at Real Risk From a Trade War

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
President Donald Trump is no fan of China. And now he is taking action. However, in the crossfire is the semiconductor industry, which could feel the pressure.

Amazon’s Acquisition of PillPack Is the Start of Something Big

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
PillPack gives Amazon pharmacy licenses in all 50 states, and that is the key to Amazon building a massive e-pharmacy business.

The ABSOLUTE Best Way to Invest in the Marijuana Boom

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Sometimes the best way to invest in a high-growth industry trend is not to invest in the trend at all ... it's to put your money to work using this secret investment strategy that could net gains upward of 100-fold!

Despite Shareholder Concerns, Mark Zuckerberg Retains Control Over Facebook

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg controls about 60% of the company's voting power. You can either live with it or move on to other picks. There is no third option, so don't waste time wishing there was.

3 Risks Big Oil Stocks Face Amid Trade War Worries

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big oil stocks have rallied so far this year, but they have slowed their gains lately. Nervousness surrounding a potential trade war has been a factor and it will have a big effect over the next few months.

Square Stock Is So Hot It Won’t Be Long Before PayPal Strikes Back

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square has had a sizzling year. But it may be too much, too fast. The fact is that competition is likely to weigh on things.

And so This Is How It All Ends for General Electric Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
GE CEO John Flannery announced the company is being broken up, ending its run as a giant corporation going back to the 19th century.

Crude Moves Past its Headwinds

By Charles Payne
While political worries have had oil stocks waffling, the chart shows crude is likely poised on the edge of a breakout to the upside.

Getting Even More Competitive Is a Great Sign for Alphabet Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google now has a range of products and services that compete directly with Cloud Czars Amazon, Apple and Microsoft. Google stock is as reliable as can be.

Here’s the Reason that GWPH Stock Tumbled Despite Regulatory Victory

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although GW Pharmaceuticals scored a major regulatory win, GWPH stock fell due to the specter of political headwinds.

4 Developments That Will Fuel the Mega Marijuana Market

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
There is too much money in the marijuana industry for nations to sit back and watch their peers and enemies profit. The same can be said of investors who watch from the sidelines as their peers get rich from legal weed.

Are Chinese Stocks a Buy on Weakness Amid Trade War Concerns?

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
The current trade war environment offers an ideal opportunity for those that are interested in investing in Chinese stocks. Here's what investors should know.

Why Alibaba Still Looks Cheap Compared to Other Mega Opportunities

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Since coming public, BABA stock has had a strong performance. And the good times for Alibaba are likely to last for some time, as two of its main drivers are the cloud and ecommerce.

Is the Rally in Nordstrom Stock Finally Over?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Since mid-May, JWN stock has been in the bull phase. And Nordstrom is not alone. Wall Street has been a buyer of the retailer category lately.

Will Apple Stock Be Tarnished by a Trade War?

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple is arguably the most successful company of the century, but Apple stock has suffered in recent days due to worries about a possible trade war between the United States and China, one of Apple’s most important markets.
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