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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.

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.

How Legal Sports Betting Platforms Are About to Skyrocket

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
With legalized gambling looming over the lucrative sports betting market, there are a number of ways for investors to make their mark. But the best kind of sports betting business to own is the "croupier" business.

Disney Bets Big on Lots of Risky Projects at a Dangerous Time

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It's not a reason to sell your DIS stock.... yet. But it is something owners of Disney stock may want to keep in mind.

Will Apple Video Take Down Netflix?

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Apple Video has the potential to be a major driver for Apple stock over the next decade, but that doesn't mean Netflix is doomed.

Nordstrom Stock May Just Have Gotten a Little Too Hot

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nordstrom stock jumped significantly above the rest of the department store crowd, making current bullishness justified, at least to a point.

Don’t Live In Fear of Possible September Slump

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
A stock market selloff in September is far from unusual, but investors should prepare to profit regardless of what the market does this fall.

What We Know About the Amazon-JPM-Berkshire Healthcare Alliance

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
There is little debate that the healthcare industry needs some big changes. But the solution will likely take a while – and require partnerships. Here’s a look at the emerging alliance between Amazon.com, JP Morgan and Berkshire-Hathaway.

Amazon vs. Alphabet: Where to Put Your Money

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon is growing more quickly than Alphabet, but Google remains more profitable and is competing aggressively.

As Advanced Micro Devices Stock Soars, Another Company Is Winning the War

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMD stock is hot, but only one company has a foundry that can make its latest design, and it even pays a dividend higher than Intel.

Walmart and Flipkart Learn from Amazon

By Lucas Hahn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart's biggest rival is Amazon. Walmart's Flipkart appears to be learning from Amazon and copying its tactics. How will this play out for Walmart stock?

Currency Markets Are Rumbling

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Investors would be wise to keep a weather eye on the currency markets, though the markets are still bullish for now.
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