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Versa Could Give Fitbit Stock a Tremendous Boost

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fitbit's Versa smartwatch has numerous key advantages over competitors. As it gains popularity, it could enable Fitbit stock to rally much further. Given Fitbit's outlook and the stock's current valuation, Fitbit stock looks poised to double over the next 12 months.

Walmart Inc Sells Walmart Brazil for $0 … And It’s a Smart Deal

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week Walmart sold its Brazilian division. And the price tag was, well, $0. But I think this deal is actually a good move.

Twitter Inc Replaces Monsanto in S&P 500 — Now What?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter Inc has been on fire and it's now being added to the S&P 500. Does that mean more upside for TWTR stock?

Trump Tariffs Continue to Rattle Markets, But Investors Should Stay Calm

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trump tariffs hit the market on Thursday, but broad indices already have rebounded. Given the limited scope of the tariffs and the good news elsewhere, investors need to stay calm and look for opportunities.

Investors Shouldn’t Trust the Rally in Retail Stocks

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retail stocks plunged for several quarters before reversing in late 2017. While there's reason for some of the recent optimism, it also looks like investors are forgetting about real long-term dangers.

Office Depot Inc Keeps Fighting On – Don’t Count It Out Yet

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
After its Staples merger was rejected, Office Depot looked sunk. But it survives. At $2.50 per share, is ODP stock cheap enough to be worth buying here?

Apple Inc. Stock Can Tough Out the Continuing War with Facebook

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's attack on Facebook over privacy is a proxy war for whether you should pay for technology directly or through ads.

Nektar Therapeutics Stock Is a Buy After a Major Market Misread

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sellers dominated the trading action on Nektar stock after its preliminary clinical results. Over-reaction or justified selling? The market simply did not understand the results, hurting the NKTR stock price.

The Effects of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Hinge on Trump’s Negotiation Skills

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
The effects of steel and aluminum tariffs will likely hinge on negotiation tactics as opposed to which companies and countries are helped or hurt by the import duties.

The Bull Thesis on Auto Stocks Comes With Big Risks

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Bulls are excited about auto stocks thanks to upside through autonomous and electric vehicles, but that thesis is accompanied by huge risks.

Microsoft Corporation’s GitHub Purchase Marks End of an Era

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
After fighting open source for over a decade, Microsoft has made itself the movement's leader under Satya Nadella, buying GitHub for $7.5 billion in stock.

Smartphone Addiction Is at the Heart of the Great Game

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Voice interfaces, leading to artificial intelligence applications, are how the biggest cloud companies will fight our addiction to our phones.

Here Are the Stocks That Millennials Want to Invest In

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Millennials are the largest part of the workforce and are entering their prime earning years. In other words, this group is likely to have a big impact on investing. Here's a look at some Millennial stocks that appeal to this demographic.

Biogen Inc Stock Got an Upgrade, but Should You Listen?

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts are buying into the recent resurgence of BIIB stock, but they may be ignoring serious fundamental headwinds. Here's a closer look at why investors should be cautious with Biogen Inc.

The Switch’s Success Is Only the Beginning for Nintendo Ltd/ADR Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
During the past year, the Nintendo Switch has turned into a huge success. But to keep up the momentum, the company is focusing on creating standout content. To this end, Nintendo has announced three new Pokémon titles.

How GDPR Crackdown on Adtech Hurts Facebook More Than Google

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Europe's new General Data Protection Regulation is designed to level the playing field between publishers and platforms by cracking down on adtech. But, so far, it appears that companies like Google will be less affected than others.

3 Large-Cap Stocks Set for Monster Growth

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
These three large-cap growth stocks offer investors big upside potential with mitigated risk in a long-term horizon.

Investors Can Learn From the Failure of the Buffett-Uber Deal

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
The failure of a proposed deal between Warren Buffett and Uber offers insight to investors about what Buffett seeks in an investment deal.

A Justice Department Probe Only Further Endangers Bitcoin Futures

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Department of Justice is looking into whether large Bitcoin holders are flooding the market with fake orders.
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