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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.

10 Surprising Benefits of an Amazon Prime Membership

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Prime has become a key part of Amazon.com’s ecommerce strategy. And while it is great for shipping, there are also many other perks. Here’s a look at 10.

3 Internet of Things Stocks That Are Set to Have Monster Futures

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The internet of things era is upon us, and in that era, investors would be wise to choose stocks that benefit from an explosion in data usage.

Even With Rising Bond Yields, Dividend Stocks Reign Supreme

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dividend stocks have taken something of a beating over the past several weeks, but for the long haul, they're still better than bonds.

3 Undervalued REITs for Your Portfolio

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors should have some representation of REITs in their long-term diversified portfolios. Here are three undervalued REITs.

4 Reasons Why Bitcoin Isn’t Going to Be a Long-Term Winner

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many investors are looking at the pros and cons of bitcoin. Unfortunately for crypto-investors, the negatives are outweighing the good at this time. Here's what you need to know.

Small-Cap Stocks Are Hitting New Highs — Is It Time to Buy?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Small-cap stocks can lead to outsized returns, particularly when so many things are going in favor of the Russell 2000.

4 Blue-Chip Stocks Rallying on a U.S.-China Trade Deal

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Trump administration's negotiations with China are sending positive shockwaves through the market as investors price in rising odds of a trade agreement between the U.S. and China. Here are four stocks that are rallying on the news.

6 Reasons Why Bitcoin and Blockchain Are Here to Stay

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consensus 2018 had its fair share of troubles, but it ultimately proved that bitcoin and the blockchain are here to stay.

Private Equity Funds Won’t Turn Investors Into Mr. Wonderful

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
A small number of mutual funds and ETFs has made private equity available to the masses, but most are not likely to outperform SPY in the long run.

How Paypal Holdings Inc Just Upended Square Inc’s Growth Plans

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
PayPal will soon own iZettle, offering what Square offers to small merchants. It's the last thing Square shareholders wanted.

General Electric Company Has Taken the First Step Towards Recovery

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric has dumped one of its loser divisions, but CEO John Flannery still needs to find a home for GE Power if he wants a full recovery for GE and GE stock.

Sony Corp (ADR) Is This Decade’s Underappreciated Turnaround

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Several investors abandoned SNE stock after the company posted an earnings miss, but the good stuff is just around the corner for Sony.

10 Reasons Everything Is About to Change for Walt Disney Co Stock

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Disney's streaming service will launch to huge demand in 2019, and that will propel a meaningful turnaround in Disney stock.

An Unconventional Way for Ford Motor Company to Buy Tesla Inc

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
A little over a year ago, I pondered whether Ford could buy Tesla. Here’s an unconventional way Ford could buy Elon Musk’s baby.

3 Ways Alternative Investments Are Going High Tech

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The pace of technology innovation is breathtaking. And yes, this means that there are more and more benefits for investors. So here’s a look at three of them.

The 3 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds for 2018

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
With so many Fidelity funds to choose from, here are three suggestions for the best Fidelity mutual funds for 2018.

Why Southwest Airlines Co Stock Could Be Set to Surge at Least 20%

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Southwest Airlines stock has been struggling, down 20% on the year. However, LUV stock could take off as long as $51 holds as support.

Caterpillar Inc. Becomes a Proxy for Trump Disquiet

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caterpillar is being whipsawed by fears of a coming recession, but is strong enough to weather one. Whether CAT stock is a buy depends on the investor's age. If you're wary of risk, you may want to stay away from CAT.

Kroger Co Is Still Getting No Respect After Ocado Buy

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kroger remains a slow-moving company in a rapidly evolving industry, and even buying Ocado's home delivery system doesn't change that. KR is the second-largest grocery chain in the U.S. and a sleeping giant. Is KR stock one of the greatest bargains in stock market history?
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