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Get a Grip on 5G Technology Before You Buy These Stocks

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
As you read headlines related to your favorite stocks, don’t forget to do your homework about the technology and other fundamentals fueling them.

3 ‘Safe’ Investments That Easily Earn a 5% Tax-Free Yield

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Preferred stocks and munis are the places to look for tax-free high yield investments.

Profit-Taking May Set Up Further Upside

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
FactSet is looking for more than 19% earnings growth for 2018, and companies are on target for a record-breaking number of earnings beats.

The Rise in Oil Prices Is Just Temporary

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oil prices could hit $100 per barrel this year, but will crash as renewable energy and efficiency continue to be focused on.

3 Baby Bonds Paying Over 5.5%

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Baby bonds carry much the same risk as regular bonds but with higher yields. Here are three baby bonds that pay over 5.5%.

Microsoft Corporation Replacing Surface Pro 4s in “Flickergate” Resolution

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Surface hardware sales increasingly important to MSFT stock, Microsoft launched a replacement program to quash Flickergate.

Speculators Are Piling into Qualcomm, Inc. Stock for Two Big Reasons

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Qualcomm may yet win NXPI and get into self-driving cars. It also may be taken private, delivering profit peace and profits. Either way, it's probably time to grab some QCOM stock.

They Call Them ‘High Risk Stocks’ for a Very Good Reason

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
High risk stocks might not sound appealing to someone who’s trying to grow and protect their retirement nest egg, for instance. But risk is needed if you’re seeking outsized growth.

The Bottom Line on a Really Encouraging Earnings Season

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Earnings season isn't quite over yet, but it's near enough to being over that we can start making some conclusions.

3 Important Reasons You Have to Like JD.Com Inc Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
JD.com stumbled on its latest earnings. The big issue: margin pressure. But this fear seems overblown. For the most part, JD.com is investing heavily in growth opportunities.

Flipkart Won’t Save Walmart Inc Stock Just Yet

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Walmart stock is still normalizing from the nonsensical valuation levels it reached in early 2018, but WMT stock will likely find a bottom in the mid $70s.

3 Pros, 3 Cons of Investing in the Best REITs for Income

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
When investing in REITs, buyers tend to look for top REITs and the best REITs for income, but they should also understand the pros and cons of REIT investing.

The Housing Market May End Up Climbing a Wall of Worry

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The housing market isn't as fragile as one might be led to believe, but there's a huge footnote to add to the headlines.

Ford Motor Company Stock Just Can’t Catch a Break

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The last thing Ford Motor Company needs is another reason like a parts shortage for investors to dump Ford stock.

Alphabet Inc. Battles To Be Your AI Company

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google is now fighting cloud wars with rivals like Amazon and Apple in the AI arena. Until the results of this competition is clearer, Alphabet stock is going to be on sale. But things will really get interesting when Google decides to make a car.

The Trade Deficit and the Fall of the House of Hardware

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Computer hardware has become software. Software is where the value-add is. Hardware is where the capital and costs lie. Computer hardware manufacturing left American shores a decade ago and it’s not coming back. Here's what investors and politicians need to understand.

3 Augmented Reality Stocks That Look Like Winners

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Augmented reality is likely to be a huge market – and fast. So how to play? Well, here are three stocks that look very interesting: Google, Micron and Lumentum.

How Bitcoin Volatility Actually Hurts Nvidia Corporation Stock

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
In a first, NVDA earnings disclosed revenue from cryptocurrency mining sales, a move that hit Nvidia stock despite a record quarter.

Super-Charged Delivery Orders Don’t Justify Nose-Bleed Valuation for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The CMG turnaround is here, but that turnaround is already appropriately reflected in the valuation on Chipotle stock.
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