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Should You Buy General Electric Company Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Should you buy GE stock today? Here are the factors you need to consider before making a decision on General Electric Company.

Pros and Cons to Buying Amazon.com, Inc. Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Is Amazon stock a buy or sell? It's mostly a buy, but it's not exactly a name you can purchase and just forget about for a few years.

The Federal Reserve and Earnings

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Until something causes a sharp move in the markets, keep your trading balanced and keep your eyes on the short-term time frame.

Online Dating Stocks: Swipe Left on Facebook, Swipe Right on Match

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Facebook announced it was entering the online dating space, and Match stock fell -- but Facebook's past disregard of privacy will likely stop it from unseating the current online dating leader.

The Pros and Cons of Bitcoin

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
There has been a lot of buzz around cryptocurrencies lately, but are they a good investment? Here's a look at the pros and cons of bitcoin.

The 3 Best and Worst of Warren Buffet Stock Picks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Berkshire Hathaway's disappointing annual report doesn't tell the real story. Warren Buffett is in it for the long-term so investors need to look at his stocks' 10-year performance. When you go back a decade, there are some surprising winners and losers in Warren Buffett's stock picks.

How to Beat the Bear Market Depends on Your Investment Horizon

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
A bear market is no reason for a young investor to panic, but it's a good time for an older one to seek protection for their assets.

Warren Buffett Offers Another Round of Hard Truths for Bitcoin Fans

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bitcoin is still alive and kicking, but Warren Buffett still sees flaws that nobody from the cryptocurrency community is able to directly refute.

3D Systems Corporation Stock Isn’t Worth Buying Yet

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
3D Systems is adjusting to an era of slow growth in the 3D printing market, and that adjustment isn't done just yet, so there's no reason to buy DDD stock.

No Upside to Buying Monsanto Company Stock on Apparent M&A Approval

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't bother chasing Monsanto stock at this point. The risk/reward on buying MON stock is suboptimal, and investors should look elsewhere

This Is a New Era for Apple Inc Stock

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple stock may no longer see the explosive growth of the past, but as this last earnings report shows, Apple is now a strong, mature company independent of its reputation.

Square Inc’s Earnings Are Doubling Down on Growth

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square pulled off another great quarter as it pushes to create a whole digital ecosystem that goes beyond payments to include gift cards, employee management, payroll, inventory, customer engagement and more. SQ stock isn't cheap. But given its growth, Square stock deserves the premium you pay.

UnitedHealth Group Inc Rides High but Faces Challenges

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
UNH stock continues to benefit from the ACA. However, trends affecting UNH and its peers have driven UnitedHealth stock to a high valuation. The cost of healthcare is pushing the limits of sustainability and now may not be the time to pay that higher valuation for UNH stock.

What You Need to Know Before Jumping on the Xiaomi IPO

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Xiaomi has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong, with a funding target that could value the company as high as $100 billion.

The End Game for Sears Holding Corp Has Begun

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The end game for Sears has started. If the company survives, Lampert wins big. If SHLD stock goes to zero, he gets its prized assets.

Tried-and-True Microsoft Corporation Stock Is Still a Safe Bet

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft stock is unlikely to deliver the high growth that some of its peers can, but MSFT also offers a lot more security to investors.

The Safer Way to Play Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
A couple of recent articles discussing specific threats to Alibaba stock got me thinking about a smarter way to play China’s growing middle class.

7 Hot IPOs Yet to Come in 2018 and Beyond

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Not discouraged by Snap and Blue Apron? Maybe these rumored IPOs will have better luck than some of 2017's new stocks did.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI): What’s In Store for Earnings?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The upcoming earnings report for Activision is going to be a big one. Basically, investors want to know the impact from the hugely successful Fortnite title.
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