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The Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Price Is Based on Belief, Not Numbers

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
As for the question of should I buy Amazon, AMZN stock continues defying gravity as AMZN beats estimates and Amazon stock continues attracting buyers with the powerful but dangerous psychology driving the equity.

A New Report May Signal the End of Explosive Smartphone Sales Growth

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
China’s smartphone market dropped 21% in Q1, hitting 2013 sales levels in its largest ever quarterly decline. This could mark the end of explosive smartphone sales growth as another market reaches maturity.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock Still Has Upside Remaining

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Devices stock is riding a momentum wave following a strong Q1 earnings report, but it has more upside remaining. Despite downplaying their importance, the sudden lift in cryptocurrencies can decisively swing AMD stock. It's a gamble, but AMD may be worth it if you can handle the risk.

5 Bitcoin Stocks to Buy for Low-Risk Cryptocurrency Profits

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
These bitcoin stocks make hardware, speculate in cryptocurrency, make bitcoin markets or focus on blockchain technology.

JD.com Inc (ADR) Stock Is Sitting at Make-or-Break Support

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
JD stock is sitting right on $36, a vital level of support. Despite JD.com's growth profile, bulls should be very concerned if this level fails to hold.

3 Earnings Reports Next Week: What to Watch

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Here's what to watch next week as earnings season rolls on. And Apple, Tesla and Shopify will all have a huge impact on the market as a whole next week.

Starbucks Corporation’s Earnings Don’t Impress Investors

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks pulled off a good quarter, but it was not enough for investors. It looks like it will take some time for SBUX's growth rate to improve.

SNE Stock Tanks on Earnings, But the Selloff Is Short Sighted

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
SNE stock took a hit in pre-market trading due to a poor earnings report on paper, but the bears are missing the forest for the trees.

With Expedia Group Inc, Travel Is Booming but Profits Aren’t

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
EXPE, which owns a huge portfolio of travel brands, is struggling to show a profit. But Expedia stock should really be valued on the basis of cash flow. From that standpoint, owning EXPE stock for the long haul probably makes a lot of sense.

Microsoft Corporation Earnings: Mr. Softee Becomes Mr. Cloud

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
MSFT is rallying after a clear earnings beat as analysts digested Microsoft's slower-than-expected growth in cloud revenue.

Despite Earnings Beat, Oil Price Cycles Drive ConocoPhillips Stock

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
COP stock could prove a challenge as the cyclical nature of COP could make holding gains a challenge for owners of ConocoPhillips stock.

No Point Digging for Profits in Newmont Mining Corp Stock

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Newmont Mining stock has seen little movement for decades as NEM trades as a proxy for gold prices, limiting the profit potential of NEM stock.

4 Earnings Losers from Thursday’s Trading

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
We're in the thick of earnings seasons and while a lot of stocks are rallying on their earnings results, these 4 earnings losers haven't been as fortunate.

Despite Surviving Short Attack, Herbalife Ltd. Stock Is Still Overvalued

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Herbalife seems to shrug off every piece of bad news, HLF stock is overvalued and still carries significant risks.

Target Corporation Stock Holding Up Well Despite Amazon’s Domination

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target has been doing pretty well this year, with its stock up about 10%. As long as TGT stock stays above $68, bulls can stay long.

Don’t Bet Too Heavily on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Several analysts are bullish on BABA stock heading into its Q4 earnings report, but some of the details don’t add up, including questionable projected growth in China's middle class. Given how many holes there are in Alibaba stock, investors would be wise to not bet too heavily on BABA.

Investors Are Selling Into Earnings Strength

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Nobody seems to be questioning the idea that the first quarter was a solid one. However, confidence that the coming quarters are going to be just as strong seems to be slipping a bit.

As Prices Heat Up, Don’t Overlook Bitcoin Investment Trust

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the bitcoin price possibly set for a recovery rally, now may be a good time to consider “pure” cryptocurrency stocks.

Boston Beer Company Inc Is Looking Beyond Beer With New Products

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boston Beer Company's management team has kept SAM's beer production lean and started producing cider and other nontraditional beverages.
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