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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc Has New Name But Same Problems

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Valeant has put its scandals into the past and will change its name to Bausch, but it still has debt worth three times annual sales.

How Strong Is the Economy Really?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
And how worried should investors be as the economy continues its improvement and keeps showings its strength.

Cryptocurrency Insanity Has Come and Gone, But It Isn’t Time to Invest Yet

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Even under the assumption that decentralization is the future, the long-term value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is unclear.

Know the Risks Before Wading Into Snap Inc Stock

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
The question for SnapChat stock is how long it will take to turn teen popularity and strong sales growth into a profit. Despite the improved data on users, SNAP investors should proceed with caution.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc Is Right. U.S. Growth Is as Good as It Gets

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Economically speaking, U.S. growth isn't likely to heat up. That's not the same as a call for stagnation or even a retreat though.

Does Apple Inc. Have a Quality Problem With Its Software?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
This is the week for Apple’s WWDC event, but do not expect as much excitement. For the most part, Apple is being more mindful on fixing issues, not launching many new products.

Doubts Emerge About Whether Oculus Connect 5 Will Positively Impact Facebook, Inc.

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook appreciates the positive distraction that the upcoming Oculus Connect conference provides, but Oculus itself is a mixed bag.

Amazon.com, Inc. Looks to Take Over France With Alexa

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon’s foray into France with their Alexa AI platform should worry competitors because of their consumer-centric strategy.

Five Below Inc Isn’t Your Ordinary Retail Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Discount retailer Five Below Inc (NASDAQ:FIVE) is enjoying this year what many of its competitors can only dream about -- robust market performance. Since its…

As Spinal Stocks Climb Toward Yearly Highs, There’s Still Room for Upside

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Companies in the medical appliances and equipment market of spines are sharply above yearly lows. Analyst coverage in the spinal stock sector is giving those stocks a temporary boost.

First Solar, Inc. Gets Major Downgrades — So Now What?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week has been awful for FSLR stock, which has fallen by over 20%. The company is collateral damage in the disputes between the US and China. As a result, various Wall Street analysts have gone negative on the shares.

Palo Alto Networks Inc.: Can the ‘$128 Million Man’ Invigorate PANW Stock?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Palo Alto Networks is betting $128 million per year that Nikesh Arora can enhance its cloud security leadership, which bodes well for PANW stock.

How the Bitcoin Investment Trust Is a Life-or-Death Play

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Bitcoin Investment Trust is often criticized for its premium over bitcoin, but buying GBTC can be “life-changing.”

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?
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