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Microsoft Corporation Passes Google and It’s Not Stopping

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
MSFT stock recently overtook Google for the third-most valuable company honors, but the real story is its likely sustainability. Microsoft has been tested - it learned some tough lessons that are now paying off dividends. MSFT has endured and is prepared for the long haul.

3 Recession Resistant Stocks You Need to Consider Jumping on Soon

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Of the stocks that were publicly traded during both the 2001 recession — March 1, 2001, to November 1, 2001 — and the 2008 recession — January 1, 2008, to November 30, 2008 — three stocks stand out, all of which achieved an annual return of at least 10% in both recessions.

Microsoft Corporation Stock Offers the Best of Both Worlds

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
MSFT is an old-guard tech company -- not as sexy as startups or fancy new cars. And yet Microsoft has managed to reinvent itself as a cloud player under the leadership of Satya Nadella.

There Still Are a Few Good Reasons to Hang on to Baidu Inc Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Baidu COO Qi Lu, who largely led the artificial intelligence charge, has left traders waiting in a key clue from BIDU stock itself.

How to Play Blockchain Without Getting Burned

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
It's important to be cautious about which companies you use to get into the infancy of blockchain and you could make plenty of profits.

Intuit Inc. Earnings Beat Warns of a Toppy Market

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intuit stock is warning of trouble ahead as investors initially sold good news. INTU regained footing on strong guidance.

Alibaba’s Dominance Spooks Would-Be JD.Com Inc Stock Investors

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite its hyper-growth and last-mile delivery advantages, JD.Com is being abandoned by analysts who prefer Alibaba, worth 10 times more.

Biotech ETFs Are the Best Way to Play the Recovering Sector

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
The biotech sector peaked in 2015. While it bounced back from lows, biotech ETFs give investors exposure to the sector as it recovers.

Nothing About the Breakup Improves General Electric Company Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
GE stock received a big boost from the underlying company’s breakup news, but its still a speculative trade

Only Buy Berkshire Hathaway Inc Stock If You Fit Buffett’s Demographic

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s that time of year again when people are talking Berkshire stock, but its relevancy for most investors might be dipping slightly.

Citron Gets Bullish on Roku Inc Stock – Should You Too?

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Roku stock is making a comeback, and even short-seller Citron is hopping on the bull bandwagon. But the company's long-term growth narrative still lacks sufficient clarity. Buying here seems unnecessarily risky for investors.

Several Companies Vying to Become King of the Cloud

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The biggest cloud companies are trying to make their voice interfaces standards to deliver AI services to your home and daily life.

Magento Buy Keeps Adobe Systems Inc. Stock Expensive but Worth It

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Adobe, once known for graphics, has become a marketing and AI juggernaut in the cloud, and added commerce with its $1.7 purchase of Magento.

Are Emerging Markets Heading for a Crisis?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The problems in Turkey are not at that level quite yet, but if they get closer to a tipping point, it could drag other economies with it.

Consumer Products Aren’t Nearly as Safe as You Thought — They’re Dying

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Large-cap consumer stocks are hitting multi-year lows, but instead of a buying opportunity, the sector has become an open grave marked by precarious footing. Watch your step with these consumer products companies.

3 Reasons Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Still Has More Room to Grow

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lately, Micron has had a big run. But has it been too much? Perhaps not. The company’s fundamental remain rock solid and the valuation on Micron stock is still reasonable.

5 Small-Cap ETFs With Big-Time Upside Potential

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are reasons to believe the rally in domestic small caps can continue. From 2014 through the end of 2017, the Russell 2000 outperformed the S&P 500 just once on an annual basis, indicating smaller stocks have some ground to make up.

Going Big at the Middle Class Actually Hurts Kroger Co Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kroger is following trends of middle class shoppers, but investors want either stores that serve the high end like Costco or the low end, like Dollar General

Rumors About the Alphabet, Inc Breakup Are a Little Premature

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the rise of Google’s power, there is talk about more regulatory action. There is even the potential for a break-up for the company. Although, given Google’s resources, such an outcome does seem unlikely.
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