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Under $10, It May Be Time to Buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock

Near-term risks for Advanced Micro Devices have plunged AMD stock below $10, a level that looks like a good entry opportunity for long-term investors.

All Aboard! CSX Corporation Stock May Have 30% Upside

CSX Corporation has been surprisingly strong amid the trade-war worries pummeling the stock market. Should we stick with CSX stock and its big earnings growth?

3 Reasons to Be Bullish on Merck & Co., Inc. Stock

Merck has had a tough year. But this does look like an opportunity for investors. MRK has a robust pipeline and Keytruda should continue to propel growth.

3 Tech Stocks That Could Be Big Winners This Earnings Season

This earnings season could be the catalyst which saves the market, but certain stocks will be much bigger winners than others.

4 Solar Stocks to Buy Now

By buying First Solar, JinkoSolar, SunPower and SolarEdge, investors should be able to profit tremendously from some strong upcoming tailwinds for solar stocks.

These Two Revenue Streams Will Drive Apple Inc. Stock in 2018

Apple stock has struggled in early 2018, but those struggles should fade and this stock should head higher into the end of the year.

Facebook, Inc. Stock: Will Users Keep Filling Its Cloud?

Facebook remains a media company that calls itself something more like a phone network. Its problems are at the heart of its business model.

Experts and Analysts Concerned About Comcast Corporation’s Bid for Sky

Experts and analysts are expressing their concern about CMCSA's bid for Sky, and it would be prudent for investors in Comcast stock to pay attention.

Twitter Inc Stock Still Doesn’t Look Quite Cheap Enough

Even after a pullback, Twitter stock still looks too expensive. But TWTR stock could benefit from better performance in 2018, if the company can make it through what should be a rough patch for the social media space.

Layoffs Are Yet Another Red Flag for Snap Inc Stock

Not that Snapchat investors were optimistic anyway, but if the recent layoffs had you seriously looking at SNAP stock, think again.

Don’t Get Paranoid About the Apple Threat to Intel Corporation Stock

Intel got a shock this week. A report in Bloomberg.com indicated Apple is developing its own CPUs for its Macs. While this will do some damage, it will likely not be lasting.

10 Apps, Websites and Companies With More of Your Data Than You Realize

Facebook got caught, but there are many other apps, websites and companies that are quietly collecting your data.

Why Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.’s New APU Chip Matters

Advanced Micro Devices stock trades as though it has no potential to take market share from Intel. But the market is wrong on this call. Advanced Micro cut the price of its powerful advanced processing unit named Ryzen, a significant move for AMD.

A Little (Much-Needed) Perspective on China, Tariffs and Trade War Mania

New tariffs aimed at China mark yet another step towards a trade war, but don't think for a minute that's what Trump is aiming for here.

What Deal Might Broadcom Ltd Be Making Next?

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has built a chip empire through aggressive acquisitions. And yes, his latest deal was rejected. But this is not likely to mute his strategy of acquisitions as Broadcom stock actually increased on the news. What's next for AVGO? Here's some potential plays.

3 Reasons Why General Motors Company Stock Will Stall

GM stock has suffered significantly since late last year, but that doesn’t mean the pain is about to end. It might just be the beginning of something bigger.

A Trade War Isn’t a Risk for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock, But Concerns Persist

Alibaba stock has pulled back amid rising trade war concerns, but that seems far too pessimistic. But even at a cheaper price, risks elsewhere suggest BABA is to be avoided.

Bank of America Corp Is Thinking Small for a Big Win Later

Most owners of BAC stock have already looked past the news, but there's more here for Bank of America than meets the eye.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

These 3 earnings reports look like the most important next week -- for their stocks and for the market as a whole.