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It May Be Time to Put Kroger Co Stock in Your Investment Cart

The past year has been volatile for Kroger stock, but it looks like the selling is overdone. If anything, KR shares look like an interesting value right now.

Will Universal Display Corporation Stock Light Up Again?

The past year has been a wild ride for Universal Display stock. OLED is likely to see a slowdown in revenues and there are also threats from Apple that it will create its own screens. Yet there still may be an opportunity here for investors in Universal Display stock.

Under Armour Inc Stock Is on Fire, but It’ll Trigger the Sprinklers Soon

I’ve long been bearish on Under Armour Inc (NYSE:UA,NYSE:UAA), and for the most part I was justified in my pessimism. Since the final quarter of…

Amazon.com, Inc. Will Face a Reckoning, But Not Today

Amazon.com began the trend that turned America into a nation of shoppers and Trump doesn't like that one bit. But until a real competitor rises up, AMZN stock is a buy for any long-term portfolio.

This Pointless War with Apple Really Undermines Qualcomm, Inc. Stock

With Broadcom in its rear-view mirror Qualcomm faces a new corporate era where technology is a national security issue.

New Corporate Franchise Focus Will Boost McDonald’s Corporation Stock

McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook can think strategically with more stores in the hands of corporate franchisees, who grow his bottom line.

Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Won’t See $60 Highs Again for Awhile

Shortly after reporting incredibly strong quarterly results and issuing a great outlook, shares of Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) topped out at around $60 a…

5 Best Stocks That IPO’d in Q1

The IPO market has gotten off to a great start this year, despite the volatility in the general markets. So here’s a look at five of the standout deals.

Will Facebook, Inc. Shake Up Mobile Payments in India?

WhatsApp, India's most popular chat app, has entered India's fast-growing mobile payments market -- and that's great for Facebook stock.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. Stock Bucks the Lousy Retailing Trend

Lululemon reported fantastic earnings and may be able to overcome poor retail trends. Investors should consider buying LULU stock.

How Soon Should We Worry About a Trade War?

While we're in more of a war of words with China right now, the next few months will be crucial if those words develop into a trade war.

Tesla Inc Stock Deserves Its Troubles, but It Will Get Better

Tesla stock rightfully deserves its downgrade due to management’s arrogance, but strip away its AI controversy and you still have a great innovator.

10-Year Treasury Yield Shows Trouble Ahead for Markets

The 10-Year Treasury Yield acts as a barometer for market conditions -- and right now the TNX tells investors that a storm is brewing.

Keep an Eye Out for Bitcoin’s ‘Death Cross’

Bitcoin prices have been struggling so far in 2018, after a robust 2017. Is a bitcoin death cross going to stop bitcoin prices in its tracks?

Bitcoin: The Fight for $9,000

Regulators fear Bitcoin but continue to embrace the blockchain, driving cryptocurrency prices down even while adopting the technology.

No, Salesforce.com, Inc. Isn’t Overpaying for Mulesoft Inc

Mulesoft gives Salesforce a hybrid cloud play. Paying full price means the Mulesoft team stays together -- and able to help Salesforce stock long into the future.

Google Bans All Cryptocurrency, ICO and Bitcoin Advertising

Google follows Facebook in banning all crypto-related advertising across its platforms. This includes YouTube and the massively used Google AdWords.

Bitcoin: But What Can You Buy With It?

While bitcoin still isn't a currency du jour in most places, and may never be, the acceptance of cryptocurrency is growing.

3 Rules You Need for Picking Dividend Stocks

Investing in dividend-paying stocks seems easy. Just pick the highest yields, right? Not necessarily. There are some important factors to consider before making a purchase.