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Will Bitcoin Hit $15000 Again?

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Will Bitcoin hit $15,000 again? Let's consider some bitcoin projections and decide for ourselves.

Fitbit Inc Will Get Boost From Google Deal, Other Catalysts

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fitbit's first-quarter results weren’t great, but FIT has several positive catalysts working in its favor, including the deal between Fitbit and Google, Fitbit's healthcare initiatives as well as Fitbit's Versa smartwatch. They add up to make Fitbit stock a buying opportunity.

Walmart Inc Chases Its Great White Whale to India

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart is paying six times sales for Flipkart, which needs the investment because it's losing the Indian market battle to Amazon.

3 Reasons Alphabet Inc Stock Will Rally 20% from Here

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet Inc has plenty of things working in its favor, like Waymo, Google search and YouTube. Throw in plenty of growth and a reasonable valuation and Google stock remains a buy.

Small Business Sellers Are Another Growth Driver for Amazon

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon continues to grow at an astonishing rate, but there are some drivers that get little attention, such as AMZN's small business sellers segment.

Why Amazon.com, Inc. Buying Wayfair Inc Is a Bad Idea

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors have been gobbling up Wayfair stock in the past week. I’m sure this will renew calls for Amazon to buy the online home goods retailer. Here’s why that’s a bad idea for Jeff Bezos.

How To Get Rich on Dividends: Time Loves a Hero Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can get rich slowly by buying good stocks when you're young and letting them ride. The best dividend stocks for young investors aren't necessarily those with the best yields, but rather those with the best growth stories. Here's a look at a few that deliver good dividends and should continue to grow.

The Full Potential of Venmo Hasn’t Been Priced In Yet

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although solid numbers from the Venmo payment app has yet to spark PayPal stock, investors should think longer term. Venmo is still promising, despite PayPal’s volatility. Investors may be avoiding PayPal stock but there's a lot of opportunity there.

3 Pros and 3 Cons for Buying Square Inc Stock

By Lucas Hahn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square is an innovative, fast-growing company in an exciting sector, but it hasn't earned a profit and the stock trades at a high valuation. Should you buy Square stock? Here's three reasons for and three reasons against buying into SQ.

3 Key Reasons to Be Bullish on Comcast Corporation Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Comcast has been under pressure from the trend of cord cutting. And while this is a serious threat, it seems that the stock price has already baked in much of the bad new.

Blockchain Opens Up a New Future for Ford Motor Company Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It may not be enough to light a fire under Ford stock, but don't let it be said the carmaker is forsaking new consumer expectations.

7 Cheap Stocks With Strong Technical Signals

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
That's not to say cheap stocks can't blow up in your face. They sure can. But if you find the right ones like we believe we have, then you can reap the high reward for taking the high risk. 

Should You Buy General Electric Company Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Should you buy GE stock today? Here are the factors you need to consider before making a decision on General Electric Company.

Pros and Cons to Buying Amazon.com, Inc. Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Is Amazon stock a buy or sell? It's mostly a buy, but it's not exactly a name you can purchase and just forget about for a few years.

The Federal Reserve and Earnings

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Until something causes a sharp move in the markets, keep your trading balanced and keep your eyes on the short-term time frame.

Online Dating Stocks: Swipe Left on Facebook, Swipe Right on Match

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Facebook announced it was entering the online dating space, and Match stock fell -- but Facebook's past disregard of privacy will likely stop it from unseating the current online dating leader.

The Pros and Cons of Bitcoin

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
There has been a lot of buzz around cryptocurrencies lately, but are they a good investment? Here's a look at the pros and cons of bitcoin.

The 3 Best and Worst of Warren Buffet Stock Picks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Berkshire Hathaway's disappointing annual report doesn't tell the real story. Warren Buffett is in it for the long-term so investors need to look at his stocks' 10-year performance. When you go back a decade, there are some surprising winners and losers in Warren Buffett's stock picks.

How to Beat the Bear Market Depends on Your Investment Horizon

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
A bear market is no reason for a young investor to panic, but it's a good time for an older one to seek protection for their assets.
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