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Warren Buffett Offers Another Round of Hard Truths for Bitcoin Fans

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bitcoin is still alive and kicking, but Warren Buffett still sees flaws that nobody from the cryptocurrency community is able to directly refute.

3D Systems Corporation Stock Isn’t Worth Buying Yet

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
3D Systems is adjusting to an era of slow growth in the 3D printing market, and that adjustment isn't done just yet, so there's no reason to buy DDD stock.

No Upside to Buying Monsanto Company Stock on Apparent M&A Approval

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't bother chasing Monsanto stock at this point. The risk/reward on buying MON stock is suboptimal, and investors should look elsewhere

This Is a New Era for Apple Inc Stock

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple stock may no longer see the explosive growth of the past, but as this last earnings report shows, Apple is now a strong, mature company independent of its reputation.

Square Inc’s Earnings Are Doubling Down on Growth

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square pulled off another great quarter as it pushes to create a whole digital ecosystem that goes beyond payments to include gift cards, employee management, payroll, inventory, customer engagement and more. SQ stock isn't cheap. But given its growth, Square stock deserves the premium you pay.

UnitedHealth Group Inc Rides High but Faces Challenges

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
UNH stock continues to benefit from the ACA. However, trends affecting UNH and its peers have driven UnitedHealth stock to a high valuation. The cost of healthcare is pushing the limits of sustainability and now may not be the time to pay that higher valuation for UNH stock.

What You Need to Know Before Jumping on the Xiaomi IPO

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Xiaomi has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong, with a funding target that could value the company as high as $100 billion.

The End Game for Sears Holding Corp Has Begun

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The end game for Sears has started. If the company survives, Lampert wins big. If SHLD stock goes to zero, he gets its prized assets.

Tried-and-True Microsoft Corporation Stock Is Still a Safe Bet

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft stock is unlikely to deliver the high growth that some of its peers can, but MSFT also offers a lot more security to investors.

The Safer Way to Play Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
A couple of recent articles discussing specific threats to Alibaba stock got me thinking about a smarter way to play China’s growing middle class.

7 Hot IPOs Yet to Come in 2018 and Beyond

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Not discouraged by Snap and Blue Apron? Maybe these rumored IPOs will have better luck than some of 2017's new stocks did.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI): What’s In Store for Earnings?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The upcoming earnings report for Activision is going to be a big one. Basically, investors want to know the impact from the hugely successful Fortnite title.

Alphabet Inc. Has a Pot of Gold Waiting in Its Nest

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Truth be told, Nest doesn't impact GOOGL stock much either way - yet. But give Google's smart-home project a few years and it could be huge for Alphabet stock. Investors in Google stock shouldn't let tepid numbers now keep their eyes from the pot of gold that awaits.

Spotify Technology SA’s Earnings Are Off-Key — Stay Away

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
There was quite a bit of hoopla with last month’s IPO of Spotify. But things have cooled off for SPOT since then. And yes, with the first earnings report, there continues to be more volatility.

Pfizer Inc. Is Stuck in a Trading Range – for Now

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
PFE's latest quarterly earnings report neither inspired nor scared investors away. Pfizer stock is an income play for now. But PFE stock's value will grow as sales of the 25 to 30 new drugs it has in the approval pipeline ramp up in the years ahead.

You Can Do Way Better Than MasterCard Inc Stock in the Card Sector

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
MasterCard stock beat revenue and earnings estimates, but higher valuations on MA stock make MA expensive compared to its peers.

Monster Beverage Corp Looks Risky with Margins on Watch

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
MNST stock is priced for continued margin expansion, but margin growth going forward will be held back by higher material costs and an adverse sales mix.

Why You’re Right to Be Worried About the Stock Market Today

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
There is a recession coming, and the reason is the tax cut. Businesses invest because they see opportunity, not cash on their books.

Stagnant Revenues Continue to Hamper the Growth of Pfizer Inc.

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
PFE stock fell as the company reported better-than-expected earnings, but stagnant revenue continues to hurt Pfizer stock.
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