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Q1 Earnings Confirm That Under Armour Inc Stock Is a Loser

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Nothing in the first quarter earnings report implies that UAA stock is in the middle of a massive turnaround that will send shares higher.

Fitbit Inc Could Soar If Q1 Earnings Bring Home the Goods

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Long-embattled Fitbit stock could potentially take advantage of low expectations by delivering a solid Q1 earnings report. Since Q4 2016, it seems FIT has found its bottom. Now the markets seem tired of Fitbit, giving long-term investors a chance to sneak out some profits.

3 Reasons Verizon Communications Inc. Stock Owners Need Not Sweat the T-Mobile/Sprint Deal

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Verizon stock may be down in the wake of the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, but that pairing isn't actually a threat to the nation's biggest wireless player.

Glu Mobile Inc. Earnings: Here’s Why Q1 Doesn’t Matter

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
GLUU stock has a much-anticipated Q1 earnings report ahead, but the results aren’t what drives sentiment for this company.

The Athletic Apparel Trend Buoying Nike Inc Stock Isn’t Exactly Rock-Solid

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Interest in Nike stock following the recent HSBC upgrade? That's fine. Just know what you're getting yourself into before pulling the trigger.

Volatility Is Back! Here’s How to Survive

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Market volatility has returned and is rattling investors. Here are some strategies to diversify your portfolio to survive market volatility.

The Good and the Bad News With Biogen Inc Earnings Results

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even before Biogen's quarterly report, BIIB stock sank after a series of disappointing clinical results. Investors have to weigh in the good and the bad developments ahead.

Is Whirlpool Corporation Stock a Value Buy or Value Trap?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whirlpool hasn’t traded this low since February 2016. Is WHR stock ready to rebound, or is it heading even lower?

Johnson & Johnson Facing 3 Important Risks in Coming Year

By Lucas Hahn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Johnson & Johnson stock is down more than 8% year-to-date. JNJ recently posted its QI results, beating on earnings and revenue. But Amazon, government action on drug prices and potential opioid liabilities could pose challenges for JNJ stock in the coming year.

Be Careful Buying Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
HPE has had a pretty good year, as seen with its quarterly report. But investors should be cautious. The company faces some tough challenges.

The Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Price Is Based on Belief, Not Numbers

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
As for the question of should I buy Amazon, AMZN stock continues defying gravity as AMZN beats estimates and Amazon stock continues attracting buyers with the powerful but dangerous psychology driving the equity.

A New Report May Signal the End of Explosive Smartphone Sales Growth

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
China’s smartphone market dropped 21% in Q1, hitting 2013 sales levels in its largest ever quarterly decline. This could mark the end of explosive smartphone sales growth as another market reaches maturity.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock Still Has Upside Remaining

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Devices stock is riding a momentum wave following a strong Q1 earnings report, but it has more upside remaining. Despite downplaying their importance, the sudden lift in cryptocurrencies can decisively swing AMD stock. It's a gamble, but AMD may be worth it if you can handle the risk.

5 Bitcoin Stocks to Buy for Low-Risk Cryptocurrency Profits

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
These bitcoin stocks make hardware, speculate in cryptocurrency, make bitcoin markets or focus on blockchain technology.

JD.com Inc (ADR) Stock Is Sitting at Make-or-Break Support

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
JD stock is sitting right on $36, a vital level of support. Despite JD.com's growth profile, bulls should be very concerned if this level fails to hold.

3 Earnings Reports Next Week: What to Watch

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Here's what to watch next week as earnings season rolls on. And Apple, Tesla and Shopify will all have a huge impact on the market as a whole next week.

Starbucks Corporation’s Earnings Don’t Impress Investors

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks pulled off a good quarter, but it was not enough for investors. It looks like it will take some time for SBUX's growth rate to improve.

SNE Stock Tanks on Earnings, But the Selloff Is Short Sighted

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
SNE stock took a hit in pre-market trading due to a poor earnings report on paper, but the bears are missing the forest for the trees.

With Expedia Group Inc, Travel Is Booming but Profits Aren’t

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
EXPE, which owns a huge portfolio of travel brands, is struggling to show a profit. But Expedia stock should really be valued on the basis of cash flow. From that standpoint, owning EXPE stock for the long haul probably makes a lot of sense.
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