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3 Reasons to Really Worry About Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 5, 2017

Seadrill bet big on its business, taking on huge amounts of debt. Unfortunately, the market has gone south, as has SDRL stock.

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock’s Best Hope Is Apple Inc. (AAPL)

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 5, 2017

A marriage between Ford and Apple might be the best way to a future of self-driving cars, as well as stability for F stock.

3 Major Risks for the Future of Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 5, 2017

So far, it’s been another standout year for Alphabet, but there are risks to the future of GOOGL stock that simply can't be ignored.

Even After Post-Earnings Pull-Back, BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Still Looks Pricey

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 5, 2017

BlackBerry (BBRY) is moving towards becoming an enterprise software company. Still, serious investors should wait until BBRY stock comes down a bit.

Tencent Sets Play Time Limits for Kids to Curb Gaming Addictions

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 3, 2017

Tencent is setting a limit for the time children can play its games in order to reduce gaming addiction in China, which is a real problem.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2017: 9 Things to Know

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 3, 2017

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2017 will be the July 4th event of the year, featuring record-breaker Joey Chestnut as the favorite this year.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 6 Game: Canceled!

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 3, 2017

PC title 'Five Nights at Freddy's 6' was a highly-anticipated game that will no longer happen, according to the studio behind the game.

Microsoft Layoffs: MSFT Expected to Cut Thousands of Jobs This Week

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 3, 2017

Microsoft layoffs (MSFT) will include thousands of workers who will lose their jobs as the company seeks to restructure its salesforce.

Sprint Corp (S) Makes Sense Under Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)

By Richard Saintvilus, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 3, 2017

These growth catalysts that can send Sprint (S) toward $10.50 per share, delivering 22% to 28% returns in S stock in the next 12 to 18 months.

Danone to Sell U.S. Dairy Business Stonyfield for $875 Million

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 3, 2017

Danone (DANOY) is planning to sell U.S. dairy business Stonyfield to Lactalis for $875 million to appease the U.S. Department of Justice.

Target to Launch 4 New Private-Label Brands

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 3, 2017

Target (TGT) is planning to introduce four new private label brands later this year in an effort to bring customers back to its stores.