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The Bull Case Keeps Getting Better for Cisco Systems, Inc. Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
For years, Cisco has languished. But lately, the company has been getting back into gear. And the key is that there has been a transformation of the business.

NetApp Inc. Stock Is a Great Trade If You Can Get out in Time

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The hybrid cloud was once seen as a key market for tech companies, but it turns out to be the trailing edge of the revolution.

Troubling Times for Kinder Morgan Inc Stock Appear Temporary

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kinder Morgan Inc is facing pipeline issues in Canada, but it seems likely that those issues will be resolved and KMI stock will continue being a solid investment.

Despite Amazon Concerns, It’s Safe to Buy FedEx Corporation Stock

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Worries about Amazon are overblown. FedEx Corporation may face challenges, but it's hard to go wrong with FDX stock over the long term.

Former House Speaker John Boehner Is the New Face of Marijuana Legalization

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a checkered past and controversial policies, former House Speaker John Boehner is exactly what the cannabis legalization movement needs.

Bitcoin (BTC): Who? What? Why? How? Where!

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Check the time of day when buying, or selling occurs in cryptocurrency. 7 AM in New York is mid-afternoon in Moscow.

3 Charts Tell the Story for IAC/InterActiveCorp Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
IAC stock may look overbought and overvalued, and some eventual profit taking is inevitable, but three charts tell the story for InterActive Corp.

Apple Inc. Stock Could Be a Trader’s Dream Stock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
With market volatility ratcheted up in 2018, Apple stock has gone from boring FAANG stock to a trader’s dream. Looking back over AAPL’s weekly closing prices over the past year, there were 15 weeks where it increased by $3 or more and 11 weeks where it dropped by $3 or more over the previous week.

Healthcare and the Apple Watch Are the Future for Apple Inc. Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple health services could deliver it a moat that is bigger and broader than what it has had with the iPhone, which could be huge for Apple stock.

3 Things to Know Heading Into Netflix, Inc. Earnings

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix earnings come out on Monday. Here's what you need to know about earnings and other recent news for the company.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Takes an Asset-Light Approach

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hilton has bought out its Chinese investors at a fat profit and will now pursue an asset-light approach in a growing economy, which could be good news for Hilton stock.

Wait for a Pullback Before Rolling the Dice on SPPI Stock

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ran another successful trial on its lung cancer drug, causing SPPI stock to soar and putting Spectrum stock back into the headlines.

7 Stocks With Massive Earnings Potential

By Harriet Lefton, Writer, TipRanks
Ahead of a critical earnings season, I highlight seven of the top stock picks from the Street's best analysts. These are the stocks that are poised to soar on a beat-and-raise quarter, according to analysts who consistently crush the market.

Confidence in Consumer Discretionary is Key

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
One of our favorite ways to gauge whether we are in an expansion phase or a contraction phase is to compare consumer discretionary and consumer staples.

Rumors of a Sprint Corp/T-Mobile Merger Are Heating Up Again

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
S stock has jumped on a return of rumors that Sprint is teaming up with T-Mobile. Whatever's in the cards, there are certainly riskier trades.

Congressional Hearings Likely Harden the Battle Lines Over Facebook, Inc. Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB stock has plunged amid privacy and regulatory concerns, but seemingly better news has helped the stock this week. Still, Facebook and Zuckerberg have a lot more work to do to truly calm investor nerves.

Microsoft Corporation Goes All-In on the Internet of Things

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft stock has had a great run during the past few years. A big part has been a clear-cut strategic focus. Microsoft continues to gain momentum, especially with its cloud business. And the company's recent move on the IoT category will provide enormous opportunity.

3 Reasons Why Weed Inc Stock Could Surprise Investors

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Weed stock has suffered catastrophic losses this year, but overlooked fundamentals could produce a surprise comeback.

Why Bitcoin Still Doesn’t Solve Any Problems

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
We're still in a bitcoin bubble, after all, Bitcoin is fixing problems we don't have ... and it is doing so poorly.
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