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A Big Bet on Gene Therapy Is Just What Novartis AG (ADR) Stock Needs

Novartis put its excess cash to good use by broadening its business into the gene therapy market. Competition could prove tough for NVS stock, but Novartis is ready for the challenge ahead.

‘Fortnite’ Is Killing Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc Stock, But This Dip Is an Opportunity

TTWO stock has lost nearly a quarter of its value over the past two months due to 'Fortnite' risks, but the long-term fundamentals supporting Take-Two remain strong.

7 High-Risk Stocks That Could Double or Triple

The recent market dips have produced some very undervalued names. These high-risk stocks show signs of rebound -- and significant gains for investors.

3 Stocks That Could Explode Higher This Earnings Season

Earnings season could be the thing that saves this struggling market, but earnings could be an especially big winner for these three recently troubled stocks.

After Its Beating, Funko Inc Stock Is Almost Too Cheap to Ignore

Funko’s debut as a public company has been horrific. Yet the company has some positives. If anything, there could be a value opportunity here.

Trouble with Bots Is Just One Reason Twitter Inc Stock No Safe Bet

Twitter is making progress against bots, but the problems people cause one another are proving more difficult to overcome.

For Brave Investors, Wells Fargo & Co Stock Is a Buy for the Long Haul

The headlines for WFC look grim, but if you can look past all the noise, Wells Fargo stock is a compelling bet right now.

Will Mattel, Inc. CEO Put the Toymaker’s Stock Back ‘In Play?’

While Mattel is making some significant changes to its business, the best option for MAT stock is still if Hasbro buys it out.

VeriFone Systems Inc: Take Your Pay on the Merger News

VeriFone Systems stock has been in troubled waters for some time. A private equity firm has announced a deal to buy Verifone. What to do with PAY stock after the buyout offer? Here's why you should take some chips off the table.

4 Biotech Stocks With Leaky Pipelines

A strong pipeline can make or break biotech stocks, ensuring strong profits for years to come. These four biotech companies don't make the cut.

Under $10, It May Be Time to Buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock

Near-term risks for Advanced Micro Devices have plunged AMD stock below $10, a level that looks like a good entry opportunity for long-term investors.

All Aboard! CSX Corporation Stock May Have 30% Upside

CSX Corporation has been surprisingly strong amid the trade-war worries pummeling the stock market. Should we stick with CSX stock and its big earnings growth?

3 Reasons to Be Bullish on Merck & Co., Inc. Stock

Merck has had a tough year. But this does look like an opportunity for investors. MRK has a robust pipeline and Keytruda should continue to propel growth.

3 Tech Stocks That Could Be Big Winners This Earnings Season

This earnings season could be the catalyst which saves the market, but certain stocks will be much bigger winners than others.

4 Solar Stocks to Buy Now

By buying First Solar, JinkoSolar, SunPower and SolarEdge, investors should be able to profit tremendously from some strong upcoming tailwinds for solar stocks.

These Two Revenue Streams Will Drive Apple Inc. Stock in 2018

Apple stock has struggled in early 2018, but those struggles should fade and this stock should head higher into the end of the year.

Facebook, Inc. Stock: Will Users Keep Filling Its Cloud?

Facebook remains a media company that calls itself something more like a phone network. Its problems are at the heart of its business model.

Experts and Analysts Concerned About Comcast Corporation’s Bid for Sky

Experts and analysts are expressing their concern about CMCSA's bid for Sky, and it would be prudent for investors in Comcast stock to pay attention.

Twitter Inc Stock Still Doesn’t Look Quite Cheap Enough

Even after a pullback, Twitter stock still looks too expensive. But TWTR stock could benefit from better performance in 2018, if the company can make it through what should be a rough patch for the social media space.