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Layoffs Are Yet Another Red Flag for Snap Inc Stock

Not that Snapchat investors were optimistic anyway, but if the recent layoffs had you seriously looking at SNAP stock, think again.

Don’t Get Paranoid About the Apple Threat to Intel Corporation Stock

Intel got a shock this week. A report in Bloomberg.com indicated Apple is developing its own CPUs for its Macs. While this will do some damage, it will likely not be lasting.

10 Apps, Websites and Companies With More of Your Data Than You Realize

Facebook got caught, but there are many other apps, websites and companies that are quietly collecting your data.

Why Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.’s New APU Chip Matters

Advanced Micro Devices stock trades as though it has no potential to take market share from Intel. But the market is wrong on this call. Advanced Micro cut the price of its powerful advanced processing unit named Ryzen, a significant move for AMD.

A Little (Much-Needed) Perspective on China, Tariffs and Trade War Mania

New tariffs aimed at China mark yet another step towards a trade war, but don't think for a minute that's what Trump is aiming for here.

What Deal Might Broadcom Ltd Be Making Next?

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has built a chip empire through aggressive acquisitions. And yes, his latest deal was rejected. But this is not likely to mute his strategy of acquisitions as Broadcom stock actually increased on the news. What's next for AVGO? Here's some potential plays.

3 Reasons Why General Motors Company Stock Will Stall

GM stock has suffered significantly since late last year, but that doesn’t mean the pain is about to end. It might just be the beginning of something bigger.

A Trade War Isn’t a Risk for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock, But Concerns Persist

Alibaba stock has pulled back amid rising trade war concerns, but that seems far too pessimistic. But even at a cheaper price, risks elsewhere suggest BABA is to be avoided.

Bank of America Corp Is Thinking Small for a Big Win Later

Most owners of BAC stock have already looked past the news, but there's more here for Bank of America than meets the eye.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

These 3 earnings reports look like the most important next week -- for their stocks and for the market as a whole.

It May Be Time to Put Kroger Co Stock in Your Investment Cart

The past year has been volatile for Kroger stock, but it looks like the selling is overdone. If anything, KR shares look like an interesting value right now.

Will Universal Display Corporation Stock Light Up Again?

The past year has been a wild ride for Universal Display stock. OLED is likely to see a slowdown in revenues and there are also threats from Apple that it will create its own screens. Yet there still may be an opportunity here for investors in Universal Display stock.

Under Armour Inc Stock Is on Fire, but It’ll Trigger the Sprinklers Soon

I’ve long been bearish on Under Armour Inc (NYSE:UA,NYSE:UAA), and for the most part I was justified in my pessimism. Since the final quarter of…

Amazon.com, Inc. Will Face a Reckoning, But Not Today

Amazon.com began the trend that turned America into a nation of shoppers and Trump doesn't like that one bit. But until a real competitor rises up, AMZN stock is a buy for any long-term portfolio.

This Pointless War with Apple Really Undermines Qualcomm, Inc. Stock

With Broadcom in its rear-view mirror Qualcomm faces a new corporate era where technology is a national security issue.

New Corporate Franchise Focus Will Boost McDonald’s Corporation Stock

McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook can think strategically with more stores in the hands of corporate franchisees, who grow his bottom line.

Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Won’t See $60 Highs Again for Awhile

Shortly after reporting incredibly strong quarterly results and issuing a great outlook, shares of Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) topped out at around $60 a…

5 Best Stocks That IPO’d in Q1

The IPO market has gotten off to a great start this year, despite the volatility in the general markets. So here’s a look at five of the standout deals.

Will Facebook, Inc. Shake Up Mobile Payments in India?

WhatsApp, India's most popular chat app, has entered India's fast-growing mobile payments market -- and that's great for Facebook stock.