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Kohl’s Inc. (KSS) Trying Different Things, Should You Care?

Kohl's is doing better than other mainline retailers and trying new things, but sales are still declining.

3 Big Reasons to Buy Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Now

NFLX has three competitive advantages that should assure its growth for years to come, especially as the company gains traction overseas.

DIS Stock: Please Put ESPN Out of Its Misery ASAP

ESPN needs to stick to sports and dump politics for the sake of DIS stock shareholders.

AMD Stock Is a Good Fit if You Can Handle the Heat

AMD stock has plenty of questions it must face, but for the risk tolerant, the semiconductor company carries intriguing arguments.

BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock: The Competition Is Closing In

BlackBerry has been in the turnaround mode for some time. And unfortunately, things are not going so well. The legacy business continues to deteriorate -- and the software segment is not making up for the void.

SNAP Stock Needs a New, Dirtier Approach for Growth

SNAP stock hit every branch of the ugly tree since its IPO, but one sector could help it recover: the adult entertainment industry!

Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Is a Breakout Stock in the Making

There are many different strategies to stock picking, and one I have become especially fond of in the current environment is momentum investing. That means…

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Is its Cloud Business Future Getting Cloudy?

Jeff Bezos has a tremendous sense of understanding the trajectory of key technologies. A prime example of this is AWS, which has produced standout growth and cash flows. But the business could be vulnerable as Bezos ventures into far-flung businesses.

Microsoft Stock Is an Excellent (and Overlooked) AI Pick

Microsoft has pulled off a great turnaround during the past few years, with a focus on the cloud business. But the company has also been investing in AI. And this effort is likely to help with long-term growth.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock: Be Patient, Expect Near-Term Pressures

Bank of America (BAC) has been benefiting from its restructuring efforts. But BAC stock could be facing some short-term headwinds.

Blockchain Panic: China Drops the Hammer on ICOs

A Russian analyst says blockchain is all about trust, and will work best where trust is lacking through sanctions or untrustworthy currency.

Is Ford Stock Too Vulnerable to Industry Disruption?

Ford has been a laggard since 2014 and given potential industry disruption,things may not get better any time soon.

QCOM Stock Has a Better Future Than You Think

Already having a rough 2017, QCOM stock is looking even worse, but you shouldn't ignore the tech firm's surprisingly robust fundamentals.

Long term, Nvidia Stock (NVDA) is Only Getting Hotter

Nvidia stock had a blow-out quarter and remains a pretty good choice for those looking for a long-term growth play.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock Outlook Clouded By Smoke But No Fire

Despite all the scandals facing Wells Fargo (WFC), its results remain strong. WFC stock, however, is still where it was a year ago.

‘Free Cruise’ Robocalls Settlement: Enter Your Phone Number to See If You Are Due Money

If you've been bothered by calls for a 'free cruise,' you may be entitled to some money for the trouble due to a class action lawsuit.

Trish Regan: “Resilient” Markets Show Big Opportunity in 2017

Is the media's Trump obsession good for markets and democracy? You bet, says one insider -- so long as attention results in real action.

PayPal (PYPL) Hits All-Time High on Deal with Apple Inc.

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) just announced a deal with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). as a result, PYPL stock hit a new all-time high.

JCPenney Adds Toy Shops to All of Its Stores

JCPenney (JCP) is adding toy sections to all of its physical stores and is beefing up the number of toys it has available online.