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3 Healthcare Stocks Under the Microscope

Headline-dominating controversies have put healthcare stocks like VRX, PRGO and ABBV on the defensive ahead of their Q1 earnings releases.

Amazon.com, Inc.’s Food Delivery Launches in San Francisco

Amazon has launched its food delivery service in San Francisco and it allows Prime members to have food delivered to them in an hour's time.

Amazon.com, Inc.: 3 Things for AMZN Investors to Consider

The market is expecting big things from the Q1 earnings report from Amazon (AMZN). Can the e-commerce giant meet those lofty goals?

Monday Apple Rumors: New AAPL Watch Has Cool New Feature

In the latest Apple rumors, the next Watch will come cellular connectivity, the new MacBook pro will be faster and a VR headset may be in the works.

CHTR, TWC: Charter Gets OK to Take Over Time Warner Cable

The U.S. Justice Department has given Charter Communications the green light to acquire fellow telecommunications giant Time Warner Cable.

Target Facing Major Boycott Over Transgender Policy

Target may soon lose quite a bit of customers due to the company's transgender bathroom policy that has angered members of a conservative Christian group.

Sprint Corp: Sprint Stock Can’t Hold Its Breath Much Longer (S)

With its Q4 earnings report looming, Sprint has to do something to keep up with its competitors or face permanent market-blackout.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) To Be Biggest Drag On S&P 500 Tech Sector

The tech world's focus will be on Apple Inc.'s earnings release Tuesday. AAPL's expected lower earnings will contribute to the sectors' overall swoon

Apple Inc. (AAPL): Q2 Earnings Preview

Apple's direction is far from clear right now, but Apple stock is almost certainly going to take investors for a ride on Wednesday.

Qualcomm, Inc.: QCOM Slump Not a Red Flag for Apple Inc. (AAPL)

The smartphone tide may be shrinking at the moment, but AAPL will have the iPhone 7 soon and will bring QCOM along for the ride.

Inbox by Gmail Gets 3 New Features

Google continues to ramp up its services with new functionalities as Inbox by Gmail now has three new features, including a convenient calendar element.

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Remains on the Road to Recovery

MCD has just posted its third consecutive quarter of comparable store sales. It seems a McDonald's recovery is truly on.

Biogen Inc: Market Takes the Bull by the Horns Despite Sales Miss (BIIB)

Biogen (BIIB) stock popped after reporting Q1 earnings, even though revenues disappointed. But Biogen's resilience is why it's a buy.

Google Is Doing Great, But Not Alphabet Inc’s Money-Losing Moonshots

Alphabet Inc released disappointing earnings after the market's close on Thursday, and GOOGL stock continues to fall on the news. What gives with GOOGL?

PayPal Holdings Inc: Too Expensive to Buy, Too Soon to Sell (PYPL)

PayPal is a good company to own, but the PYPL share price makes it too expensive to bet on right now.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Coming Back to Earth

Starbucks (SBUX) is a great company, but contrary to popular belief, not all stocks of great companies are worth their price.

General Electric Company (GE): Short-Term Bore, Long-Term Deal

General Electric's (GE) Street-beating results came with some blemishes, but no big red flags for GE stock holders.

LinkedIn Corp: What Can Pull LNKD Out of Its Funk?

Low guidance last quarter sent LinkedIn stock plummeting -- but it's not clear if an earnings beat will right LNKD's ship.

10 Sears Holdings Corp Stores Closing: See the List

Sears has announced that it will be closing down 10 stores this summer that aren't profitable as part of its effort to cut losses.