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What 8 Billion Daily Views Means for Facebook Stock (FB)

Online video represents a huge driver of growth for long-term ad revenue, and Facebook stock boasts 8 billion users to capitalize on it.

FB Stock Vs. TWTR Stock, Redux

FB stock may be overbought and TWTR stock may be oversold, but that's no reason to expect a role reversal anytime soon.

Shoppers Go Crazy for the H&M Balmain Launch

Shopper are going a little crazy over the launch of the H&M Balmain collection and have even crashed the retailer's website.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock and the Problem No One’s Talking About

Netflix (NFLX) stock is easily the best performer in the S&P 500 this year. But TV networks may stop licensing their content to NFLX in coming years.

Facebook Stock: FB Is the Real Deal … But Really Expensive

Facebook stock holds promise but the future isn't entirely clear, and it's certainly not bright enough to justify this valuation.

Berkshire Hathaway Stock: What to Look for in Q3

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) stock shouldn't be traded quarter-to-quarter. It's got a long-term focus. Here's what's to look for in Q3.

Live Broadcasts Add Nothing to the Value of Netflix Stock

Owners of Netflix stock should be glad live sports and live news aren't part of the mix, but not for the reasons Reed Hastings has given.

Facebook Inc (FB): Don’t Bother Buying Facebook Stock NOW

Facebook Inc can seemingly do no wrong, with FB reporting another stellar quarter. But investors shouldn't pounce on Facebook stock here.

Did Uber, Google Maps Just Strike A Deal?

An Uber-Google Maps deal may have been struck recently. Is Uber about to be acquired by the search giant? Probably not.

Which Target Stores Are Closing in January 2016?

Which Target stores are closing on the first month of next year? The retailer is shutting down dozens of stores in 2016.

5 Things to Know About New Groupon CEO Rich Williams

There is a new Groupon CEO called Rich Williams. Here's five things to know about the company's new boss.

TSLA Stock Rallies on 2016 Tesla Model 3 Unveil, Production

Tesla (TSLA) stock is rocketing higher today after Elon Musk confirmed the Tesla Model 3 will be unveiled in March 2016.

Markets Back In Familiar Territory

Despite continued problems in China and slow economic news, markets continue to roll along, headed back towards a record high

Tesla Stock May Finally Be a (Speculative) Buy Following Earnings

After a year or so of stumbles and questions, Tesla stock looks safe enough to take a swing on again in the shadow of true viability.

Zynga (ZNGA) Stock: Still Not Finding Friends on Wall Street

Zynga (ZNGA) stock is making strides in terms of cost, but there are still challenges in terms of user growth and producing breakout hits.

Etsy Inc (ETSY) Stock: Still A Loser After Q3 Earnings

The ETSY stock price continues to fall after its Q3 earnings report; revenue disappointed and guidance lagged ... keep your distance!

Apple Inc. Stock Just Cleared a Major Hurdle (AAPL)

For anyone waiting for the right time to buy Apple stock, it might not get any better than right now. Here's why.

FB Stock Has a HUGE Catalyst, But Don’t Buy Yet

Facebook reports Q3 earnings Wednesday. And there will likely be much attention paid to video, which is likely to be the key driver for FB stock going forward.

Twitter Star-Shaped Favorites Become Heart-Shaped Likes

Twitter announced it is getting rid of its classic star-shaped favorites and replacing them with heart-shaped likes.