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Square IPO Prices at $11 – $13, BELOW its Last Private Valuation

The Square IPO price range was announced today, and the mobile payments company will go public for $11 to $13 per share. That's NOT a good sign.

Bass Pro Shops Considers Buying Cabela’s (CAB)

Bass Pro Shops is reportedly considering buying Cabela's, but no financial details of the possible deal have been revealed.

Can Facebook Deliver on All of Its Promises? (FB)

Facebook recently surpassed GE in value, and it's "adapt or die" in the markets now ... but can FB deliver on all of its own investments?

DuPont Stock: A Buy Amid Syngenta Talk? (DD, SYT)

DuPont's (DD) agriculture division is large and unprofitable, so looking to combine it with a partner like Sygenta or Dow makes good sense.

Fitbit Stock Poised to Rip Higher After Post-Earnings Selloff

Fitbit should benefit from multiple megatrends, and the decline in Fitbit stock after its results was vastly overblown.

FB Stock: The Growth Story Is Just Getting Started

FB has found the crucial point of inflection where its tech meets its users' needs.

The Wisdom of Alibaba’s $3.7 Billion Youku Tudou Merger (BABA, YOKU)

Alibaba (BABA) is shelling out $3.7 billion for the 82% of Youku Tudou (YOKU) it doesn't already own. It's a savvy move with precedents in the U.S.

The Pros and Cons of the SEC’s New Crowdfunding Rules

The SEC's new rules for equity investing in crowdfunding sites are full of good and bad news for you. Here's what you need to know...

A Look at SPY, Small Caps Suggests It’s Time to Invest Cautiously

With small caps not growing as robustly as the S&P 500, among other signs, now is a good time to be careful and quicker to take profits.

The Peanuts Movie Reviews: What People Are Saying

'The Peanuts Movie' is garnering plenty of positive reviews. Here is what people are saying about the Charlie Brown film.

Q3 Earnings: How 5 Top Tech Stocks Stacked Up

We grade Google (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Twitter (TWTR) and Facebook (FB) on their Q3 earnings results.

Why You Should Believe (and Buy) the Current Rebound in Biotech Stocks

Price gouging may have summoned Hillary Clinton's wrath, but the selloff in biotech stocks was built on fearmongering, while the rebound is being built on actual substance.

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.