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Facebook Down, Stocks Up: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Nasdaq leads the rally on Cisco's earnings and dividend hike, even as Facebook tumbled during its first lockup period expiration.

Cinema: Stick to Tickets, Avoid the Tickers

Headline box-office revenues have gained 12% over the past decade, but that number doesn't tell the whole tale. The movie biz is shaky, and few sector stocks are worth buying.

Option Plays That Offer Large Premiums

For investors seeking a home-run play, consider these options trade ideas for Wynn, Green Mountain and Coinstar.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Here are some excellent ETF alternatives to the telecom, restaurants, healthcare, specialty retail and chemical stocks that our writers discussed last week.

Family Dollar Stock Rates a Strong Buy

Family Dollar Stores is making inroads to sales growth through strategic partnerships and investments, and the stock price is gaining momentum.

Coinstar Becomes a Monopoly

A pair of news bites make kiosk giant Coinstar an even better long-term buy-and-hold value prospect.

Why I Went Long Coinstar

The recently announced deal with Starbucks is proof positive that the kiosk vending concept will not only work, but will be a blockbuster for Coinstar.

A Very Big Week for Starbucks

Starbuck's Coffee celebrated their 25th year last week with by announcing a series of moves aimed at growing the company revenues and brands.

Starbucks: Serving a Venti Cup of Desperation

Starbucks and its scattered strategy should leave investors skeptical -- especially since it was focus that saved SBUX when it was struggling.

Coinstar to Launch Starbucks’ Seattle’s Best Coffee Kiosks

Starbucks has signed a five-year deal with Coinstar to launch thousands of automated kiosks dispensing Seattle's Best brand coffee nationwide.

Starbucks Bakes a Brilliant Move

Far from being a distraction from its core business, Howard Schultz's LaBoulange bakery deal shows Starbucks' commitment to keep improving.

Should I Buy Netflix Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Though its valuation is more reasonable, the challenges are tougher. See the good, the bad and the verdict on NFLX stock.

Two New Buys to Open Up a New Week

Coinstar and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals are two stock buys on a roll with products and strategies to match growing revenues and earnings

Netflix Could Go the Way of Blockbuster

With Amazon, Verizon, Comcast and Dish crowding into its space, Netflix looks likely to be a long-term casualty.

Ending With a Thud — Friday’s IP Market Recap

You can try blaming Friday the 13th for today’s misery on Wall Street, but that wouldn’t be doing justice to the damage Monday and Tuesday…

5 Reasons to Love Coinstar

There's good reason for this consistent earner's big jump today: Its raised forecasts bode very well for future growth.

Report: Streaming Video Viewership to Overtake Blu-ray, DVD in 2012

Streaming video viewership will overtake Blu-ray and DVD viewing in 2012, according to a recent analysis.

Who’s Who in the Online Video Market

We take a look at the big players -- and the hopefuls -- in the online video market.

3 Ways for Amazon to Grow Its Instant Video Business

How can Amazon grow its Instant Video service? Anthony John Agnello has three suggestions that could boost its fortunes in an increasingly competitive sector.