FB vs. TWTR: Which is the Better Social Media Stock?
Facebook and Twitter are the most recognized social media brands in America. But which is the better stock? Here's an FB vs. TWTR tale of the tape.
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Time Decay at Holidays
All options are a wasting asset whose time value erodes to zero by expiration. This erosion is known as time decay.
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Time Decay at Holidays
All options are a wasting asset whose time value erodes to zero by expiration. This erosion is known as time decay.
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Facebook (FB) and Tencent Holdings (TCEHY): When Do These Falling Stocks Become Opportunities?
Facebook (FB) and Tencent Holdings (TCEHY) have both taken it on the chin of late. At what point do they become good buying opportunities?
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Facebook Stock and the Three-Day Rule
Eager to buy Netflix at a discount after Tuesday's big post-earnings sell-off? According to the Three-Day Rule, you should wait until at least Friday.
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Shakeup in Sector Funds Could Trigger More Market Volatility
A coming reorganization in sector classification will trigger a major shakeup in sector funds. That means short-term market volatility - and opportunity.
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Facebook and the Problem with Short-Term Investing
I bought Facebook (FB) five months ago, and right now it looks like a loser. Therein lies the inherent problem with short-term investing.
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6 Stocks to Ride Out the Tumble in Tech Stocks
Tech stocks are leading the stock market lower. If you are looking for some resilient stocks, consider adding one of these six lower-risk, dividend-paying stocks to your portfolio.
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My Stock Pick for the Next 50 Years
In my final column for Cabot Wealth Network, I reveal my stock pick for the next 50 years - one that could reach $1,000 in the next five years.
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Snapchat IPO Remains a Cautionary Tale
The much-anticipated Snapchat IPO seems like a distant memory, as SNAP stock just sank to new lows. It's Exhibit A as to why you should avoid IPOs.
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Why the Flurry of Upcoming Stocks Aren’t Worth the Risk
There are a lot of upcoming stocks in the hopper - as any as 13 IPOs will price this week. Here's why you shouldn't invest in a single one of them yet.
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Is Video Helping or Hurting FB Stock?
Video of a murder posted to Facebook was bad press for the social network. But it hasn't done any damage to FB stock. Will it?
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Why You Should Avoid the Snapchat IPO
The Snapchat IPO is getting plenty of hype, but it's best to tune out the noise and avoid trying to get in early. Why? Look at what happened to Facebook (FB) and Twitter (TWTR) after their anticipated debuts.
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Facebook Stock and Mobile Ad Growth: A Timeline
The huge run-up in Facebook stock these last few years has paralleled the major growth in the company's mobile ad sales. It's not a mere coincidence.
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Surge in NFLX Stock Proves Profit Growth Helps
NFLX stock is up more than 42% in the last six months, and improvements in its bottom-line growth have helped. Here's exactly how much they've helped.
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Facebook Stock Surges, Growth Stocks Follow
After a down couple months, Facebook stock has surged since the calendar flipped to 2017. And it's taking other growth stocks with it.
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AMZN Stock vs. FB Stock: Which Is the Better Value Buy?
For the past five years, AMZN stock and FB stock have been two of the market's great growth stories. But could you make the case that either stock is still undervalued? Let’s break it down.
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The One Thing You Can Do that Warren Buffett Can’t
Everybody (including me) loves Warren Buffett. He’s rich. He’s a major philanthropist who actively exhorts other rich people to give away their money. And he looks like an ideal grandfather ought to look: gray, smiling and enjoying life. But I do think Warren has...
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Facebook (FB) Buy-Writes
This morning I went back and looked at how a simple buy-write strategy would have performed in FB if executed the same way each month. The strategy would be to buy the stock and sell a call several dollars out of the each...
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What Does the Options Market Predict for Facebook?
The heart of earnings season is upon us, and the release of these important quarterly reports brings potential volatility for stocks of companies that are reporting their numbers.
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