With the purchase of Whole Foods (WFM), Amazon (AMZN) joins Walmart (WMT) as an existential threat to discount retailer Costco (COST).

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Facebook is apparently going to shift WhatsApp off IBM cloud servers into its own data centers, but this won't impact FB stock or IBM stock.

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IBM has rocketed to the front of the pack with the world's first-ever 5-nanometer chip, which could revolutionize the entire tech industry.

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According to a federal complaint filed earlier this week, Apple (AAPL) and Visa (V) illegally obtained key components of Apple Pay.

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Twitter has paired solid earnings with a Bloomberg deal to send TWTR stock 25% higher in a week. A UFC win would really light the fire.

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Microsoft (MSFT) will reveal Windows 10 Cloud next week, which will start a new war against Alphabet (GOOGL) for classroom dominance.

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PayPal is now a funding option for Android Pay, thanks to a partnership with Google (GOOGL). PYPL stock will gain more from the partnership.

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Toshiba (TOSBF) is selling its NAND flash memory business, and a number of major tech companies are bidding, including AAPL, AMZN and GOOGL.

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Nvidia's (NVDA) release of two cutting-edge GPUs will solidify its key position in AI development and further NVDA stock's run up.

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Advanced Micro Devices (91¶¶Òõ) has recovered from mistakes made in years past and 91¶¶Òõ stock will benefit from conquering the CPU arena.

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Apple's (AAPL) SVP met with top Hollywood film studio execs last week, but details remain secret and nobody knows what's next for Apple stock.

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Apple continues to struggle against cheaper alternatives in China, but AAPL stock remains a solid pick for your tech portfolio.

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If Intel's 'Compute Card' modular component takes off, the benefit for INTC stock will be monumental. Here's what you need to know.

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Apple (AAPL) will soon raise prices in the U.K. App Store to make up for the Brexit's impact on the pound sterling.

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The European Commission reported that Facebook (FB), Alphabet (GOOGL) and other tech behemoths failed to handle reports of hate speech in a timely fashion.

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TSLA and SCTY will begin selling solar roofs next year, and some are wondering if this could lead to a higher volume of Tesla vehicle sales.

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Netflix stock will likely get a nice boost with the announcement of its new download feature. This is also a big blow from NFLX to Amazon.

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Nvidia stock just boosted its long-term strength, as a new tool is available that leverages IBM's longstanding deep learning developments with NVDA's most advanced GPUs.

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AI entities made by Alphabet created their own unique encryption methods that GOOGL researchers will never be able to crack.

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Don't expect GOOGL stock to react to Alphabet's recent partnership allowing Android Pay users to link Visa and Mastercard accounts.

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Of all the companies Salesforce has apparently been considering for acquisition, Tableau looks best, but CRM doesn't have the cash to buy it.

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GOOGL is making more headway in preparing for the release of a Google TV subscription service, which might disrupt the entire industry.

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Despite Seagate stock's preliminary report and improved forecast, some investors are concerned that the recent rally in STX can't continue.

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Fitbit stock has been declining this week after mixed reviews of FIT's new fitness tracker, the Charge 2.

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When Facebook at Work arrives, FB stock could get a nice bump, but giving employees permission to use Facebook can't be good for production.

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Oracle founder and CTO Larry Ellison, bashed Amazon Web Services this week, but even if ORCL's cloud product is better, AWS will remain on top.

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Hidden within Facebook Messenger's source code are the beginnings of a new feature: Facebook Rooms. But, what can they do for FB stock?

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Pandora (P) shares are up again thanks to new agreements with record labels and producers. But if you own Pandora stock, be wary of this optimism.

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Sony (SNE) will release the PS4 Pro just in time for this year's holiday shopping season, while competitors have nothing new coming out this year.

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It's no surprise when you hear that Google is being sued, again. Why is it that GOOG always seems to be the target?

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GPRO stock is rising on rumors that the GoPro Hero5 will include an embedded GPS module.

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Walmart is trying to lure consumers away from AMZN Prime Day with its own two-day shipping, but WMT's e-commerce presence is insignificant.

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As BlackBerry stock continues to tumble, CEO John Chen admitted he's considering exiting the handset business altogether. It's about time!

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Both GOOGL and AAPL are reportedly updating their business models to attract and retain developers for the App Store and Google Play.

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Allo, Google's new chat app, is receiving flak because encryption is opt-in. Are users really as incompetent as privacy extremists assume?

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Amazon (AMZN) is the largest, most well-known e-commerce retailer in the world, and these are some of the ways it has retained that top spot.

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Yahoo's struggling core business is up for sale, and these are some of the biggest problems keeping YHOO in the doldrums.

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Intel has decided to focus on more productive areas, which is wise, but it really needs the Internet of Things bet to pay off.

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Earlier this month, Apple was forced to shut down iBooks Store and iTunes Movies in China. How much it hurts AAPL stock could depend on how long they're down.

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Western Digital's (WDC) merger with SanDisk (SNDK) makes WDC stock a great pick for long-term investors, so don't fret this week's earnings noise too much.

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Facebook's recent arrangement, which allows FB users to purchase event tickets from Ticketmaster, won't help FB stock.

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HP Inc (HPQ) has revealed the world's thinnest laptop, but it won't be enough to knock Apple (AAPL) off its pedestal as greatest tech innovator.

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The future of Microsoft stock may become more secure as MSFT shifts focus to advancing mobile artificial intelligence with Cortana.

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Target stock can keep pushing higher, but only if TGT's e-commerce operations keep growing like a weed while becoming more efficient.

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Google (GOOGL) may potentially disrupt the entire wireless industry now that Project Fi is no longer invite-only.

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AAPL is selling the View-Master virtual reality headset, and has spent a fortune hiring VR experts. Can it ever compete with Oculus Rift and HoloLens?

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Analysts remain divided about Yelp stock expectations, and with its questionable history and poor performance, YELP is one to avoid.

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With Project Titan lead Steve Zadesky quitting, some have begun to question the viability of a complete Apple Car within the next few years.

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Amazon stock is poised for substantial long-term growth as AMZN continues efforts to control every step of the package delivery process.

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PAYX stock has solid potential for growth in 2016 as Paychex management capitalizes on a recent acquisition and a stronger jobs market.

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