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Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)’s decision to partner with Colin Kaepernick has generated an enormous amount of media coverage and led to its stock hitting all-time highs. The move may have also potentially turned non-Nike buyers onto the swoosh, according to Canaccord Genuity.  The...

The bullish case for streaming video platform Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) remains unchanged after the latest round of monthly data showed encouraging subscriber growth trends, according to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.  The Analyst Analyst Matthew Thornton maintained a Buy rating on...

Marketing is no longer limited to traditional ads, public relations and media coverage. Social media marketing plays a huge role in a brand’s success. It’s not rare to find out about a new company or initiative on Instagram, Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) or...

Earlier this week, technology company NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) added three products to its graphics card lineup, and consumers have been analyzing the new cards' features ever since. Some observers were ecstatic, including Loup Ventures' Gene Munster, who described the GPUs as...

The resurgence in interest in luxury goods in North America is boosting the luxury resale market. Not only are sales of secondhand luxury items growing, the luxury resale market can offer a window into what consumers deem are the hottest items of the moment — and combats the excessive waste...

Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Google is the gold standard of internet search and the primary destination for Americans with questions about just about anything. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest man, so it’s understandable...

A recent study from Bankrate revealed that cash is millennials' preferred long-term investment. While cash is certainly the safest bet in the near-term, historical evidence suggests millennials who stick to this investment strategy over time will be missing out on some major wealth. By The...

Social media giants Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) and Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) have both experienced significant market drawbacks in light of their earnings reports released last week. What Happened Last week, Facebook infamously experienced the biggest single-day market cap loss in U.S. history,...

Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)’s streaming service Apple Music has spent significant time in the limelight lately, from Drake’s achievements with "Scorpion" to the recent HomePod advertisement with DJ Khaled. Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) continues to drive competition...

The generation that could kill off paper currency is still very much into cash. Thirty percent of millennials, defined as 18-37 year olds, said cash is the best place to park money they will not need for 10-plus years, according to a study from Bankrate. Despite record highs in the...

Canadian rapper Drake is at the top of the industry: from the viral spread of the “In My Feelings" challenge to the release of his new album, Drake’s music is enjoyed at high volumes. Ten billion times, to be exact. What Happened With his latest album "Scorpion," Drake...

Sephora is the top specialty retail brand in digital, according to a new study from Gartner L2. Sephora reigns victorious with strong earned media, best-in-class mobile product pages and a top-scoring mobile app, Gartner L2 said. Its platform-specific content strategy extends video shelf life via...

User trends, limited catalysts and valuation concerns triggered a downgrade of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) by Macquarie on Wednesday.  The Analyst Macquarie analyst Benjamin Schachter downgraded Twitter from Outperform to Neutral with a price target lifted from $36 to $42. The...

One of cryptocurrency’s biggest selling points up to this point has been its anonymous nature, but that anonymity has given cryptos a bit of a nefarious reputation. While the cryptocurrency market has been subject to a wave of new regulations in 2018, a new report from CipherTrace indicates...

Herc Holdings Inc (NYSE: HRI) and United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) picked up a sell-side upgrade Friday on projections of higher equipment rental rates.  The Analyst Buckingham Research Group's Neil Frohnapple upgraded United Rentals and Herc Holdings from Neutral to Buy....