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Understanding the Key Threats to Google (GOOG) Stock

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Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) has grown to be the fourth most valuable U.S. company , with a market capitalization of $370 billion.

Only Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM), and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) are larger. In 2015, the company will likely generate more than $60 billion in revenue and more than $17 billion in net income.

Analysts expect it to continue growing at 15% to 20% for the foreseeable future despite its increasing size, a growth rate rivaled only by Apple among mega-cap companies.

That rate of growth continues to get more tightly squeezed...

Q4 Hewlett-Packard Earnings Fail to Impress

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The Q4 Hewlett-Packard earnings (NYSE: HPQ) released today (Tuesday) after the market close were in-line with expectations, but put a less-than-flattering light on a five-year turnaround plan that has yet to show convincing results.

But the key to Hewlett-Packard's earnings lies in how each of its segments performed.

Investors are paying particular attention to HPQ's individual businesses now that the company is set to split in two next year.

Here are the key earnings numbers and what they mean for H-P investors...

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) Stock's Biggest Strength That No One Talks About

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) stock has hit the ground running since its IPO. At today's (Tuesday's) opening price, it's up 69% from its offer price of $68.

Demand for BABA shares has been high. Since its debut, BABA has averaged 34 million shares traded per day.

And yet, most investors still aren't aware of Alibaba's greatest strength.

And yet, most investors still aren't aware of Alibaba's greatest strength.

Why Toyota (NYSE:TM) Keeps Detroit Up at Night

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Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) has a new vehicle that should worry every Detroit automaker.

That's the warning Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald delivered on a Tuesday appearance on FOX Business "Varney & Co." Fitz-Gerald, a seasoned market analyst with 33 years of experience, said this Toyota stock catalyst is a hydrogen-powered car called the Mirai.

For all of Fitz-Gerald's insights, watch this video...

Q4 Hewlett-Packard Earnings Will Be Combed for Clues on 2015 Split (HPQ)

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The Q4 Hewlett-Packard earnings (NYSE: HPQ), due after the market close today (Tuesday), should be respectable — but that's not what Wall Street will be focused on.

Analysts instead will be looking for more details about Hewlett-Packard's planned split into two companies next year. The HP earnings report will tell us how both sides of the business are doing.

Here's what investors need to know about the Q4 HPQ earnings report...

U.S. Infrastructure Problems Told in 10 Scary Numbers

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If you need proof the United States is a dangerous place to live – crime aside – just take a look at the massive scope of U.S. infrastructure problems.

Once hailed as having the finest infrastructure in the world, the United States has slipped to No. 16. Public spending has shrunk to its lowest level since 1947.

Here's a look at the sorry state America's infrastructure has slipped into, illustrated by 10 scary numbers.