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Is It Too Late to Double Your Money on Facebook Stock?

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

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Are there any Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) skeptics left out there? I doubt it. But even early this year, the social-networking giant still had plenty of naysayers on Wall Street.

Facebook stock has gone on a huge rally since then. FB is up 35.5% in little more than eight months. If that doesn't sound like much to you, consider this. During that same period, the market-reflecting S&P 500 Index is down by 2.6%.

Now you're likely wondering if there's any upside left. Should you get out now? Is it too late to make your "Buy"?

This is what I think...

These 4 Charts Put Facebook's (Nasdaq: FB) Dominance in Perspective

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

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Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) will report third-quarter earnings tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 3) after closing bell.

We're still betting CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his popular social media platform won't disappoint. The Facebook stock price just hit an all-time high of $104.88 on Oct. 29.

And that's just the latest sign of Facebook's dominance right now - these four charts put the social media king's numbers into perspective...

Facebook Stock Price Pushes to All-Time High (Nasdaq: FB)

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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The Facebook stock price climbed 2% to hit a record high of $102.15 today (Friday) shortly after the opening bell. Its previous intraday high was $99.73, which the stock hit Thursday.

Analysts have recently revised their earnings estimates for Facebook stock and are now expecting higher top and bottom line results.

But that’s not the only reason the Facebook stock price continues to climb…

Will FB Earnings for Q1 2015 Beat Estimates?

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB), the world's top social media site, is scheduled to report Q1 2015 results Wednesday after the close.

With FB earnings, Wall Street is looking for earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40. That estimate hasn't changed over the last three months.

But can Facebook beat it?

FB Earnings: The Game-Changer That Drove Revenue Up 58% in 2014

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

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Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) beat top and bottom line estimates today (Thursday).

Full year 2014 FB earnings revealed a 58% increase in revenue year over year ($12.47 billion). Monthly active users (MAUs) - FB's lifeblood - grew to 1.39 billion for an increase of 13% in 2014. And mobile MAUs grew 26% in the same period.

The company overcame a disastrous 2012 IPO. Now, Facebook stock is up more than 38% in the last 12 months, and nearly 150% in the last two years.

There's one reason behind FB's big turnaround, and we've been saying it for two years. In 2013, Facebook mastered an element that is crucial to social media company profits...

Facebook Earnings for Q4 Could Drive Huge FB Stock Bump

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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Facebook earnings for Q4 come out today after the close, and expectations are high. The social media giant is expected to post EPS of $0.48. That's up $0.02 from $0.46 three months ago. Whisper numbers are even more bullish, with EPS coming in at $0.49.

Even if FB posts a strong quarter, will it be enough to impress investors?

Here's how FB earnings can achieve just that - and drive the stock after-hours in an Apple-like rise...

Stock Market Futures Up Ahead of FOMC Meeting and FB Earnings

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

Dow Jones news today

Stock market futures for Wednesday, Jan. 28, forecasted a 22-point gain from yesterday's close.

Today, investors are awaiting word from the Fed Open Market Committee. The markets will be paying attention to how the central bank is planning to address interest rates in the coming months.

Here's what else you should know about the stock market today - including your "Money Morning Tip of the Day" - to make it a profitable Wednesday:

Stock Market Today Moving on FOMC, FB, and ORB News

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

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Good morning! Futures indicate the stock market today will open just a notch above yesterday's close, despite a rally in Europe. The markets are patiently waiting for an announcement after the close of the Fed Open Market Committee's two-day meeting. After the recent market slip - down 6.8% in less than one month - the big question is: "Will the Fed extend QE3?"

The most important number to watch today - besides the Dow - is the Federal Reserve's interest rate on fed funds, which will likely remain unchanged at a range of 0% to 0.25%.

Here's what else you should know - including your Tip of the Day - to make your Wednesday profitable: