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Company spending is 'going ballistic.' Wall Street analysts expect these stocks to benefit
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Bitcoin is headed toward its worst month since 2011; 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' author says that's 'great news'
Rough month provides a buying opportunity, Robert Kiyosaki says. Bitcoin prices are headed for their worst month since 2011 -- and $one$ prominent investor says that's "great news.". "Bitcoin crashing. Great news," tweeted "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki on Sunday , saying it provides a good buying opportunity. "When price hits $27,000 I may start buying again. Lot will depend upon global-macro environment. Remember the problem is not gold, silver, or Bitcoin. Problem are the incompe