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Facebook May Swallow Twitter Video Service: Analyst

Social network Twitter’s (TWTR) video broadcasting service Periscope is in for a duel, now that social media leader Facebook (FB)is letting a small number of Apple (AAPL) iPhone users test a new Facebook feature that allows users to share live video. Facebook rolled out testing of its new feature, called Live, on Thursday to select Apple users, but it didn’t say when it would open Live to a wider audience. Twitter’s rival Periscope service,

T-Mobile Stock Hits A Rut; M&A Prospects On Hold

T-Mobile US’ (TMUS) stock has hit a rough patch amid a furious Q4 and holiday season wireless marketing battle, as its M&A prospects seem to be on hold until a 2016 spectrum auction — and possibly the presidential election — are concluded. The Uncarrier-branded wireless firm continues to unleash promotions targeting Sprint (S) and AT&T (T). Cowen & Co. on Friday lowered its price target on T-Mobile stock, citing in part higher SG&A (selling,

Watch List: 4 Top-Notch Stocks Near Buy Points

With the market uptrend under pressure, it’s a good time to build a watch list. Here’s a look at four top-rated stocks that are nearing buy points: Avago Technologies (AVGO), Macom Technology (MTSI), Epam Systems (EPAM) and TransDigm Group (TDG). Apple (AAPL) chip supplier Avago Technologies popped more than 9% Thursday after issuing its quarterly report late Wednesday. The results spurred a flurry of price-target hikes from analysts. Avago has an