Possible 50% or Greater Drops in These 3 Hot Stocks

Within a year, Microsoft has risen over 50%. Analysts predict the stock is expensive and will fall.

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Payments giant Visa has rallied 40% since October. But its valuation looks stretched after the big run-up.

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Walmart fell 7% on disappointing Christmas projections. However, experts say a market catastrophe might lower shares further.

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Windows and Office are market leaders. Its Azure cloud business is growing rapidly. Is Microsoft stock overheated?

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Visa processes $14 trillion in credit cards annually. Leading worldwide card network outside China. Have large gains priced Visa for perfection?

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Large size offers Walmart pricing power. It's drawing wealthy shoppers amid inflation. A year after rising 44%, is Walmart stock vulnerable?

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Stocks are at historic highs, suggesting a fall. That would open up Microsoft, Visa, and Walmart investment opportunities.

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After massive increases, these stocks could drop 50% or more. Wait for cheaper prices before buying.

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Smart investors might buy these leaders at much lower prices by waiting for a strong pullback.

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