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3 Stocks That Look Just Like Google in 2004

November 29, 2017

The Motley Fool

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Yet just like Google in 2004, Roku dominates its market. According to market researcher Parks Associates , Roku boasts a 37% market share in "over the top" streaming devices. Amazon's Fire TV, Apple TV -- even Google's own Chromecast -- don't even come close.

Will Roku maintain its lead in the years to come? Can it translate wild consumer popularity into cold, hard cash profits? That remains to be seen. But if Google's performance offers any example, I'd say Roku's chances look good.

From the article "3 Stocks That Look Just Like Google in 2004" by Matthew Frankel, Rich Smith, and Keith Speights.

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