Opening Bell: December 18, 2017

Tesla gets its biggest order yet for its yet-unveiled semi-trucks, with UPS pre-ordering 125 of the all-electric big-rigs. And Vine's founders have trouble with their new project, as allegations of "creepy" behavior towards women have made it hard to raise funds. Plus, is "Man Flu" real? We take a look at whether men are really suffering more when they get sick, or whether they're just whining. And our latest episode of, "The Long and the Short, brought to you by TradeStation. We take a look at how social media stocks Facebook, Snap, and Twitter have fared this year. We also get a preview of Stitch Fix's first earnings report as a public company.

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