Neha Gupta
Neha Gupta has been associated with Market Realist since 2016. She earned her MBA from the Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning in 2009, and her passion for finance led her to pursue a chartered financial analyst (CFA) course. She has successfully completed Level II of her CFA. Neha is a veteran article writer, and she has numerous pieces published on other well-known websites.
Disclosure: I am in full compliance with all ethics and other policies for Market Realist research analysts. I am not invested in securities that I cover on Market Realist.
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How Europe’s Data Regulation Is Affecting Google’s Competition
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google dominates the global search engine market.
Is AMD’s China Exposure a Big Concern?
AMD’s exposure to China makes it vulnerable to escalating US-China trade tensions. The yuan’s devaluation could cause massive foreign exchange losses.
Google’s Login System Is Going Password Free
On August 12, Google (GOOGL) unveiled a new login system that doesn’t require passwords, FIDO2-based local user verification.
Besides Venmo, PayPal’s Xoom Is Causing Ripples
While PayPal’s (PYPL) Venmo has been crushing its competition, PayPal recently launched Xoom’s digital remittance service in 32 European markets.
Internal Corruption Becomes Alibaba’s New Headache
China’s anti-corruption agency, CCDI, recently mentioned Alibaba as one of the country’s technology giants battling high-profile internal corruption.
Amazon Fines Third-Party Sellers, Enacts Packaging Rules
Amazon’s sustainable packaging plan for third-party sellers becomes effective September 1. AMZN has trimmed 244,000 tons of packaging material in 10 years.
Will Huawei’s Hongmeng OS Topple Google Android on Mobile?
Huawei has unveiled a new OS, Hongmeng, after being placed on a US trade blacklist. The new OS is a direct replacement of Google’s Android.
Square Expands Workspace and Could Be Set to Double Workforce
Square’s (SQ) hiring spree is about to swing into high gear.
How Alibaba’s Hong Kong Listing Could Benefit Shareholders
Alibaba (BABA) has begun the process of listing its shares in Hong Kong in what is known as a second public listing. According to a recent Reuters report, the company has confidentially filed paperwork for its Hong Kong listing, which could happen as soon as the quarter beginning in July.
How Alibaba Wants to Compete in Global Cloud Market
Alibaba (BABA) has taken over the Chinese cloud computing market.
Why Google Wants to Triple Its Cloud Sales Team in India
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google wants to hire more salespeople for its cloud computing business in India.
How Amazon Wants to Make Its India Business More Profitable
In pushing for larger product bundles, Amazon is trying to boost its sales volume and lower the costs of delivering everyday consumables.
Here’s What eBay Views as Its Unique Advantage over Amazon
In the competition for marketplace sellers, eBay (EBAY) believes it has a unique advantage over competitors such as Amazon.
How Big Is Alibaba’s Advertising Revenue?
Alibaba (BABA) finished the March quarter with 654 million active shoppers across its retail marketplaces in China.
What’s in the Cloud Market for Alibaba?
More than $180 billion is up for grabs in the global cloud computing market this year, and Alibaba is one of the major contenders for this opportunity.
Alibaba Unit Secures Hong Kong Virtual Banking License
Alibaba (BABA) looks to be on track to expand its financial services business in Asia.
Amazon and Walmart Are Reading from the Same Script in China
Amazon (AMZN) is set to follow in the footsteps of its rival Walmart (WMT) in China by shutting down its domestic Chinese shopping platforms.
The Clock Is Ticking for Facebook in Russia
Facebook (FB) has nine months to comply with Russia’s data localization law or risk being kicked out of the country, according to a report from The Guardian.
Is Twitter’s Business Diversification Stalling?
Twitter (TWTR) and peers such as Facebook (FB) and Google (GOOGL) that derive the vast majority of their revenue from advertising are feeling a little nervous these days.
How Twitter and Pinterest’s Market Share Stacks Up in Japan
Japan is Twitter’s (TWTR) largest international market, contributing close to 40% of the company’s international revenue in the first quarter.
How Is Yandex’s Cloud Business Performing?
Yandex’s first-quarter earnings results will be the company’s first full-quarter financial results since it opened its cloud platform to everyone.
What Does 5G Have to Do with Zynga’s Business?
Zynga (ZNGA) is banking on 5G technology to enhance its growth potential.
Little-Known Alphabet Unit Enters $300 Billion Industry
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) little-known subsidiary called Chronicle is going for a huge prize: the $300 billion cybersecurity market.
Alibaba Stoking Another Fire against Amazon in India
Alibaba (BABA) is preparing to inject $50 million in fresh funding in BigBasket, India’s top online grocery retailer.
Alibaba’s Recent Africa Deal Could Worry Amazon
Kenya is one of the African countries where Alibaba and Amazon are battling for e-commerce market share.
Alibaba Gears Up for Expansion in Southeast Asia e-Commerce Market
According to a joint report by Google and Temasek, the digital economy in Southeast Asia is set for booming growth in the next few years.
Did Twitter Pass Up a Chance to Avoid BlackBerry Litigation?
BlackBerry (BB) sued Twitter (TWTR) last month in a patent infringement dispute.
Will PayPal Boost Its R&D Allocation to Counter the Competition?
In the past year, we’ve seen PayPal make a series of strategic acquisitions to sharpen its competitive edge amid escalating competition.
PayPal Is Left with Big Shoes to Fill in EMEA Leadership
The departure of PayPal’s (PYPL) longtime executive Louise Phelan leaves the company with big shoes to fill in a key market region.
What Are Square’s Priorities in 2019?
Square (SQ) has three priority areas to focus on in 2019 as it seeks to continue driving revenue growth.
The Google-Oracle Dispute is going to the Supreme Court
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google is under pressure to prove it didn’t violate Oracle’s (ORCL) software copyright in the development of Android.
How Many Users Does Twitter Have in China?
According to eMarketer estimates, digital advertising spending hit ~$62.6 billion in China in 2018.
Why Twitter’s Research and Development Costs Could Rise
The four priority areas that Twitter (TWTR) wants to focus on going forward could lead to the company spending more on product R&D (research and development).
What to Know about PayPal’s Customer Loyalty
PayPal (PYPL) is battling competition from all sides. Last year, Square (SQ) sought to challenge it in the consumer loans market.
How PayPal’s Venmo Is Crushing the Competition
If you ask PayPal’s CEO, Dan Schulman, Venmo has become a crown jewel for the company.
Where Eero Fits in Amazon’s Growth Strategy
Amazon (AMZN) is acquiring home Wi-Fi router maker Eero, the online retailer and cloud computing giant announced recently.
A Closer Look at Square’s Marketing Spending
In the third quarter of 2018, Square spent 15.4% of its revenue on product development and 13.2% on sales and marketing activities.
A Look at Square’s Product Development Spending
In its quest to become the one-stop shop for financial solutions, Square has made investing in product development programs one of its top priorities.
What Makes Snapchat So Popular with Teens?
According to a report by eMarketer, Snap’s (SNAP) Snapchat is the top social media app for American teens.
A Look at Twitter’s Data Business
As Twitter (TWTR) gears up to report its results for the fourth quarter of 2018, a lot of attention is being given to its data licensing business.
A Closer Look at Twitter’s Capex Priorities
Twitter expects its capex to be in the range of $60 million–$85 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Alphabet’s Loon Enters Commercialization Year
Alphabet’s partnership with Telkom Kenya is expected to start generating revenue for Loon this year.
Inside PayPal’s Marketing Spending
PayPal (PYPL) spent $326 million on marketing activities in the third quarter compared to $313 million in the second quarter and $285 million in the first quarter.
How PayPal Stock Compares to Its Peers
On December 28, PayPal (PYPL) opened the trading session at $85 and closed at $83.26. It posted an average volume of 6.85 million.
A Closer Look at Facebook’s Profitability Ratio
Facebook’s (FB) TTM (trailing -12- months) gross margin stands at 84.26%, compared to the industry and sector averages of 40.63% and 43.56%, respectively.
How Netflix’s Profitability Ratio Stacks Up with Peers
Netflix’s (NFLX) TTM (trailing-12-month) gross margin stands at 33.79% compared to the industry and sector average of 42.06% and 40.92%, respectively.
How Baidu Is Leading Alphabet in Business Diversification
Baidu (BIDU) and Alphabet (GOOGL) are working to create new revenue streams outside their core advertising businesses.
Alibaba Grows Its Cloud Footprint in Europe
Alibaba (BABA) has recently opened its first data centers in the United Kingdom as it seeks to expand its cloud footprint in Europe.
Where Is PayPal Taking Venmo?
Venmo’s transaction volume soared 78.0% YoY to $14.0 billion in the second quarter.
Facebook Stops Taking 30% of Instant Games Revenue
After Instant Games exited the beta phase in April, Facebook (FB) began monetizing the digital games platform through in-app purchases in May.