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Company & Industry Overviews Buy Now Pay Later Stocks: A Growing Subsector Worth Looking At
The buy-now-pay-later space is practically forming a sector of its own. What BNPL stocks should you target in your investing strategy?Real Insights App Developer Fees for Apple, Google, and Microsoft Are a Hot Issue
Thinking about developing an app? Different fees on Apple, Google, and Microsoft app stores might factor into where you end up.Miscellaneous Half of Craig Federighi's Net Worth Comes From Apple Shares
Federighi’s net worth of $200 million mainly comes from the more than 500,000 shares of Apple stock he owns, which is worth about $100 million.News Why Is Apple Stock So Cheap Compared to the Start of the Year?
With Apple stock down since the beginning of 2021, investors wonder what's going on with this blue-chip tech giant. Why is the stock so cheap?Company & Industry Overviews Oracle’s New ID Graph Offers Unique Features
Oracle ID Graph’s unique feature is that it separates device-based identifiers and mobile devices that allow marketers to send a message to these devices directly.Earnings Report Key strategies applied by Texas Instruments to achieve growth
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) planned its strategic exit from it back in September 2012. It instead dedicated its strategic and R&D investments toward becoming a pure analog and embedded processing company.Technology & Communications Microsoft acquires Mojang, the popular developer of Minecraft
In September 2014, Microsoft (MSFT) announced its acquisition of Mojang, a Swedish company popular for its game Minecraft, for $2.5 billion.Technology & Communications Why Intel’s tablet segment could get a boost from its Core M
Intel Core M processors, or Lama Mountain, are expected to be available by the end of October 2014. They should lead to more design wins for Intel.Technology & Communications Why Digital Media remains an integral segment for Adobe in 3Q14
The Digital Media segment of Adobe (ADBE) provides tools and solutions that enable individuals, businesses, and enterprises to create, publish, promote, and consequently monetize their digital content anywhere.Technology & Communications A lucrative sector: Why you should look to Asia’s gaming markets
With each passing day, the prices for handsets such as Google’s (GOOGL) Android and Apple (AAPL) iOS devices are falling. This trend has played a key role in the popularity of games, especially among youth, benefiting the gaming industry.News Spotify Versus Apple: Antitrust in the EU, Explained
The EU seems to be in agreement with Spotify: Apple is acting against competition laws. The EU Commission has launched an official investigation.Consumer Tesla Q3 Earnings: What to Watch beyond the Numbers
Tesla’s (TSLA) third-quarter earnings are scheduled for Wednesday. Notably, the company will likely post a loss in the quarter.Technology & Communications Is Apple Stock Expected to Rise After the ‘Spring Loaded’ Event?
Apple has confirmed that it will hold its “Spring Loaded” event on April 20. Is Apple stock expected to rise after the event?Billionaires Bill Gates Once Helped Steve Jobs With a $150 Million Investment in Apple
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs share a lot in common in terms of their careers, net worth, and philanthropy.Get Real Will Apple and Tesla Partner on Electric Cars?
The Apple iCar is rumored to be around the bend. Will the company partner with the nation's EV leader, Tesla?Company & Industry Overviews How Microsoft Could Benefit from Trump’s Policies
Microsoft’s cash and short-term investment balance of $136.9 billion was on the top of the list for the fourth straight quarter.Earnings Report What Do Analysts Think about AMD Stock?
AMD stock has a consensus rating of “hold” and an annual price target of $2.43. The most bullish estimate is $5.00. The most bearish estimate is $1.50.Company & Industry Overviews Why Is Morgan Stanley Optimistic about Apple?
According to a report from Apple Insider, Morgan Stanley expects Apple to offset the threat of longer replacement cycles with the iPhone Xs.Company & Industry Overviews Inside the Market’s View of Corporate Tax Cuts
Are markets upbeat on potential tax reforms? The markets (SPY) (IVV) surged last week with the announcement of a phenomenal update on the corporate tax cut. The S&P and Nasdaq Comp gained ~2% in the week ended February 10, 2017. The Trump administration’s proposed tax cut is likely to boost the economy, though analysts have […]Macroeconomic Analysis Investors Park Funds in Large-Cap ETFs in July
In July 2015, investors poured approximately $23 billion in US ETFs with 50% of total investments in equity funds.Company & Industry Overviews Lattice Semiconductor’s Earnings Hit by Weaker Smartphone Sales
On a non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) basis, Lattice Semiconductor’s revenue fell 8% quarter-over-quarter to $101.3 million in fiscal 4Q15.Technology & Communications How Spotify and Apple Music Compare
Music streaming giant Spotify (SPOT) has seen its stock rise 25% since it debuted in April.Macroeconomic Analysis Why The US Saw Positive Fund Flows In 2014
The US saw positive fund flows in 2014 due to a relatively better economic position.Company & Industry Overviews Why BTIG Is Bullish on PayPal
PayPal (PYPL) could have bright prospects despite the competitive threat it faces from Square and Apple in the online payment market, according to equity research firm BTIG.Earnings Report SanDisk Announced 3Q15 Earnings October 21: Reaction Is Positive
SanDisk (SNDK) announced its 3Q15 earnings on October 21, 2015. The market reaction was positive, which showed a marginal increase of 0.16% in after-hours trading.Consumer US Businesses Push Back against Trump’s Tariffs
Farmers for Free Trade’s campaign was rolled out on September 12 with the slogan “Tariffs Hurt the Heartland.”Fund Managers AQR Capital Increases Holdings in Apple
In 4Q14, AQR Capital raised its holdings in Apple (AAPL). AAPL constituted 1.46% of the fund’s fourth-quarter portfolio.Miscellaneous Microsoft Infiltrates the Mobile App Space: The Xamarin Acquisition
On February 24, Microsoft announced that it will acquire Xamarin, a mobile app platform provider. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.Company & Industry Overviews 5G Technology: The Main Driver of Qualcomm and Apple’s Settlement
Apple (AAPL) is the second-largest handset maker in the world after Samsung (SSNLF), and it earns more than 60% of its revenue from iPhones.Consumer Renaissance Technologies sells its Amazon shares in 4Q13
Renaissance Technologies eliminated a position in online retailer Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) that accounted for 0.34% of the fund’s 3Q portfolio.Earnings Report How Apple Views Fiscal 2Q18?
Apple (AAPL) expects revenues of $60 billion–$62 billion in fiscal 2Q18, with gross margins of 38%–38.5%.Company & Industry Overviews What’s All the Fuss about Apple’s iPhone 8?
Since 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of the iPhone, analysts and customers are expecting significant technology improvements in the iPhone 8.Technology & Communications Apple investor takeaways: Why loyalty will decide Apple’s future
According to the latest report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C continued to lead the British smartphone market in May.Consumer Apple Regains Its Crown, but Can It Keep It?
Apple (AAPL) was the biggest public company by market cap between 2011 and last November, when holding that title became a game of cat and mouse.Company & Industry Overviews What Facebook Was Aiming for with Its Stock Reclassification
In this series, we’ll review updates in the US Internet space and discuss some of the current issues faced by companies in the industry.Earnings Report ADI’s Plan for a High Gross Margin in Slow Quarters
Analog Devices’ fiscal 1Q17 revenues will likely see seasonal declines, and this seasonality is something that it can’t escape.Financials High-Grade Bond Yields Rose as Spreads Touched Their Lowest Level
Last week, high-grade bond yields rose after upbeat US inflation and retail sales data raised the possibility of a rate hike by the year’s end.Macroeconomic Analysis Can China Recover Like It Did in 2016?
In some aspects, 2018 looked like 2015 for investors. Like in 2015, China’s (BABA) slowdown spooked investors in 2018.Company & Industry Overviews Reviewing What Likely Drove NXP’s 3Q16 Revenue
NXP caters to a broad market, including the automotive, communications infrastructure, mobile, embedded device, industrial, and secure payment spaces.Company & Industry Overviews Users consume more data on Verizon and Sprint networks
People consume more data via Wi-Fi because it’s much cheaper than cellular data plans—6.8 GB using Android phones and 8.9 GB using Apple iPhones.Consumer Must-know: Why Google acquired the music streaming service Songza
According to a report from Statista and the previous chart, Pandora leads the Internet Radio market with a share of 31%.Earnings Report What Will Drive Services Revenue for Apple?
Emerging markets such as China and international markets such as Japan have contributed significantly to Apple’s Services segment over the years.Real Estate Why the housing market impacts consumption and equity investors
This article considers the importance of investment, including residential investment, in the support of U.S. consumption data and the implications for investors.Company & Industry Overviews Is Disney Plotting to Deprive Apple of Television Box Revenue?
Disney Kids TV streaming box, which Walt Disney (DIS) unveiled at the CES 2017, quickly has generated heat in the streaming media device market.Company & Industry Overviews Where Does Broadcom Call Home?
Tax office in Singapore Broadcom (AVGO), which has proposed to acquire Qualcomm (QCOM), currently maintains large corporate offices in both the United States and Singapore. However, Broadcom is incorporated as a Singaporean company, so its tax office is in Singapore. Last year, the company said that it was considering shifting its corporate headquarters, or tax base, to […]Company & Industry Overviews Why Investors Are Optimistic about Tech Stocks
The tech sector’s competitive edge So far in this series, we’ve discussed the potential effects of Trump’s proposed tax reform on prominent tech stocks such as Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), IBM (IBM), and Amazon (AMZN). Tech companies continue to be preferred by investors due to their proprietary technological expertise and large cash balances. Their technical […]Company & Industry Overviews Putting Apple’s $1 Billion Content Budget into Perspective
Services contributed 16% of revenue Apple (AAPL) generated $24 billion from its Services business in fiscal 2016, and aims to double the revenue in four years. In fiscal 3Q17, Apple’s Services division contributed $7.3 billion in revenue, up 22% from a year earlier, and making up 16.1% of the quarter’s total revenue. Apple’s Services business consists of offerings […]Company & Industry Overviews What Will Become the Biggest Growth Drivers for Apple?
Apple Watch, Apple Pay, Apple TV, and iPad Pro are niche businesses for Apple (AAPL). But these still have the potential to become big in the future.Earnings Report Apple Watch Sales May Fall: Can It Remain a Dominant Player?
According to KGI, Apple Watch (AAPL) sales will fall more than 25% in 2016. KGI forecasts sales of 7.5 million units in 2016 compared to estimated sales of 10.6 million units in 2015.Consumer Must-know: Apple’s valuation versus Google and Microsoft
Apple’s stock is trading at a forward P/E of 12.5x, which is lower than its main peers, Google (GOOG) and Microsoft (MSFT).