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Company & Industry OverviewsIs a Rebound Likely for Samsung in the Third Quarter?
Samsung just announced its third-quarter guidance. The company expects an operating profit of about 7.7 trillion Korean won, or $6.43 billion. MaterialsChina’s De-Dollarization amid Trade War: Gold’s Upside?
China continued buying gold for the tenth consecutive month in September. The country also continued its de-dollarization bid. Company & Industry OverviewsCould Netflix Rebound on Customer Loyalty?
Netflix (NFLX) has something to smile about. A Piper Jaffray survey has revealed customers may not leave Netflix for Disney+ and Apple TV+. ConsumerA November Stock Market Crash? Think Guns N’ Roses
Unofficial job numbers showed a slowdown in job creation. This hit the stock market hard. The S&P500 dropped 1.8% yesterday while Dow Jones fell 1.9%. Company & Industry OverviewsAMZN, FB, AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL: Tech Stock Forecasts
Tech stocks’ performance was mixed last month. While Amazon and Facebook fell 2.3% and 4.1%, Microsoft, Apple, and Google rose 0.8%, 7.3%, and 2.6%. ConsumerSamsung Leaves China: Can It Regain Its Lost Ground?
Samsung has stopped manufacturing mobile phones in China. Stiff competition, rising labor costs, and China’s slowing economy led Samsung to this decision. ConsumerAmazon: Is Mark Cuban Influenced by Berkshire?
On September 30, Mark Cuban said to Fox Business that he had a stake worth around $1 billion in Amazon. He added, “It’s my biggest holding.” Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Apple Services Are Overshadowing the iPhone
By 2020, Apple aims to double its Services revenue from 2016. Meanwhile, the iPhone is looking less and less important for the company. ConsumerWarren Buffett Isn’t Always Right on Apple Stock
Warren Buffett has admired Apple in the past. As a value investor, Buffett was expected to add more shares when Apple stock fell in the fourth quarter. Company & Industry OverviewsAmazon Partners with over 30 Companies: VI Initiative
On September 24, Amazon (AMZN) announced the Voice Interoperability Initiative. The announcement was one day before the Amazon hardware event. ConsumerTrade War Hits Consumer Confidence, Stocks Retreat
Today, the Consumer Confidence Index data fell sharply to 125.1 in September from August’s 134.2. The reading was below the expected 133.5. ConsumerCan Warren Buffett’s Protégé Outperform Her Mentor?
Last week, Tracy Britt Cool, a Warren Buffett protégé, said she’d leave Berkshire Hathaway to start a new company. She joined Berkshire Hathaway in 2009. ConsumerSoros Exits, Buffet Increases: Who Is Right on Apple?
In Q4 2018, legendary investor George Soros sold all his holding in Apple (AAPL). In Q3 2018, Apple represented around 0.2% of his total portfolio. Company & Industry OverviewsApple’s iPhone 11 Could Drive Fiscal 2020 Sales
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 11 preorders have been encouraging. Furthermore, demand for the iPhone 11, Pro, and Pro Max are exceeding supply chain expectations. Partner VoiceApomaya Is Helping Publishers Take Control of Cookies
Curious about browser cookies? Apomaya offers an innovative solution that puts publishers in the driving seat—without disturbing their online ecosystem. Company & Industry OverviewsAn Overview of the Streaming Services Industry
The pace that internet video streaming has evolved is nothing short of revolutionary. Streaming is a serious threat to the cable TV industry. Consumer10 Days Left until Amazon’s Great Indian Festival
Amazon is gearing up for its Great Indian Festival online event, which launches before Diwali. Flipkart’s Big Billion Days will launch at the same time. Company & Industry OverviewsCould Apple and Microsoft Lead a Market Rally?
Jim Cramer believes Apple and Microsoft stocks are ready to boost equity markets to new highs. Both stocks’ market cap has crossed the $1 trillion mark. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Is Jeff Bezos Investing in Unconventional Ventures?
Jeff Bezos looks at a company’s long-term profit potential and its value addition to the market. He wants to make a positive difference in consumers’ lives. Company & Industry OverviewsVanguard, BlackRock, State Street Buy Amazon Stock
The Vanguard Group, State Street Global Advisors, and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company raised their holdings in Amazon (AMZN) stock in Q2 2019. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Apple Stock Performed Last Week
Apple stock rose 2.6% last week. Its performance was a tad volatile, with its shares rising 4.6% in the first four days and falling 2% on Friday. ConsumerIs China’s Slowdown Weakening Its Hand in Trade Talks?
Data released today show a worsening slowdown in China. The country’s industrial production increased by 4.4% year-over-year last month. MaterialsChina or US Consumers: Who’s Paying the Tariffs?
In March, President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on US aluminum imports apparently to protect US aluminum producers from imports. ConsumerIs Warren Buffett’s Nightmare Scenario Coming True?
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile has grown steadily. At the end of Q2, the company had more than $122 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Company & Industry OverviewsApple’s Cheapest iPad: A Better Deal than Competitors?
In terms of pricing, Apple’s seventh-generation iPad is a reasonable proposition compared to its predecessor. Now let’s see how it fares against its peers. Company & Industry OverviewsRobotaxis: Voyage versus Ford, Waymo, and Tesla
Autonomous ride-sharing and robotaxi startup Voyage has raised about $31 million in the Series B round, according to its press release. Company & Industry OverviewsAmazon Stock: Price Target, Valuation Compared to Peers
In September, with geopolitical tensions easing and Amazon stock recovering, perhaps it’s time to review its upside potential and valuation. ConsumerNetflix-Disney-Apple Streaming War: Really about Price?
Disney, Netflix, and Apple are competing with rival streaming services. But has the streaming war really morphed into a price war? And if so, who’s winning? Company & Industry OverviewsApple TV+ Now the Company’s Third Subscription Service
At Apple’s annual media event yesterday, the company unveiled details of its Apple TV+ streaming service, set to launch for $4.99 per month. Company & Industry OverviewsNew Rivian Investment: Could It Be the Real Tesla Killer?
Yesterday, electric truck maker Rivian revealed that it had landed an investment of $350 million from automotive services company Cox Automotive. Company & Industry OverviewsApple Stock: Will It Rally after Today’s Event?
On September 10, Apple (AAPL) is scheduled to hold a special event. Many people wonder what the company will unveil today. Company & Industry OverviewsApple’s Self-Driving Car Spotted in Cupertino
Apple’s (AAPL) self-driving car has been spotted on the roads in Cupertino, according to a report by the Last Driver License Holder. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Is Apple Raising $7 Billion in Debt?
Last week, Apple’s (AAPL) preliminary prospectus revealed that the company is looking to raise $7 billion in debt to fund shareholder buybacks. Company & Industry OverviewsQualcomm to Expand 5G Chip Tech Next Year
Qualcomm (QCOM) will expand its 5G chip technology next year. Qualcomm will soon power the mid-priced smartphones with its 5G wireless data networks. Company & Industry OverviewsGlobal Smartphone Companies: An Overview
The global smartphone industry is huge and is growing rapidly. GSMA Intelligence says 80% of mobile connections globally will be smartphones by 2025. Company & Industry OverviewsAutonomous Vehicles: Jaguar Ties Up with BlackBerry
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with BlackBerry to develop autonomous vehicles. BlackBerry will assist Jaguar in various areas via AI and machine learning. MaterialsUS Non-Farm Payroll Disappoints: Whose Fault Is It?
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the US non-farm payroll data for August. The US economy added fewer-than-expected jobs last month. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Microsoft Stock Outperformed Its Peers in August
Microsoft (MSFT) stock rose 1.2% in August. The stock outperformed its peers amid a slump in the equity market in the month. In August, mounting trade tensions between the US and China and recession fears affected most tech stocks. However, Microsoft stock outperformed its peers, with Wall Street analysts showing enthusiasm about the stock. In […] Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Amazon Stock Tanked in August
Amazon (AMZN) stock fell 5.2% in August. Lower-than-expected earnings, political criticism, and macro uncertainties affected its stock. Company & Industry OverviewsTrade War: Are Trump and Xi Jinping Taking Buffett’s Advice?
Over the last few days, the trade war de-escalated. President Trump said that the US-China trade talks are resuming “at a different level.” Company & Industry OverviewsIs Netflix Moving Away from AI for Content Curation?
Netflix (NFLX) is looking to humanize its content curation with the new Netflix Collections, which contains content suggestions handpicked by humans. MaterialsTrump, Trade War, Powell: More Upside for Gold Prices?
Gold hit a fresh six-year high on Friday as trade tensions between the US and China escalated. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) closed up 2%. Company & Industry OverviewsApple Stock: Trading Lower after a Volatile Week
Apple (AAPL) investors have had a roller coaster week. Apple stock has lost just under 2% in a week, ending on August 23, 2019. Company & Industry OverviewsVideo Streaming: Netflix Faces Fierce Competition
Competition taking a toll on Netflix as its share of US subscription video streaming market keep falling as rivals gain ground. Company & Industry OverviewsTesla Autopilot Troubles Go Way beyond Crashes
Tesla Autopilot is usually in the news due to crashes. In August, a Tesla car crashed in Russia when the autopilot feature was turned on. Technology & CommunicationsApple Is Trying to Reduce Its Dependence on Samsung
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone has seen its average selling price spike since it launched the iPhone X two years ago due to the higher costs of its OLED screens. FinancialsKudlow Doesn’t See a Recession, Trump Might Fear One
White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow doesn’t see a looming recession. However, recession fears grew as the yield curve inverted last week. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhere the Stock Market Could Be Headed Soon
The stock market has seen big moves both ways this week. The S&P 500 (SPY) has surged 1.3% today as bond yields have risen. Company & Industry OverviewsTesla’s South Korea Launch Frenzy: Can It Outdo Apple?
Tesla (TSLA) has officially launched its Model 3 in South Korea, where it is attracting significant interest from prospective buyers. Macroeconomic AnalysisThe Trade War Triangle among the US, China, and Huawei
The United States and China are in a trade war that has started to impact individual companies, consumers, and the global economy.