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What Next for Amazon in India amid New Retail Rules?
India’s new e-commerce rules could make life tougher for Amazon and Walmart (WMT), according to CNN.
Why Whole Foods’ Losses May Not Bother Amazon
According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Amazon’s Whole Foods business isn’t profitable despite its sales having increased since Amazon took over.
Why Rising Debt Isn’t a Concern for Netflix
Netflix spent ~$5 billion on original content in 2016 and ~$6.0 billion on original content in 2017.
Tim Cook Blames These Internal Factors for Apple’s Guidance Cut
In Apple’s January 2 press release, Cook noted several internal and external factors that are affecting its sales in some emerging markets.
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.
Remember Peter Lynch? When the King Tells, You Should Buy
We saw a sharp rally in US stocks on December 26. President Trump’s comments on US markets could have been the main driver.
How IBM Is Investing in AI Solutions
AI is the buzzword these days, and the market has huge growth potential.
How Much Is Netflix Spending on Original Content in Europe?
Netflix plans to invest around $1 billion on original and co-produced content in Europe.
The Real Reason IBM Acquired Red Hat
In October, IBM (IBM) shocked the world by acquiring Red Hat (RHT) for $34 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date.
Why eSports Are Here to Stay
Incredibly, the 2017 League of Legends World Championship attracted more viewers than the deciding games of the MLB World Series, the NBA Finals, and the NHL Stanley Cup that same year.
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.
Comparing the Valuations of the FAANG Stocks
Amazon has gained 68.5.0% YTD in stock value. Amazon last traded at a discount of 4.0% to its 52-week high price.
The Gap between Alphabet’s Gross and Other Profit Margins
Alphabet’s EPS grew at a three-year CAGR of 8.0% to $32.30 in 2017.
What Caused the Gap in Netflix’s Gross and Other Profit Margins?
Netflix’s income from operations totaled $0.9 billion in the first half of 2018.
The Major Factors Driving Netflix’s Cost of Revenues
Netflix’s (NFLX) revenues grew at a three-year CAGR of 29.0% to $11.7 billion in 2017.
How Have Apple’s Profit Margins Improved since 2015?
Apple’s operating expenses increased at a three-year CAGR of 14.0% to $26.8 billion in 2017.
A Look at Facebook’s Profit Margin Growth since 2015
Apple’s (AAPL) operating expenses totaled $26.8 billion in 2017, and Amazon’s (AMZN) operating expenses totaled $61.8 billion in 2017.
What’s Driving Facebook’s Revenue Growth?
In this series, we’ll compare the stock performance and margins of the FAANG stocks—Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google.
Net Margins for Alibaba and Amazon: A Comparison
Alibaba’s net income remained at 20.1 billion yuan in the quarter ended June 30, 2018, just like the quarter ended in June 2017.
How Alibaba’s and Amazon’s Operating Costs Have Grown
Alibaba’s operating expenses increased 92% to 29.2 billion yuan ($4.4 billion) in the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
Who Has Higher Gross Margins: Alibaba or Amazon?
Alibaba’s gross profit improved 14% to 37.2 billion yuan ($5.6 billion) in the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
Is Amazon’s Alexa Losing Popularity to Google Assistant?
Amazon’s (AMZN) Alexa-powered Echo has been competing with Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google Home devices.
European Union Wants Facebook to Spell Out Its Terms Better
The European Commission is putting more pressure on Facebook (FB) to make additional changes to its terms of service.
Amazon’s US Ad Revenue Is Eating Up Facebook and Google
According to the latest research by eMarketer, Amazon is taking a larger share of US digital ad space.
Apple Music Gained Market Share in the First Half of 2018
Music streaming service providers Spotify (SPOT) and Apple Music (AAPL) continue to gain subscribers.
How Shazam Acquisition Could Benefit Apple
Apple (AAPL) finally received the green light from regulators in the European Union last week to acquire UK-based music recognition app Shazam Entertainment.
How JD.com’s Segments Have Performed
JD.com’s (JD) essential reportable segments are the JD Mall and New Businesses segments.
A Look at Apple’s Shareholder Returns
Apple (AAPL) returned close to $300 billion to its shareholders between fiscal 2012 and the fiscal third quarter.
Take a Look at Netflix’s Competitive Landscape
All the competition is hurting Netflix’s membership growth. In fiscal Q2 2018, it missed its subscriber guidance for the first time.
Verizon Lost Fios Video Customers in Q2 2018
Verizon has been struggling to add or retain traditional video customers due to intense competition from OTT (over-the-top) video streaming players.
Will Apple Beat Analysts’ Estimates in Fiscal Q3 2018?
In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ estimates for Apple’s fiscal third-quarter results, which it’s set to release on July 31.
Why Microsoft Formed a Strategic Alliance with Walmart
Yesterday, Microsoft (MSFT) formed a strategic partnership with Walmart (WMT). Here’s what you need to know.
Why IBM’s Cloud Vendor Ranking Is Sliding
IBM’s (IBM) ranking among cloud vendors is sliding, and it turns out Alibaba (BABA) and Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google may have played a role in its repositioning.
Why Is Facebook Investing in Original Shows?
Facebook (FB) is reportedly in discussions to bring global soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo into a reality show.
What Did Alibaba See in Trendyol?
Alibaba (BABA) recently struck a deal to buy a stake in Turkey-based online marketplace Trendyol.
VMware Is Driving Its Go-to-Market Strategy
To boost its product sales, VMware (VMW) is aiming to build specialty sales capacities.
A Look at Amazon’s Acquisition Strategy
Amazon has been a conservative buyer, but this trend seems to be changing since 2017.
What Drives Microsoft’s Average Revenue per User
Microsoft’s (MSFT) ARPU (average revenue per user) growth has continued to improve, buoyed by strong demand for its Office 365 and Azure products and Xbox Live monthly active users.
A Look at GoPro’s Marketing and Distribution Strategy
GoPro (GPRO) has a multichannel marketing strategy across social media platforms.
How Oracle’s Soar Could Help It in the Cloud Space
Earlier, we discussed Oracle’s newest offering, Oracle Cloud, which will ease the migration of ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems to the cloud.
How Splunk’s Different Segments Contribute to Its Business
In the last five years, Splunk’s license business has grown at a compound annual rate of 37%.
Why George Soros Bought Amazon and Netflix
Legendary billionaire investor George Soros made some changes in his firm, Soros Fund Management LLC’s, portfolio in the first quarter.
Why Walmart’s International Strategy Bodes Well for Growth
Walmart (WMT) is reshaping its international strategy, which augurs well for long-term growth. As competition heats up in the domestic market, Walmart is looking eastward to accelerate growth.
How Hyperscalers Impact Growth in the Server Market
Hyperscalers drove volume demand in the server market Earlier, we discussed growth in the server market, wherein the high-end segment benefited from the launch of IBM’s (IBM) z14 mainframe. According to Sanjay Medvitz, a senior research analyst at IDC, “ODMs [original device manufacturer] continue to be the primary beneficiaries from hyperscale server demand. Some OEMs […]
What’s Driving Palo Alto Networks’ Customer Base?
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has maintained strong growth in customer additions, driven by its product portfolio and service quality.
Why the Technology Industry Opposed the Broadcom–Qualcomm Deal
Broadcom (AVGO) failed to crack the technology industry’s biggest acquisition of Qualcomm for $117 billion due to intervention by President Trump.
How Markets Feel about Oracle’s Autonomous Database Technology
In its mid-February report, Oracle was once again positioned highest among other players owing to its “ability to execute” in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Data Management Solutions for Analytics.
Who Are Alphabet’s Major Cloud Customers?
In March, Airbus said it was shifting its workforce to Google’s G-Suite from Microsoft Office (MSFT).
Costco, Walmart, and Target: Comparing Earnings Growth
Costco (COST) continues to impress with its high earnings growth rate despite its continued focus on prices amid increased competition from Amazon (AMZN).
A Look at Square’s Spending on Product Development
Square (SQ) spends a substantial portion of its budget on product development.
