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Netflix Stock: 2 Things Investors Need to Know in 2020
Investors have flocked to Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock during the coronavirus pandemic. The stock is one of investors’ top picks in the FAANG group.
JD Highlights New Risks before Hong Kong Listing
JD.com’s (NASDAQ:JD) Hong Kong listing is approaching quickly. Notably, the shares will likely start trading in Hong Kong on June 18.
US-China Tensions Mount: NetEase, JD Look to Hong Kong Listings
Lately, US-China tensions have been mounting. JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) and NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES) got a nod for listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Are the Global Fund Flow and US-China Tension Related?
Increasing US-China tension could threaten the financial market. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the economic and healthcare crisis across the globe.
Baidu Shares: Insights for Investors amid Delisting
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) is one of China’s biggest technology companies. The company dominates the online search market in China.
US Moves to Delist Chinese Companies, Will China Blink First?
The US Senate has passed legislation that could eventually lead many Chinese companies to delist. There are a lot of steps for the bill to become a law.
Delisting Impact: Alibaba, Baidu, and NIO Investors
On May 20, the Senate approved new legislation that could force Chinese companies to follow the same rules as other companies listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ.
Baidu Beats Q1 Estimates, Provides Optimistic Outlook
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) reported its earnings results for the first quarter of 2020 on Monday after the market closed. The results were better than expected.
What Can You Expect from iQiyi’s Q1 Earnings Report?
iQiyi (NASDAQ:IQ) plans to release its earnings results for the first quarter today after the market close. What can investors expect?
JD Earnings Top Estimates, Company Eyes Hong Kong Listing
Investors have been flocking to JD stock in anticipation of strong first-quarter results and the Hong Kong listing. The stock jumped 2.41% on Thursday.
3 Things Investors Need to Know before JD’s Earnings Report
JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) will likely report its earnings results for the first quarter of 2020 on May 15 before the market opens.
Investors Flock to JD Stock amid Hong Kong Listing Plans
At $46.78 per share currently, JD stock has pulled up more than 80% from its pandemic lows. At this point, the stock spots a 30% upside.
2 Things Facebook Stock Investors Need to Know Today
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock continues to recover from the pandemic-driven sell-off. The shares closed at $185 on Thursday.
3 Things Amazon Stock Investors Need to Know
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has emerged as one of investors’ favorite stocks in the technology sector during the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Do Investors Like China’s Pinduoduo Stock?
Lately, investors have flocked to Pinduoduo (NASDAQ:PDD) stock. The shares have risen more than 50% over the past month to trade at $52.
3 Chinese Tech Stocks You Can Buy for over 30% Discount
Some Chinese tech stocks are still available at a discount. At about $100 per share, Baidu stock trades at nearly 42% discount to its 52-week peak.
Is $28 Billion Cloud Investment Good for Alibaba Stock?
Currently, Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) is recovering from the pandemic sell-off. The stock rose 1.26% on Monday and closed slightly above $212.
Apple HomePod Reboot, Race for $23 Billion Speaker Revenue
A cheaper HomePod speaker could help Apple accommodate a broader customer base, which the company is already trying to do in the smartphone market.
Facebook Stock: 2 Must-Knows for Investors amid COVID-19
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock rose 13.6% last week and closed at $175.19. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stocks rose 10.4% and 7.14%.
Facebook Widens Its Advertising Net, Looks Like a Bargain
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock fell 0.88% on Thursday and closed at $158. The stock fell more than 13% in March—its worst month in about seven years.
Why Baidu Stock Is Trading at a 48% Discount
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) stock rose 0.51% on Wednesday to $96.92, which its gains this week to 9.3%. Still, Baidu is going for a steep discount.
JD Stock Rises Due to Upbeat Earnings, Higher Sales View
JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) stock rose on Monday after the company reported upbeat fourth-quarter earnings results before the market bell.
Facebook Stock Fell, Don’t Forget What Libra Could Do
Last week was tough for Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock despite recent gains in the Libra project. The stock fell 3.78% on February 27.
Baidu’s Q4 Earnings Report: Highlights for Investors
Baidu released its earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2019 after the market closed on Thursday. The company’s earnings were impressive.
Google, Facebook, and Twitter Face International Fines
Google continues to face antitrust fines. Recently, Turkey fined the company $16.3 million on charges that it abused its market dominance.
Why Did Baidu Stock Jump 6% Last Week?
Baidu stock gained 6.0% last week. Now, the company will report its fourth-quarter earnings after the market close on February 27.
Facebook Suffers Translation Error amid Tension with China
There isn’t any doubt that Facebook (FB) has issues with China. However, you wouldn’t think that the company would insult China’s president.
Can Alibaba’s Cloud Revenues Increase with Blockchain?
Alibaba Group’s fintech subsidiary could soon release an official launch of Blockchain as a Service, backed by Alibaba Cloud.
Sonos Sues Google for the Same Reason Waymo Fought Uber
Sonos is dragging Google to court as the relationship sours between the two companies amid heated competition in the lucrative smart speaker market.
Xuperchain by Baidu, the Digital Yuan, and Blockchain 3.0
Baidu has successfully launched a public beta version of Xuperchain. It’s the first of its kind: a cryptocurrency that operates on a centralized network.
Google Stops Double Irish Tax Scheme: Three Takes
Google (GOOGL) has decided to stop using an international tax loophole popularly known as the “double Irish, Dutch sandwich” dodge.
What’s the Latest on Facebook’s Stock Repurchase Program?
Facebook’s cash reserve is swelling, giving the company greater financial flexibility to fund its stock repurchase program as it invests in its growth.
Huawei, Facebook, and Oracle Put Pressure on Google
Facebook now shares Huawei’s ambition to challenge the dominance of Google’s Android, creating a huge risk for Google’s advertising business.
How Yandex, Baidu, and Alphabet Stocks Compare
Alphabet stock has outperformed Baidu stock this year, but trails it this month. Yandex stock charged ahead of peers this year but is struggling this month.
Facebook Stock up 36% since First Portal Device Went on Sale
Facebook’s Portal smart speaker business has been good for FB stock. Portal’s future looks bright but Amazon could be a major obstacle.
Fitbit Stock Is Down, but No Savings for Google
Google and Fitbit stocks have moved in opposite directions since the companies’ merger deal, whose value isn’t affected by stock movements.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai: The New Alpha in Alphabet
Google stated that Larry Page and Sergey Brin would step aside as Alphabet’s CEO and president, respectively. Google CEO Sundar Pichai would lead Alphabet.
This Google Fiber Move Will Benefit Alphabet
Google Fiber (GOOG) (GOOGL) announced this week that it has discontinued the 100Mbps plan and will now sell only the gigabit plan at $70/month.
Should China’s Crypto Crackdown Keep You from Bitcoin?
If you’re going to invest in a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, you’d better toughen up. This kind of investing is not for the faint of heart.
Alexa Continues to Outperform HomePod and Google Home in 2019
Amazon (AMZN) launched Alexa five years ago. It continues to dominate the smart speaker space despite rising competition.
Google: Nest Mini Speaker’s India Debut Is a Big Deal
Google’s (GOOGL) Nest Mini smart speaker makes its debut in India in time for holiday sales as Google hunts for non-advertising revenue.
JD.com Stock Gains after a Stellar Quarter
JD.com (JD) shares are trading close to 3% higher in early market trading. The company announced its third-quarter results today.
Google and Amazon Clash in Brazil over Smart Speaker Dollars
Brazil has become the latest battleground for Google (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN) as they compete for control of the lucrative smart speaker market.
Amazon Last Week: Conflicting Drivers and a Slight Fall
Last week was slightly downbeat for Amazon (AMZN), which fell 1%. The stock was at its weekly high of $1,815 on November 4 and its weekly low on November 8.
Google Health: Three Reasons It’s a Good Idea
Google is going for healthcare dollars. Last year, the company formed Google Health, tapping Geisinger Health’s then-CEO, David Feinberg, to lead it.
Alibaba, JD, and Baidu Gain Big this Month and Beyond
China’s tech giants Alibaba (BABA), Jd.com (JD), and Baidu (BIDU) started November 2019 on a strong note. Alibaba and Baidu gained this month.
Get Real: Scandal and Opportunity in the Market
Twitter is dealing with a scandal and Airbus seems to be making the most of the Boeing crisis. Plus, Canopy Growth has a new partner.
Baidu Stock Soars 13% after Q3 Earnings Beat
Chinese tech company Baidu’s earnings results for Q3 of 2019 came in very strong yesterday. We break down the results—and what to expect in Q4.
Tech Stocks: Two Chinese Giants Gained 10% Today
Today, two Chinese tech stocks have gained significant market value. Baidu (BIDU) and iQIYI (IQ) are trading 10% and 15% higher, respectively.
Shanghai Composite: Does a Death Cross Await?
On October 23, the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index was down 0.4%. Among the major sectors, technology and utilities were in the green.
D. E. Shaw & Company: Top Holdings and Fears
David Elliot Shaw or D.E. Shaw is a prominent billionaire hedge fund manager and founder of the firm D. E. Shaw & Company.
Dow Jones, S&P 500 Move towards Record Highs
The Dow Jones Industrial Index (DJIA) and the S&P 500 gained momentum in the second half of the week ending on October 11, 2019.
Alibaba, Trade Desk, JD, Roku Lead Tech Gains Today
Shares of tech companies Alibaba, JD.com, the Trade Desk, and Roku are up today. The broader indexes have also opened higher on trade talk optimism.
Delisting Woes: Make Trade, Not War
If Shakespeare were an investor in today’s market, maybe he’d have said, “To delist, or not to delist, that is the question,” instead.
Markets Rebound as China Proposes Partial Trade Deal
Stock futures rose on October 9 after Bloomberg reported that China is ready for a “partial trade deal.” US-China talks are slated to start on October 10.
Dow Jones Falls by 300 Points, S&P 500 Falls 1.33% Today
The markets are trading lower today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index has fallen by 300 points or 1.14% at the time of this writing.
JD.com, BABA, and Baidu Fall Due to Blacklisting Fears
Among Chinese tech giants, JD.com, Alibaba (BABA), and Baidu (BIDU) shares are trading lower in early market trading today.
Elizabeth Warren Just Compounded Facebook’s Worries
Senator Elizabeth Warren has vowed to break up big tech companies such as Facebook, Google, and Amazon if she becomes president.
FBI Joins Trump in Bringing Ad Money to Facebook
The FBI has been running ads on Facebook’s namesake social network, according to CNN. The platform reaches over 240 million people in the US and Canada.
PayPal Makes Chinese Acquisition: Highlights and Insights
US-based PayPal announced on Monday that it plans to acquire a majority stake in Chinese company GoPay. On October 1, PayPal stock opened at $104.03.
YouTube Music: Google Puts Spotify on Notice
Google recently announced that its YouTube Music app would now come preinstalled on all new Android devices, making it more accessible.
Alibaba and Baidu Stock Movement amid Delisting Fear
The Trump administration is focusing on Chinese firms listed on the US stock exchanges. Talk of delisting these companies has become a regular phenomenon.
China Manufacturing PMI Rose: Is the Slowdown Over?
Today, China released its manufacturing PMI data. The official and private Caixin/Markit surveys were better than expected.
Apple Might Escape Tech Stock Mayhem in Q4
Several tech stocks declined significantly on September 27, 2019. These declines spooked the market and investors in the second half of Friday.
Amazon’s VI Initiative: Which Stock To Invest In?
Would you invest in a company that promises a technological utopia? It could be a simple answer – either you invest in it or you don’t.
JD Stock: Why Investors Can Expect Weakness
On September 27, 2019, Bloomberg said that President Trump’s administration is looking to limit capital outflows to China.
VI: Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, and Others Sign On
Amazon recently announced a significant partnership on the VI (Voice Interoperability) feature. The project will work with AI-driven virtual assistants.
Dow Jones Ends Volatile Week in Red
The Dow Jones Industrial Index (or DJIA) fell 0.4% or 114 points in the last week. The DJIA is currently trading 2.1% below its 52-week high.
Amazon 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.
China Investments: A New US Target in the Trade War?
Bloomberg reported today that Trump administration officials were discussing putting controls on China investments by US companies and funds.
Why Is Baidu Stock Rising Today?
Baidu (BIDU) shares gained 3.5% in early market trading today. According to a Bloomberg report, the company is selling 30% of its stake in Ctrip.com.
Where Does Facebook’s CTRL-labs Deal Fit in the Bigger Picture?
Facebook (FB) is acquiring CTRL-labs to supercharge its VR/AR projects. FB is diversifying its business to reduce its dependence on advertising revenue.
Google Play Pass: Here’s What You Need to Know
On September 23, Google introduced a subscription service for games and apps called Google Play Pass. A Play Pass subscription will cost $4.99 per month.
Could NIO’s Q2 Results Turn Things Around?
NIO (NIO), “China’s Tesla,” is scheduled to report its second-quarter results before markets open tomorrow. The stock has seen a massive sell-off since March.
Facebook Takes a Leaf from Baidu to Keep Instagram Safe
Instagram plans to restrict or remove posts promoting questionable weight loss or cosmetic procedures. Health misinformation is a key concern for digital platforms.
Alphabet’s Other Bets: What’s in the Trucking Market for Waymo?
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Waymo wants to bring its autonomous driving technology to the freight trucking industry. Waymo is one of Alphabet’s Other Bets.
Big Tech Breakup: Bill Gates Sides with Facebook
Bill Gates shares Facebook’s view that there is no need for breaking up America’s big tech companies as some politicians have proposed.
Self-Driving Cars: Apple-Backed DiDi Gets a License
Apple-backed DiDi Chuxing has received a license to operate a fleet of self-driving cars on a pilot basis in part of the Jiading district in Shanghai.
Google’s YouTube: Another Round of Advertiser Boycotts?
A BBC investigation recently discovered dozens of YouTube videos promoting fake cancer cures. Could Google’s YouTube lose advertisers?
Facebook Ignores Libra Noise, Confirms Launch in 2020
Facebook’s planned digital currency, Libra, has elicited strong reactions. Some think it poses a serious risk to the global financial system.
Amazon Delivery under Scrutiny: More Trouble for Bezos?
Amazon has received a lot of flak for its deliveries. This time, employees are claiming to be under tremendous pressure to meet deadlines.
Baidu Expansion Spree: $200 Million Neusoft Investment
Multinational Chinese tech company Baidu has taken proactive steps to counter market uncertainty. It has plans to expand into areas of emerging technology.
US-China Trade War: USTR Seeking Comments on Tariffs
The US Trade Representative released a detailed report about China’s products listed under the US tariffs. The USTR is seeking comments until September 20.
Jack Ma Steps Down—What’s Next for Alibaba?
After two decades of leading Alibaba (BABA), Chairman Jack Ma stepped down today. Daniel Zhang, Alibaba’s current CEO, will serve as the new chairman.
Three Tech Stocks for Contrarian Investors
Tech stocks have been wealth creators for a few decades now. In this article, we analyze tech stocks that should be on the radar of contrarian investors.
Facebook’s Dating Feature Launches in US, Shakes Rivals
Facebook’s dating feature launched in the US on Thursday. The company announced plans for an online dating service in May 2018.
Autonomous 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.
Will NIO Stock Rebound after Losses in August?
NIO stock has fallen 55% YTD (year-to-date) as of August 30. The stock fell 17.6% in August. Several issues have marred the stock’s prospects in 2019.
Waymo’s Former Employee Charged with Trade Secret Theft
Yesterday, federal prosecutors charged Anthony Levandowski with multiple counts of trade secret theft. Levandowski was previously an engineer at Waymo.
What Does Facebook’s Threads App Project Tell Us?
Facebook is quietly building a messaging app called Threads, a companion app to Instagram. Instagram is FB’s photo-sharing app that competes with Snapchat.
Is Baidu Really Bigger than Google in the Smart Speaker Space?
According to Canalys’s latest report, Baidu beat Google to become the world’s second-largest speaker company by market cap in the quarter.
What Google and Facebook Investors Should Know about Sanders’s Plans
Bernie Sanders said that if he becomes president, he wants to tax Google and Facebook’s ad revenues to pay for the revival of a new media industry.
JD.com Resumes Rally on Trade Hopes
JD.com rose 3.3% Monday after President Trump said he spoke with Premier Xi Jinping. Trump’s claim that China is open to a trade deal boosted the market.
China Open to Trade Deal, Tech Stocks and Markets Rally
Markets made a comeback on Monday. President Trump indicated that China is ready to reconcile. Apparently, China is ready for a trade deal.
Will Google Choose Free Speech or Business?
Last Friday, Google made a move that looks like an attempt to call its troops to order, releasing new guidelines on debates about non-work topics.
Facebook’s Housing Discrimination Troubles Persist
Facebook is facing another housing discrimination lawsuit. A group of users have sued it to seek compensation for alleged discriminatory housing ads
Smart Speaker War: How Nest Mini Could Change the Game for Google
Google (GOOGL) plans to introduce a new small-size smart speaker called Nest Mini. About $23 billion is up for grabs in the smart speaker market.
Baozun: Why Is the Stock Trading 11% Lower Today?
Baozun (BZUN) has fallen more than 11% in early market trading on Wednesday. The company announced its second-quarter earnings.
Could Baidu Stock Begin Climbing Now?
Baidu (BIDU) has been one of the weakest major Chinese technology stocks this year. However, the company’s second-quarter results cheered up shareholders.
Baidu Leads Tech Gains on August 19
Shares of China’s leading search engine Baidu (BIDU) have been on a tear today. The stock gained 7.8% in after-hours trading today to close at $104.22.