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Company & Industry OverviewsFacebook Paying $35 Million to Settle IPO-Related Lawsuit
Without admitting wrongdoing, Facebook (FB) agreed to pay $35 million to settle claims that it had misled investors in the run-up to its IPO (initial public offering) in 2012. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Jeff Bezos’s Workday and Domo Investments Fared in 2018
Twitter stock surged by about 73% in the first trading day after its IPO to $44.90. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Are the Trends in Facebook’s Largest Advertising Category?
Business intelligence firm eMarketer estimates that CPG brands spent more than $7.0 billion on digital advertising in 2017, compared with $6.0 billion in 2016. Company & Industry OverviewsBlackBerry has become a niche smartphone player
BlackBerry has been reduced to a niche smartphone player. Its recently released smartphones were introduced specifically with enterprises in mind. ConsumerWhy Facebook Stock Fell 3.1% in February
Facebook (FB) fell 3.1% in February but has surged 27.7% on a year-to-date basis as of March 4.Technology & Communications Must-know: Why is Yahoo undervalued versus its competitors?
Yahoo’s trailing P/E is almost in line with its peers but it’s below Google (GOOG), Facebook (FB), and Chinese Internet giant Baidu (BIDU). ConsumerWhy did Maverick Capital start new position in Autodesk?
Maverick Capital is a $9 billion long-short equity hedge-fund firm, founded in 1990 by Lee S. Ainslie and Sam Wyly. In 2005, Maverick launched a long-only fund and two market-neutral funds with longer than usual investment lockups. The firm is headquartered in Dallas and has an additional office in New York. The fund bought new […] Technology & CommunicationsWhy Facebook’s Instagram acquisition is a future growth driver
Mobile use has been critical to Facebook’s user growth and engagement over the long term, and accordingly, it’s prioritizing mobile product development. Company & Industry OverviewsShould You Follow Jeff Bezos and Invest in Uber and Airbnb IPOs?
Bezos invested about $37 million in the American ride-hailing service provider Uber in 2011. Earnings ReportAcquisitions Bring Yelp Closer to Its Goal
Yelp’s overall revenues grew 24.4% in 1Q17 to $197.3 million. Earnings ReportHow Facebook’s International Business Is Looking
The US (SPY) accounts for the greatest portion of Facebook’s revenues with more than 49% of overall revenue in the latest quarter coming from the US and Canada. Company & Industry OverviewsIs Zuckerberg in Trouble Again?
Facebook (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg seems to be in trouble again, with federal regulators reportedly blaming him for the company’s mishandling of customer data and privacy. Fund ManagersWhat Bill Miller Thinks about Amazon’s Business Model
Whole Foods Market (WFM) has returned nearly 40% on a year-to-date basis as of June 20, 2017. Technology & CommunicationsFacebook-Jio Deal: Is Real WhatsApp Monetization Finally Here?
About a week ago, Facebook announced one of its biggest investment deals in history. The company has invested $5.7 billion for a 10% stake in Jio. Company & Industry OverviewsNetApp’s Key Driver: Clustered Data ONTAP
In 2013, NetApp (NTAP) introduced its own scale-out storage solution, Clustered Data ONTAP.Technology & Communications Video advertising is the next big thing for social media companies
While Google’s (GOOG) YouTube is already leading the online video advertising space, Facebook (FB) last year announced it’s foraying into video advertising. Technology & CommunicationsIs India the Next Stop in Facebook and TikTok’s Competition?
TikTok has been popular in India. Can Facebook reverse its gains there? The company plans to introduce Lasso in India this year. Company & Industry OverviewsApple Is Investing in Customer Trust
The new privacy portal shows customers how Apple (AAPL) is working to protect personal data. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Facebook’s $1 Billion Video War Chest Isn’t Surprising
Paying $3 million per episode Facebook (FB) could spend as much as $1.0 billion on original content acquisition for its video business, according a Wall Street Journal report. While this is a huge content budget, for a company that has relied on free content generated by its users over the years, it isn’t surprising. First, ahead […] Technology & CommunicationsNetflix Stock Price Retreats: A Buying Opportunity?
A rare discount opportunity may have opened for Netflix stock following the market’s extreme reaction to a mixed second-quarter earnings report. Technology & CommunicationsUS Tech Companies Face Hong Kong National Security Law
China’s controversial Hong Kong national security law could be a nightmare for US tech companies. Overall, the law would give China more power. Fund ManagersStanley Druckenmiller Is Bearish on Growth Stocks: What’s He Buying?
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remained in Stanley Druckenmiller’s top five holdings in the first quarter. Technology & CommunicationsFacebook Sets Up Venture Arm, Acquisitions Raise Questions
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) has set up a venture capital fund to invest in promising startups. Lately, the company’s outright acquisitions faced regulatory scrutiny. ConsumerJim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies Is Bearish on TSLA
On May 14, Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies filed its 13F for the first quarter of 2020. The hedge fund reduced its holdings in Tesla. Technology & CommunicationsViacomCBS’s Earnings Show Progress, Promising Outlook
ViacomCBS’s earnings report delivered $6.67 billion in revenue. Although the revenue fell 6.0% YoY, it beat the consensus estimate at $6.57 billion. Earnings ReportShould You Buy Amazon Stock on the Coronavirus Dip?
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock closed down by 3.65% at $2,286.04 after trending down by over 6% during the trading day on May 1. Technology & CommunicationsThinking about Alphabet Stock? Get the Key Facts First
Alphabet stock is still a bargain opportunity. At this point, investors can still purchase Alphabet shares at a 17% discount to their 52-week high. Analyst Price TargetGoldman Sachs Turns Bullish on Netflix Stock before Earnings
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock is rising during the trading session today. A Wall Street analyst turned bullish on the stock. Technology & CommunicationsTwitter Stock Look Attractive, Works to Woo Investors
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many bargain opportunities for stock investors. Is Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) stock one of the opportunities? Technology & CommunicationsGoogle and Fitbit Deal Faces a Big Hurdle, DOJ Expands Review
In November 2019, Alphabet’s Google agreed to purchase fitness trackers maker Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) for $2.1 billion. However, the deal is still pending. Technology & CommunicationsGoogle Will Sell COVID-19 Ads, Alphabet Stock Fell
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock fell more than 13% in March, which marked its worst month in at least five years. Although the stock rose 1.35% on Thursday and closed at $1,117, it’s still down about 17% for the year. Investors have sold Alphabet shares in recent weeks amid fears that the COVID-19 pandemic could hurt its […] Technology & CommunicationsOculus: Reason to Be Optimistic about Facebook Stock?
Looking past the virus pandemic, there are reasons for investors to remain optimistic about Facebook stock. Oculus is one source of optimism. Technology & CommunicationsCEO Daniel Schulman Sells 25,000 PayPal Shares
PayPal shares fell 7.48% on March 20 and closed at $86.68. The stock fell 21.3% last week, which brought its losses in the past month to 29%. Technology & CommunicationsFacebook Buys Sanzaru Games, Expands Oculus Unit
Facebook bought virtual reality games developer Sanzaru Games. Notably, Sanzaru will join Facebook’s Oculus unit and work on content production. Technology & CommunicationsComparing Facebook and Pinterest Stocks in 2020
Facebook caused panic among Pinterest investors on Thursday. The company sparked a sell-off in Pinterest stock. As a result, the stock fell by 1.67%. Technology & CommunicationsAmazon Stock Falls, CEO Jeff Bezos and Ex-Wife Sell Shares
Amazon stock fell 1.79% on Monday—its steepest decline so far in 2020. The fall comes after big stock sales by Amazon’s founding family. Cryptocurrency & BlockchainCrypto Scams: An Advanced Guide to Cryptocurrencies
Many scams and phony cryptocurrency schemes have scared investors. Here’s a deep dive into crypto scams and how to avoid them. Cryptocurrency & BlockchainBitcoin Year in Review and 2020 Forecast
I wouldn’t call 2019 a sea of tranquility for Bitcoin. But at least it wasn’t as much of a roller-coaster ride as the two preceding years. Company & Industry OverviewsCryptocurrency in 2020: A Beginner’s Guide to Trading
Are you considering investing in cryptocurrency in 2020? This post is a guide for anyone who wants to know more about the virtual currency space. Technology & CommunicationsThree Ways TikTok Is Giving Facebook a Headache
TikTok’s rapid rise continues to torment Facebook. As a leader in social media and digital advertising, FB has a lot at stake. Technology & CommunicationsFacebook 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. ConsumerHow to Hedge Against the US-China Trade War
The US-China trade war escalated very quickly this month. This has caused global equities to plunge and safe havens like gold and treasuries to surge. Company & Industry OverviewsWalmart Coin: A Bigger Deal than FB’s Libra and Bitcoin?
Retail giant Walmart (WMT) had applied for a digital coin patent. The news comes just as Facebook (FB) is pushing for its own cryptocurrency, Libra. Company & Industry OverviewsIs Amazon Moving into the Cryptocurrency Space?
Investors around the world expect Amazon (AMZN) to join the group of technology giants launching their own cryptocurrencies. Company & Industry OverviewsThe evolution of online advertising
Since its inception in the early 90’s, online advertising has exponentially increased in growth. Technology & CommunicationsAAPL, FFIV, FB, GOOGL, ETSY: Top 5 Tech Calls Today
AAPL and other tech stocks are trending! Let’s take a look at what drove revised price targets, downgrades, and upgrades for today’s top tech stocks. Get RealGet Real: New Targets and Turnaround Hopes
In this morning’s edition of our daily market newsletter, Get Real, we looked at Trump’s new tariff targets, a 5G network launch, and turnaround hopes. Technology & CommunicationsWhat Investors Can Learn from Facebook’s Fitbit Bid Failure
Facebook pursued Fitbit but lost the bidding war to Google, which bumped up its offer more than 60%. Facebook remains keen to expand its hardware business. ConsumerAlphabet’s Loon Partners with Facebook Joint Venture
Alphabet’s Loon has landed a business opportunity in Peru following a win in Kenya. Loon supports the company’s revenue diversification hopes. Company & Industry OverviewsWhatsApp Monetization: Where Facebook Sees the Money
Facebook (FB) spent $19 billion to purchase mobile messaging app WhatsApp back in 2014. FB is only beginning to map out its monetization.