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ConsumerGet Real: Big Tech Companies Dominate
In today’s Get Real, we saw updates on big tech companies’ latest happenings. Plus, more earnings results, projections, and expectations. ConsumerGet Real: Powell Puts the Ball Back in Trump’s Court
Jerome Powell tossed the ball back into President Trump’s court. He trade development and global growth weakness as the top reasons for the rate cuts. Company & Industry OverviewsGoogle’s Costs Are Up: Is the Solution Spending More?
The reason Alphabet’s third-quarter earnings missed consensus expectations and declined from last year had a lot to do with Google’s costs. ConsumerRon Baron Sees the Dow at 650,000 in the Next 50 Years
Ron Baron, the CEO of Baron Funds, expects to see the Dow Jones at 650,000 in the next 50 years. He predicted a similar Dow level of 500,000 last November. ConsumerTech Stocks Drive the S&P 500 to Record Highs
This year, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) have risen 19.2% and 35.5%, respectively. What’s driven this rally? Company & Industry OverviewsGoogle and Facebook Share Another Challenge
As both Google (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) depend on advertising for most of their revenue, they also share several challenges. ConsumerTwitter Tumbles after Disappointing on All Fronts
Twitter stock has fallen over 19% in the trading session on October 24 as of 9:39 AM ET. The stock was also down as much as 20% in premarket trading. Company & Industry OverviewsSnap Earnings: Stock Tumbles despite Better Engagement
Today’s Snap earnings (SNAP) are a textbook example of how irrational, or at least unpredictable, market reactions can be. IndustrialsBoeing Stock Grounded amid 737 MAX Bombshell
Boeing is set to release earnings on Wednesday, and CEO Dennis Muilenburg is preparing to testify before Congress. Not a good time for a massive scandal. Company & Industry OverviewsFacebook Privacy Fines in Turkey Top $0.5 Million in 2019
Facebook’s (FB) privacy problems continue to attract fines. Last week, Turkey hit the company with a fine of 1.6 million Turkish lira ($282,000). Company & Industry OverviewsCould Microsoft and BlackBerry Help Google Survive the Huawei Exit?
Microsoft joins BlackBerry in setting aside its own operating system in favor of Android. That could soften the blow to Google if Huawei exits. Technology & CommunicationsWhy Did Microsoft’s Stock Fall after LinkedIn Offer?
After Microsoft’s announcement, LinkedIn’s stock rose 47% to $192.21 while Microsoft’s stock fell 2.6% to $50.14 on June 13, 2016. Company & Industry OverviewsLeaked Zuckerberg Recording: Highlights for FB Investors
The Verge published both the audio and text of previously unreleased recordings with CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaking frankly with some employees. 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%. FinancialsEx-Fed Official Says Crypto Won’t Replace US Dollar
Former Fed official Simon Potter seemed to side with Trump and Powell, critiquing crypto and defending fiat money. Is he right to take this position? 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 OverviewsFacebook’s Oculus AR Dream Has a Tough Challenge
On the same day that Facebook’s Oculus confirmed its plans to enter the AR market, Amazon unveiled its own AR-powered smart glasses. Company & Industry OverviewsWill Facebook’s Failed Snapchat Bids Come Back to Haunt It?
Facebook has attempted to buy Snapchat twice. First, it made the company a buyout offer of $3.0 billion in 2013, and then it made another offer in 2016. ConsumerBlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, Shopify Down More than 5%
It’s been a bad day for small- and mid-cap tech stocks. BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, and Shopify have lost significant market value today. Here’s why. Company & Industry OverviewsVerizon and Wells Fargo Are Getting on the Blockchain
Verizon (VZ) and Wells Fargo (WFC) are taking steps to integrate blockchain technology into their business models. Here’s why. Company & Industry OverviewsFacebook Portal Targets Several Markets Worth $300 Billion
On Wednesday, Facebook (FB) unveiled new models of its Portal hardware products. Facebook’s Portal business targets markets worth nearly $300 billion. 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 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 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. Company & Industry OverviewsRussian Watchdog Alleges Facebook Displayed Election Day Political Ads
Russia’s regional election on Sunday produced another headache for Facebook over political ads. Facebook is already in a dispute over local data storage. 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 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 OverviewsHow Europe’s Data Regulation Is Affecting Google’s Competition
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google dominates the global search engine market. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Verizon’s Oath Dropped Its $10 Billion Revenue Goal
Verizon’s (VZ) Oath subsidiary no longer expects to meet its revenue goal of $10 billion by 2020. Company & Industry OverviewsElon Musk Tries to Motivate Tesla Employees Keeping Their Jobs
This morning, CEO Elon Musk, in a post on Tesla’s official blog, announced that Tesla is laying off 7% of its full-time employees. Company & Industry OverviewsFacebook Bans Huawei from Preloading Its Apps
Facebook (FB) has decided to prohibit Huawei from preloading its apps on Huawei smartphones. The news is another blow for Huawei. The company has been shunned by many other US suppliers. Company & Industry OverviewsThe Clock Is Ticking for Facebook in Russia
Facebook (FB) has nine months to comply with Russia’s data localization law or risk being kicked out of the country, according to a report from The Guardian. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Twitter and Pinterest’s Market Share Stacks Up in Japan
Japan is Twitter’s (TWTR) largest international market, contributing close to 40% of the company’s international revenue in the first quarter. Company & Industry OverviewsDid Twitter Pass Up a Chance to Avoid BlackBerry Litigation?
BlackBerry (BB) sued Twitter (TWTR) last month in a patent infringement dispute. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Are Square’s Priorities in 2019?
Square (SQ) has three priority areas to focus on in 2019 as it seeks to continue driving revenue growth. Company & Industry OverviewsWill Samsung Galaxy Fold Eat up Apple iPhone Market Share?
Despite the rivalry between the two companies, Samsung is still one of the prominent component suppliers to Apple. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Many Users Does Twitter Have in China?
According to eMarketer estimates, digital advertising spending hit ~$62.6 billion in China in 2018. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Twitter’s Research and Development Costs Could Rise
The four priority areas that Twitter (TWTR) wants to focus on going forward could lead to the company spending more on product R&D (research and development). Company & Industry OverviewsWhat to Know about PayPal’s Customer Loyalty
PayPal (PYPL) is battling competition from all sides. Last year, Square (SQ) sought to challenge it in the consumer loans market. Company & Industry OverviewsHow PayPal’s Venmo Is Crushing the Competition
If you ask PayPal’s CEO, Dan Schulman, Venmo has become a crown jewel for the company. Earnings ReportWhy Google’s Pricing Power Is Eroding
Alphabet’s (GOOG) operating margin is getting squeezed. In the fourth quarter, the company’s operating margin was 20.88%. ConsumerShould You Have Taken President Trump’s Advice in December?
Today, US President Donald Trump tweeted, “Best January for the DOW in over 30 years.” Company & Industry OverviewsA Closer Look at Square’s Marketing Spending
In the third quarter of 2018, Square spent 15.4% of its revenue on product development and 13.2% on sales and marketing activities. Company & Industry OverviewsA Look at Square’s Product Development Spending
In its quest to become the one-stop shop for financial solutions, Square has made investing in product development programs one of its top priorities. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Makes Snapchat So Popular with Teens?
According to a report by eMarketer, Snap’s (SNAP) Snapchat is the top social media app for American teens. Company & Industry OverviewsIs eBay’s Revenue Growth More Sluggish Than Its Peers’?
eBay (EBAY) posted revenues of $2.65 billion in the third quarter, in line with the consensus estimate. Company & Industry OverviewsInstagram’s Ad Revenue More than Doubled in 2018
As Facebook’s (FB) user growth is slowing, the company is increasingly dependent on its fastest-growing platform and crown jewel, Instagram, for growth.