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Why Steve Ballmer and Bill Gates Have a Complex Relationship
Here’s When We Can Get Our Hands on Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S
Walmart and Microsoft Partner to Buy TikTok, Competing With Oracle
Slack Sues Microsoft: What Does Wall Street Say About the Stocks?
Slack has hit Microsoft with an antitrust complaint as rivalry intensifies in the workplace chat and collaboration software market.
Microsoft Earnings Beat Forecasts, Stock Still Falls
Microsoft’s earnings report shows the company continued to reward shareholders with stock repurchases and dividends despite the coronavirus fallout.
Should You Buy Microsoft Stock Before Its Q4 Earnings?
On Tuesday, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock fell 1.4% and closed at $208.75. The stock was trading 3.5% below its 52-week high of $216.38.
Microsoft Reports Earnings Tomorrow, Stock Shows 23 Percent Upside
As Microsoft gears up to report its earnings, the stock has soared this year. The company’s stock price has risen 34% in 2020.
Why Ray Dalio Does Not Think Stock Markets Are ‘Free Markets’
Ray Dalio, a billionaire investor, shared his view on the recent market movement and economic impact amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can NIO Stock Recover After Falling into Bear Territory?
NIO stock has closed with losses for two days now and is down 21.2% from its high of $16.44 on Monday. Can NIO get out of bear market territory?
Bill Gates Is Concerned, Not about Twitter Hack or Microsoft Stock
Bill Gates is worried about how the coronavirus vaccine will be distributed when it becomes available. He has been helping in the fight against COVID-19.
Why Handling TikTok Seems to Be a Challenge for Amazon
Last Friday, Amazon told its employees to remove the TikTok app from their mobile devices. However, it reversed that decision a few hours later.
Will Fedex’s Q4 Results Help Its Stock Recover?
FedEx will likely announce its fourth-quarter results after the financial markets close on June 30. The revenue and earnings could fall due to COVID-19.
Stanley 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.
Microsoft Moves on from Mixer, Gives Amazon a Boost
The rivalry between Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) continues to intensify since their interests clash.
Oracle Stock Fell Due to Bad News in Its Q4 Results
Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) stock fell nearly 5% in extended trading on Tuesday. The company reported mixed results in the fourth quarter.
Microsoft Stock Soars, Key Issues on the Horizon
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has soared following its strong earnings results and pandemic-driven demand across its various businesses.
Cloudera Jumps 19% as It Seeks a Potential Sale
On Tuesday, Cloudera (NYSE:CLDR) stock rose 18.7% and closed at $12.00. The shares rose after reports that the company might sell its business.
Unlike Zoom, Slack’s Earnings Didn’t Impress Investors
Slack Technologies (NYSE:WORK) stock fell over 14% on June 5 after reporting its first-quarter earnings on June 4 after the closing bell.
Can Zoom Video Sustain COVID-19 Growth after Its Q1 Earnings?
Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ:ZM) will likely report its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 today after the closing bell.
Will Slack Stock Continue to Rise after Its Q1 Earnings?
Slack Technologies (NYSE:WORK) stock has been rising before its first-quarter earnings results. The company will likely release its results on June 3.
Investing in IBM Stock in 2020: What You Need to Know
IBM (NYSE:IBM) stock has had a rough time this year. The coronavirus outbreak made the situation worse. At $118 per share, IBM has fallen 10% in 2020.
Alphabet’s CEO: Pay Is a Big Issue before Its Annual Meeting
Google parent Alphabet plans to hold its 2020 annual shareholder meeting on June 3. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s compensation is a hot topic.
Big News: Google Wins Modest Pentagon Cloud Contract
Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has landed a small but important Pentagon cloud contract. The Pentagon has turned to Google cloud for technology.
Microsoft and Amazon Renew JEDI Dispute, Oracle’s Hand Emerges
There isn’t an end in sight to the Microsoft and Amazon dispute over the Pentagon’s lucrative JEDI cloud contract. Amazon has renewed its protest.
Eric Schmidt Parts Ways with Google and Alphabet
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has cut ties with the company and its parent Alphabet. He served as Google’s CEO from 2001 to 2011.
Amazon Stock: Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Two Sides
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been a rare win for investors in the technology sector amid COVID-19. The stock closed at $2,367.61 on Thursday.
3 Key Facts If You’re Eyeing Amazon Stock Right Now
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock has become a favorite for investors in the technology sector. COVID-19 has created a business boom for the company.
What Happened before Google Turned against Zoom?
The rivalry between Google and Zoom Video has intensified in recent weeks. The companies compete to promote their video chat apps.
Zoom Avoids Google Cloud, Rivalry Intensifies
Google’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) cloud business suffered a blow amid its intensifying rivalry with Zoom Video (NASDAQ:ZM).
Analyzing Software Giant Microsoft’s Q3 Earnings Results
Microsoft posted its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 on Wednesday after the market close. The stock rose about 5% in after-hours trading.
Amazon Cloud Is a Profit Machine in High-Stakes Battles
Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) cloud business is its fastest-growing division and most profitable operation. However, the business faces high-stakes battles.
Is IBM Stock a ‘Sell’ after Its Q1 Earnings?
IBM (NYSE:IBM) stock fell around 3% in the extended trading session on Monday. The company reported mixed first-quarter results.
Is IBM Stock a ‘Buy’ before Its Q1 Earnings?
IBM (NYSE:IBM) stock rose 3.8% on April 17 and closed at $120.12. The stock was trading 24.3% below its 52-week high of $158.75.
How Does Google Meet Make Money?
Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google continues to enhance its Google Meet video chat software. Meet is a video chat and video conferencing tool.
Is Hiring Slowdown in 2020 Good for Alphabet Stock?
So far, COVID-19 has weighed on Alphabet stock. As a result, the company has decided to slow down hiring new workers this year.
Should You Buy Slack Stock amid COVID-19?
Slack Technologies (NYSE:WORK) stock rose over 10% on Wednesday and closed at $28.03. However, the broader indexes fell on Wednesday.
Zoom: Time to Get Rid of This ‘High-Flying’ Stock?
Although Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM) stock delivered whopping returns in the first three months of 2020, it has fallen in the last few days.
What to Expect from Walgreens’ Q2 Earnings
Analysts expect Walgreen’s second-quarter sales to rise 2.1% YoY to $35.3 billion. The company is scheduled to release its earnings results on April 2.
Is Alphabet Stock Attractive for Bargain Hunters Right Now?
Alphabet stock rose by 3.25% to $1,146.31 on Monday. Notably, the stock has underperformed the broader market over the past month.
Demand Increases for Amazon Stock amid COVID-19
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock rose by 3.36% to $1,963.95 on Monday. The stock has gained 4.26% over the past month.
Coronavirus Will Likely Hit Apple’s iPhone Orders in Q2
Lately, Apple stock has been hit hard. The coronavirus outbreak disrupted the global supply chain and dented the demand and supply of the company’s iPhones.
Senator Inhofe Dumped Apple Stock, You Might Not Have To
On January 27, Senator Jim Inhofe sold as much as $400,000 in shares of different companies. Notably, Inhofe’s sales included Apple stock.
Is Oracle Stock a Good Option for Investors?
Oracle’s stock price has risen 13.2% in the trailing five-day period, while it has fallen 16.6% in the trailing 12-month period.
Sell-Off in Amazon Stock: Is Time Running Out to Buy?
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock is making a strong comeback after the recent crash in global stocks due to coronavirus fears.
Microsoft Stock: 2 Things Investors Should Know
Bill Gates said that he’s optimistic about Microsoft’s progress. The stock rose more than 14% on March 13 to record its best day so far in 2020.
Oracle Stock Rebounded Due to Solid Q3 Earnings, Share Buybacks
Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) stock rose by double-digits during the trading session on March 13. The company reported upbeat earnings on March 12.
Is Coronavirus Taking a Toll on Apple Stock?
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock fell by 3.47% on March 11 after a Wall Street analyst turned bearish due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Is Microsoft an Attractive Dividend Stock?
On Monday, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock closed 6.78% lower at $150.62 with a market cap of about $1.15 trillion. The stock has risen in pre-market trading today.
AMD Stock Rises Due to Analyst Upgrade: Will It Continue?
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) shares rose during the trading session on Tuesday after an analyst turned bullish on the stock.
TSLA Stock Crashed Due to More than Coronavirus
TSLA stock fell 12.8% on Thursday. The stock entered a bear market territory. However, there’s more to the crash than the coronavirus.
Google Cloud Puts Amazon and Microsoft on Notice
Google wants to close the gap with Amazon and Microsoft in the cloud computing market. The company announced plans to invest $10 billion this year.
Google Adds Cornerstone to Its Growing Cloud Unit
Google has acquired Cornerstone. The company continues to purchase cloud computing technology providers. Recently, the company acquired Looker.
Latest Update on the Oracle and Google Copyright Dispute
The Trump administration has thrown its weight behind Oracle in the high-stakes copyright case pitting it against Google.
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 Is Google Cutting Jobs in Its Cloud Unit?
Google is cutting about four dozen positions in its cloud computing division. The company has a restructuring plan to improve operations in the cloud unit.
Google Just Closed a Big Cloud Acquisition
Google completed the acquisition of Looker. The company announced the deal about eight months ago. Google purchased Looker for $2.6 billion.
Microsoft Responds to Amazon in JEDI Contract Dispute
The Pentagon’s JEDI cloud computing contract renewed the bitter rivalry between Microsoft and Amazon. Notably, Amazon disputed the results.
Amazon Stock Has Risen 170% since Trump Took Office
Amazon stock has been a big winner for investors under the Trump administration. The stock has gained about 170% since President Trump took office.
5 Things We Learned from Alphabet’s Earnings Report
Alphabet reported revenue of $46.1 billion for the fourth quarter, which fell below the consensus estimate of $46.9 billion in its latest earnings.
Why Did Amazon Post Impressive Q4 Earnings?
Amazon reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday after the market close. The company generated revenue of $87.4 billion in the fourth quarter.
Why Microsoft Stock Could Rise on Q2 Earnings Beat
On Wednesday, Microsoft released its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 after the closing bell. The stock rose 4.14% in after-hours trading.
Amazon Earnings Preview: Expectations, India, and the JEDI Dispute
Amazon will report its fourth-quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday. Investors will watch the report closely.
Amazon 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.
Alphabet Stock Has Risen 10% since Latest France Fine
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock started 2020 on a positive note. So far, the stock has risen more than 10% YTD (year-to-date).
Jeff Bezos’s Phone Hacked, Amazon Talked Saudi Cloud Deal
Amazon stock fell in early trading on Thursday after a report that Jeff Bezos’s phone got hacked. His iPhone X got hacked using a WhatsApp account.
Google Gets Big Cloud Deal, Amazon and Microsoft Spar over JEDI
Google has partnered with Airtel to sell its G-Suite productivity apps in India. G-Suite is part of Google’s cloud computing business.
Cloud Revenues Dominate IBM’s Q4 Earnings
IBM stock rose around 4.72% in the pre-market trading session today at 7:29 AM ET. The company posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.
Amazon Names New Cloud Sales Boss after JEDI Loss
Amazon has picked longtime insider Matt Garman to lead the sales and marketing efforts of its cloud computing business.
Microsoft Takes on Trump after JEDI Cloud Contract Win
Microsoft supports a court case that seeks to thwart a rule from the Trump administration. The rule aims to restrict the flow of immigrant workers into the US.
What to Expect from Microsoft’s Q2 Earnings
Microsoft is scheduled to report its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 on January 29 after the closing bell.
Facebook Stock Jumps on Mark Zuckerberg’s AR Comment
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sees a major breakthrough in AR development this decade as the company looks to address housing crises.
Can AMD Stock Rally more on Analysts’ Upgrades?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock has been making new highs every other day. On January 9, AMD stock reached its all-time high of $49.96.
Will Tech Stocks Push S&P 500 to Record Highs?
Tech stocks have been on a roll since the start of 2019. The S&P 500 ETF (INDEXSP: INX) has gained 31.4% since January 2019.
A Look at Google’s Work with Alibaba-Backed Quibi
Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) will play many roles in Quibi, a Millennial-focused video streaming service set to launch in April.
Microsoft Gains on Analyst Upgrades and Strategic Moves
According to Barron’s, Morgan Stanley’s Keith Weiss predicts Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) market value could exceed $1 trillion.
Can Kroger Gain Momentum in 2020?
Kroger’s performance in recent quarters compared to its peers has left its investors unimpressed. In 2019, Kroger stock rose 5.4%.
Azure Tops AWS in Goldman Sachs IT Spending Survey
According to CNBC, a Goldman Sachs survey has revealed that big organizations prefer Microsoft Azure as a cloud partner rather than its competitors.
Facebook Kicks Off CES 2020 with Privacy Talk
Privacy will take center stage in Facebook’s presentation at CES 2020 today. The company is eager to leave its privacy woes behind,
A Realistic View of AMD Stock after a Recent Rally
AMD stock continues to reward investors, reaching a new high of $49.25 on Friday. The recent rally resulted from price target revisions.
Did the US-Iran Conflict Drive Crowdstrike Up by 9%?
As US-Iran tensions escalate, oil and petroleum products could be impacted. We could also see an indirect impact on the tech sector.
FAANG Stock Price Summary in Week 1 of 2020
Can FAANG stocks drive the tech sector in 2020? Which of the five FAANG stocks will lead? Here’s a review of how they started the year.
Could Iran Tensions Impact US Stock Market Investors?
US and Iran tensions intensified last week. US stock markets reacted to the tension. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Index closed in the red on January 3.
AMD Stock Started 2020 with a Bang: Will It Continue?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock started 2020 on a high note. The stock rose by 7.06% on Thursday and touched a 52-week high of $49.25.
WhatsApp’s New Year Resolution: End Support for Windows Phones
Facebook’s (FB) WhatsApp messaging app has stopped working on all Windows phones. WhatsApp’s support for Windows phones ended on December 31.
An Attractive Entry Level for Microsoft Stock?
It’s a good time to take a closer look at Microsoft stock after a price target revision, major institutional transactions, and recent options trades.
Recap of the Dow Jones Index’s Journey in 2019
Overall, 2019 has been eventful. The Dow Jones Index (DIA) and the S&P 500 (SPY) had one of their best years with gains of 24% and 29%, respectively.
Apple Stock Gains 84% in 2019, Inches Closer to $300
Shares of tech giant Apple Inc. (AAPL) gained a whopping 84% YTD (year-to-date). The stock is the best performing company on the Dow Jones this year.
Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet Stocks since the JEDI Award
Alphabet stock has gained about 8.0% since the JEDI contract was awarded to Microsoft. During the same period, Amazon and Microsoft stocks have risen 6.0% and 13%.
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.
Dow Jones Index’s Top Gains and Losses in 2019
Apple (AAPL) kept the throne with a gain of almost 85% this year. The company is the third biggest component of the Dow Jones Index.
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.
Three Must-Knows after Facebook Acquires PlayGiga
Facebook (FB) has acquired cloud gaming startup PlayGiga. FB stock jumped more than 2.0% on December 18, the day it confirmed the acquisition.
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.
Will Apple AirPods Become a Signature Device?
Apple’s (AAPL) stock was having a good time on December 20 with the release of some good news. Apple AirPods generated revenue worth $6 billion in 2019.
Two Businesses Google and Facebook almost Ditched
Google (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) are two of the world’s successful technology companies. They are huge and continue to grow.
How Google Stands to Benefit from PayPal in 2020
Google (GOOGL) and PayPal (PYPL) are competitors in the digital payments market, but the two companies are finding ways to work together.
Trump’s Impeachment, Trade War, and Tech Stocks
In this article, we will discuss how Trump’s impeachment has already affected and will affect US tech and telecom stocks.
Netflix to Invest 6x Its India Revenue on Content
India is a major focus for Netflix. The company entered the Indian market in 2016 as part of its global expansion drive. Netflix has a footprint in nearly 200 countries.
Apple, Amazon, Google Unite for Smart Home Project
On Wednesday, Apple (AAPL) Amazon (AMZN), and Google (GOOG) announced their partnership to promote compatibility between all the smart home devices.
What Are Penny Stocks, and Can They Make You Money?
Newcomers to the stock market often dream of fast profits but don’t have large investing accounts. Then they hear about this thing called “penny stocks.”