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SolarWinds Stock Falls After Systems Hack, Looks Risky
SolarWinds (SWI) fell almost 17 percent on Dec. 14 amid reports that its systems have been compromised. Is SolarWinds stock a buy now?
Take-Two Interactive Missed Out on Codemasters, Investors Should Be Patient
Take-Two Interactive stock (TTWO) is up almost 55 percent YTD. Is the stock a buy even though it missed out on Codemasters?
How Business Software Leader Oracle Makes Money
Oracle is one of the largest business software companies in the U.S. How does Oracle make money? What is the company's outlook?
Why Oracle Stock Isn't a Buy Right Now Amid Tough Outlook
In 2020, Oracle stock has risen 13 percent. Is ORCL stock a buy or sell at this price? How is the company's outlook?
Why Is Amazon So Successful in the Competitive Retail Market?
There are six main factors that contribute to Amazon's success in the fiercely competitive retail and e-commerce market. Why is Amazon so successful?
Who Owns Aurora Innovation and Why Did It Partner with Uber?
Aurora Innovation is an autonomous driving startup. Who owns the company? Why did Aurora Innovation enter a partnership with Uber?
Is Slack Free to Use and How Does It Make Money?
Is the Slack messaging platform free to use? Although the basic features are free, there are charges to unlock certain Slack features.
Is Cisco Stock a Good Buy at These Prices?
In 2020, Cisco stock has fallen 7 percent. Is Cisco stock a buy or sell at this price? How is the company's outlook?
Adobe Stock Looks Like a Buy Before Its Earnings Release
With a YTD gain of over 47 percent, Adobe is among the top gainers in the S&P 500. Is Adobe stock a buy ahead of its earnings?
Can You Buy WWE Stock and Is It a Good Buy?
WWE stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “WWE.” How can investors buy WWE stock? Is the stock a good investment?
Smart Speakers: How Google’s Market Has Transformed
Alphabet (GOOGL) has several branches, and Google is the branch that looks after its smart speaker business.
Micron’s Ability to Return to Profit Hindered by Market Forces
All market forces are in favor of Micron Technology (MU) and are likely to drive the company’s revenue up 10% sequentially in fiscal 4Q16.
Why Competition Is Heating up for NVIDIA in the AI Space
Many companies are shifting their focus toward AI, which has been increasing the competition for NVIDIA (NVDA).
Why IBM’s Earnings Could Fall Going Forward
International Business Machines (IBM) reported its 2Q17 results on Tuesday, July 18. The company reported falling quarterly profits and sales yet again.
S&P 500’s Top Losses: Why Biogen Declined
Biogen, which is an American multinational biotechnology company, was the S&P 500’s top loss on June 18.
EU Fine Had a Huge Impact on Alphabet’s Profitability
Facebook’s net profit was $3.9 billion in 2Q17, up from $2.3 billion in the corresponding quarter a year earlier.
Why Is Morgan Stanley Optimistic about Apple?
According to a report from Apple Insider, Morgan Stanley expects Apple to offset the threat of longer replacement cycles with the iPhone Xs.
Why the Microsoft–Amazon Cloud Competition Could Spike in 2019
Microsoft, Amazon, and other vendors are pursuing a $278.3 billion revenue opportunity in the global public cloud market, according to the latest Gartner estimates.
Why Is Twitter Investing in Original Shows and Programming?
Last month, Twitter (TWTR) announced it would partner with 30 companies to bring original shows to its platform.
Canadian Solar Beat Analysts’ 3Q17 Revenue Estimates
Canadian Solar’s revenues from the sale of electricity in 3Q17 totaled $9.6 million, which was marginally lower than $9.8 million in 2Q17.
Where AMD Stands Today in the Tech Transition
Calendar 2017 was a turnaround year for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as it moved from losses to profits.
What’s Leon Cooperman’s Largest Position?
Alphabet reported its 3Q17 earnings on October 26, 2017. The company posted EPS (earnings per share) of $9.57, which beat analysts’ estimates of $8.33.
WFT, FMSA, and SPN: Returns and Outlook after 3Q17
WFT, SPN, and FMSA have significantly underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which has produced 23.0% returns since November 3, 2016.
Industrial and Auto: Texas Instruments’ Future Growth Drivers
Texas Instruments (TXN) is the bellwether of the economy since it caters to most major end markets.
Can Cisco’s Switching and Routing Revenue Continue to Fall?
Cisco Systems’ (CSCO) Switching business revenue has fallen 4.0% YoY (year-over-year) to $10.5 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.
Baidu’s and Google’s Scorecards Side-by-Side
Baidu (BIDU) and Google have a lot of similarities. It’s no wonder Baidu has earned itself the nickname of the “Google of China.”
Why Twitter Stock Rose 7.3% on March 14
Social media giant Twitter (TWTR) saw its stock price surge 7.3% on March 14, 2018.
How Spotify and Apple Music Compare
Music streaming giant Spotify (SPOT) has seen its stock rise 25% since it debuted in April.
Trading at a Discount, Netflix Has Mixed Recommendations
Of the 44 analysts covering Netflix, 23 have given it a “buy” recommendation, seven have given it a “sell” recommendation, and 14 have given it a “hold” recommendation.
Why YouTube’s Revamp of Its Red Service Is a Positive Move
Cobra Kai, a spin-off of Karate Kid that stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, is part of YouTube Red’s lineup of original content.
Why BTIG Is Bullish on PayPal
PayPal (PYPL) could have bright prospects despite the competitive threat it faces from Square and Apple in the online payment market, according to equity research firm BTIG.
What to Expect of DISH’s 4Q17 Revenue
DISH Network will release its 4Q17 earnings before the market opens on February 20, 2018. As per Yahoo Finance, DISH’s revenue in 4Q17 is expected to be $3.5 billion.
Dish Network Can’t Complain about Sling TV
Dish Network’s (DISH) streaming television service, Sling TV, turned three on January 5.
US Businesses Push Back against Trump’s Tariffs
Farmers for Free Trade’s campaign was rolled out on September 12 with the slogan “Tariffs Hurt the Heartland.”Consumer Must-know: Why eBay’s operating margins continue to decline
eBay’s management noted that eBay Enterprise margins fell by 3.9% during the last quarter compared to a year ago. The increased cost to prepare for the holiday season was blamed for the decline.
Buckingham Research Downgrades Netflix due to Competition Fears
On March 8, Netflix (NFLX) stock fell 0.9% to $349.60 after Buckingham Research downgraded its rating from “buy” to “neutral.”
Why Google Can’t Take Any Chances with YouTube
It comes as no surprise that Google is spending hundreds of millions of dollars every year to review content on its platforms such as YouTube.
Twitter Ending Support for Its Apple Computers App
Twitter (TWTR) announced in mid-February that it would be dismantling its app for Apple desktop computers.
5G Technology: The Main Driver of Qualcomm and Apple’s Settlement
Apple (AAPL) is the second-largest handset maker in the world after Samsung (SSNLF), and it earns more than 60% of its revenue from iPhones.
Trump Says His Election Prevented a Stock Market Crash
Apart from investors’ concerns about rising interest rates, the major worry that triggered a massive sell-off in the fourth quarter of 2018 was the US-China trade war triggered by President Donald Trump.
Facebook Stock Is Dragging the Tech Sector Down
The Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fell ~2.6% on March 22, 2018.Consumer Renaissance Technologies sells its Amazon shares in 4Q13
Renaissance Technologies eliminated a position in online retailer Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) that accounted for 0.34% of the fund’s 3Q portfolio.
How Apple Views Fiscal 2Q18?
Apple (AAPL) expects revenues of $60 billion–$62 billion in fiscal 2Q18, with gross margins of 38%–38.5%.
Alibaba and Tencent Should Watch Out for Baidu
Baidu is selling a majority stake in its financial services unit as it seeks to raise funds to bolster its competition in China’s digital financial services market.Technology & Communications Apple investor takeaways: Why loyalty will decide Apple’s future
According to the latest report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C continued to lead the British smartphone market in May.
How Facebook Plans to Address Content Disputes
Facebook (FB) has once again reiterated its ambitions to become the leading content supplier in the social media space.
Why HP resorted to layoffs to reduce its costs
Social, mobile, analytics, and cloud (or SMAC) is a disruptive technology that’s transforming the current IT environment at a rapid pace. Many technology leaders, who failed to acknowledge its importance or were slow in embracing it, are suffering. HP has been impacted by SMAC.
Apple Regains Its Crown, but Can It Keep It?
Apple (AAPL) was the biggest public company by market cap between 2011 and last November, when holding that title became a game of cat and mouse.
Has Europe’s GDPR Law Affected Google’s Ad Business?
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR) came into force on May 25.