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(AMZN) Amazon Earnings Report Mixed – Stock Still Climbs
After the bell Thursday, Amazon (AMZN) reported mixed results for its Q1: an earnings beat on slightly lower revenues and downwardly revised guidance… and the stock is still up following the announcement. Amazon, the...29Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EBAY) eBay Earnings Preview: Will it Miss?
eBay Inc. (EBAY) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on April17. Last quarter it posted a 4.92% positive surprise. Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement. Growth Factors this Past Quarter eBay’sstrength...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EBAY) Bitcoins: Digital Gold for the Digital Age
It’s happening all around you, at this very second, and you probably haven’t even noticed. Right now, on the same networks that carry your internet data, people are exchanging goods and services – completely off the grid. Out of the reach of the tax man, the Fed, or any other government...18Apr2013 | InvestmentU | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon to Acquire Goodreads
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) has announced that it will acquire Goodreads, a book recommendation site that helps its readers to find and share books of their choice, for an undisclosed sum. Launched in Jan 2007 by Otis Chandler and...17Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon Cloud Player in Ford Vehicles
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) recently announced that its Cloud Player can now stream music wirelessly through Ford Motors Co.’s (F) SYNC Applink-equipped vehicles. Owners...16Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon Misses, but Margins Improve
The immediate reaction to Amazon.com‘s (AMZN) fourth-quarter report has been quite positive as it appears that margins improved, despite the fact that the online retailing giant again missed expectations on both the top and bottom lines. Nonetheless,...1Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(EBAY) Will eBay Beat Estimates in Fourth Quarter
We expect online retailer eBay Inc. (EBAY) to beat expectations when it reports fourth quarter 2012 results on January 16th. Why a Likely Positive Surprise? Our proven model shows that eBay...16Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Enhances Cloud Music Service
The world’s largest online retailer, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), recently launched a new music service, Amazon AutoRip, in a bid to expand its Cloud music offerings to better compete with rivals like Apple Inc....16Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Announces Fulfillment Center in New Jersey
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), the world’s largest online retailer has announced that it will build a fulfillment center in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The online giant will invest more than $200 million for the construction. Amazon...16Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(HSNI) HSN Incorporated – Aggressive Growth
Shares of HSN Inc. (HSNI) have been growing over the past year, as this multi-channel retailer has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in 10 of the past 13 quarters. The stock’s momentum underscores HSNI’s differentiated merchandise...12Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Company News for January 2, 2013 – Corporate Summary
• Shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) gained 3.6% after Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) issued an apology letter for the failure of its streaming service on December 24 • Duff & Phelps...2Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Company News for December 31, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) surged 4.3% after it announced that 5% of its stake in NOOK Media, LLC has been acquired by Pearson PLC (NYSE:PSO). The purchase is valued at around $89.5 million •...1Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Studios to Produce Comedies
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced that its film production division, Amazon Studios plans to produce pilots for six original comedy series, including shows from the Onion Doonesbury a ...28Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com’s Kindle Singles in U.K.
Last Friday, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) has decided to take Kindle Singles to the U.K. Singles are basically articles that are longer in length than those found typically in magazines, b ...28Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Launches Kindle Store in China
The world’s largest online retailer, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) recently announced the launch of its Kindle ebook store in China, enabling Chinese customers to read ebooks using Android and iOS apps. While the...23Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Helps Pick the Right Gift
The largest online retailer Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), along with MasterCard (MA), introduced a new feature called Friends & Family Gifting. The feature will help...19Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com’s Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Shipment Begins
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) has recently announced the shipping of its 8.9 inch Kindle Fire high-definition (HD), a little earlier than the scheduled date. This is a strategically conceived time for shipping, just ahead of the peak holiday...3Dec2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Sells $3 Billion in Debt
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), the world’s largest online retailer has recently announced a public offering of bonds aggregating $3 billion. These bonds have been issued in three tranches of different amounts, with varying coupon rates...3Dec2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Launches Wine Marketplace
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) has recently announced the launch of its new virtual wine marketplace, offering customers an opportunity to shop from a selection of more than 1000 domestic brands of wines. Amazon Wine will feature selections...28Nov2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Swings to Third Quarter Loss
Amazon.com’s (AMZN) third quarter loss of 60 cents came in 52 cents higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Around 37 cents related to its share of losses in LivingSocial. Similar to the technology companies Intel...3Nov2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com to Sell Wine Online
The world’s largest Internet retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) announced that it is planning to sell wines online. The company started its wine business way back in 1999 with a 45% stake in Wineshopper.com, but closed...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon Devices Out of Walmart Stores
The world’s largest Internet retailer Amazon.com, Inc.’s (AMZN) Kindle tablets and e-readers will no more be sold at Wal-Mart (WMT) stores...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(LINTA) Liberty Interactive – Bull of the Day
We upgrade our recommendation on Liberty Interactive (LINTA) to Outperform following its robust financial results for the second quarter of 2012. Both top- and bottom-line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates. We believe the TV home...13Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon Inks Deal with Epix
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced a three-year agreement with Epix, extending its archive of films on its streaming video site, Amazon Prime Instant Video. Epix is a premium cable channel with more than 15,000 titles jointly...6Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon Inks Deal with NBCUniversal
Amazon.com Inc.(AMZN) announced a content licensing agreement deal with NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution Paramount Pictures, extending the archive of films currently available on its streaming video site, Amazon Prime...27Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon Launches New Cloud Service
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) recently announced a cloud storage solution from Amazon Web Services (AWS), further expanding its cloud offerings. This new service is named Amazon Glacier and is a low-cost solution for data archiving,...22Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Amazon.com Launches iPad Video App
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) has recently launched an iPad app for its Instant Video streaming service, allowing customers to enjoy films and TV shows on their iPad. The free app also allows Amazon Prime members to use their membership...21Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EBAY) eBay Delivers Another Good Quarter
eBay Inc. (EBAY) reported second quarter earnings of 51 cents including share-based compensation (SBC), which exceeded the Zacks Consensus by 3 cents. Earnings excluding SBC came in at 70 cents, much better than the Street. A favorable...13Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMZN) Is AmazonAbout to Take Over Retail Altogether?
This fall, the retail market could be flipped completely on its head… What’s about to happen? Well, just consider this scenario: There’s a lot of hype surrounding The Avengers DVD hitting stores September 25. If you had the option to drive and pick up your...10Aug2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(LINTA) Liberty Interactive Outperforms
Liberty Interactive Inc. (LINTA) reported solid financial results for the second quarter of 2012, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Quarterly net income was $234 million or 42 cents per share compared with $257 million or...9Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued