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(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook – May 2012 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive,...
(ORCL) Could Oracle Be the Next IBM?
On January 22, 1984, Apple ran a television commercial introducing the Macintosh computer during the broadcast of Super Bowl XVIII. Inspired by George Orwell’s book 1984, a woman hurls a sledgehammer through a giant screen – in a fiery explosion – where a “Big...
(BMC) BMC Software to Manage Fujitsu’s Cloud
In recent times, BMC Software (BMC) is seeing growing demand for its private cloud enhancement services. The recent taker of BMC’s services is Japanese IT infrastructure provider Fujitsu FSAS. Fujitsu has...
(CA) CA Announces Improved Security Solution
CA Inc. (CA) recently announced its intent of further enhancing its Content-Aware Identity and Access management (IAM) solution in order to deliver an upgraded security solution for Microsoft SharePoint to...
(MSFT) Microsoft Earnings 2012 Second Quarter Scorecard
Following the second quarter 2012 earnings announcement on January 19, more than half the analysts covering Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) have made downward revisions to their estimates. The reason for the downward...
(ORCL) Oracle Agrees to $1.9bn Deal to Buy Taleo
Yesterday, Oracle Inc. (ORCL) agreed to buy Taleo Corp. (TLEO), a SaaS human resource software provider, for $1.9 billion or $46 per share.
Following...
(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook – February 2012 – Industry Outlook
The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive,...
(BMC) BMC Incorporated Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Preview
BMC Inc. (BMC) is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2012 results on February 1, 2012 and we do not see much variation in the analysts’ estimates at this point.
Second Quarter Overview
The...
(MSFT) Microsoft Looks Bright in 2012
Microsoft Corporation’s (MSFT) second quarter results were a couple of cents higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The last month has seen 10 analysts lowering estimates for the quarter, which took...
(RNOW) Oracle’s RightNow Technologies Buy Approved
At a recent special meeting conducted at RightNow Technologies, Inc. (RNOW),...
(RHT) Red Hat Beats The Street by a Penny
Red Hat Inc. (RHT) reported third quarter 2012 earnings of 20 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Earnings per share (EPS) (including stock-based compensation expenses but...
(ADBE) Company News for December 19, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Zynga, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) made its debut on the Nasdaq and dropped 5.0% to $9.50. The company’s initial public offering was priced at $10.00 per share
• Shares of Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:
19Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SAP) SAP AG is on the Cloud Bandwagon
SAP AG’s (SAP) American subsidiary, SAP America, Inc. acquired SuccessFactors (SFSF), a leading California-based provider of cloud-based...
(ORCL) Oracle Launches New Software – Oracle Financial Services Liquidity Risk Management
Oracle Corp. (ORCL) recently launched its new financial services software, namely Oracle Financial Services Liquidity Risk Management. The new software will help banks to efficiently and effectively assess...
(ORCL) Oracle Announces Aquisition of RightNow Technologies
Oracle Corp. (ORCL) recently announced its decision to acquire customer relationship management software provider, RightNow Technologies Inc (
26Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RHT) Red Hat Posts Strong Second Quarter Earnings
A leading provider of open source solutions, Red Hat Inc. (RHT) reported strong second quarter 2012 results, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by three cents.
Earnings per share (EPS) of 22 cents...
(ORCL) Oracle Earnings Again Post Modest Forecast Beat
After the bell Tuesday, Oracle Corporation (ORCL) reported earnings for its fiscal 1st quarter of 2012, and as per usual the giant tech firm beat estimates, albeit on somewhat modest expectations. Reported...
(BMC) BMC Software Solves Insurance Issues
BMC Software Inc. (BMC) announced that China Pacific Insurance Co. (“CPIC”) recently deployed its Business Service Management (BSM) platform. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
The...
(ORCL) Oracle Corporation 2012 First Quarter Earnings Preview
Oracle Corp. (ORCL) is set to release its first quarter 2012 results on Sept 20, 2011, after the closing bell. In the run up to the earnings results, we do not notice any substantial movement in analysts’...
(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook – September 2011 – Industry Outlook
The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive,...
(ORCL) Oracle and Google Set to Settle Claims
According to a recent report from news agency Bloomberg, Oracle Corp. (ORCL) and Google Inc. (GOOG) have agreed to attend a settlement...
(ORCL) Oracle Launches Virtualization App
Oracle Corp.(ORCL) in a bid to strengthen its desktop virtualization portfolio has launched the Oracle Virtual Desktop Client App for Apple Inc.’s (
7Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CPWR) Compuware Acquires dynaTrace
Compuware Corporation (CPWR) recently announced that the company acquired Boston-based rival dynaTrace software for $256 million.
Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Compuware Corporation (CPWR) provides...
(ORCL) Oracle Buys Pillar Data Systems
Oracle Corp. (ORCL) recently entered into an agreement to acquire privately held data storage company Pillar Data Systems. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison holds a majority stake in Pillar Data Systems.
Under...
(LWSN) Lawson Software Okays GGC Software Holdings Merger
Lawson Software (LWSN) recently announced that the stockholders have approve the proposed merger with GGC Software Holdings, Inc., an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital and Infor.
On April 26, 2011,...
(INTU) Intuit Snaps Up Mobile Money Assets
Business and financial management solutions provider, Intuit Inc. (INTU) recently announced the acquisition of the Web banking technology assets of Mobile Money Ventures, a mobile financial solutions provider,...
(ORCL) U.S. Announces Positive Durable Goods Report
Positive economic reports on the U.S. front and lingering optimism from Thursday’s Greek deal are expected to help stocks push higher today. Approval from the Greek parliament next week for the new austerity plan will pave the way for a fresh multi-year rescue fund...
(ORCL) Oracle Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Earnings Results
Oracle Corp. (ORCL) reported an impressive fourth quarter 2011, with quarterly revenues surpassing $10.0 billion for the first time in the company’s history. The robust top-line growth helped Oracle earn...
(ORCL) Oracle Earnings Typically Efficient
After the closing bell Thursday, Oracle Corp. (ORCL) beat earnings and revenue estimates for the company’s fiscal 4th quarter of 2011. Earnings of 75 cents per share easily beat the Zacks Consensus...
(ORCL) Oracle Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview
After the closing bell today, Oracle Corp. (ORCL) is scheduled to release its fourth quarter 2011 results. In the run up to the earnings results, we do not notice any substantial movement of analyst estimates...