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(GOOG) How to Profit From the Facebook IPO Without Buying Facebook
Over the last couple of weeks, investors have been hearing a lot about the Facebook IPO and the accompanying high-profile road show.
For those who are confused, the road show is a planned set of meetings where the management team of the company going public, accompanied...
(GOOG) Google Starts 2012 with a Bang
Google Inc (GOOG) started the year in style, beating our earnings estimate of $8.24 by 51 cents, or 6.2%. Revenue was more or less in line with consensus estimates of $8.1 billion.
Historically, Google...
(YHOO) Yahoo to Cut 14% of Its Workforce
Web pioneer Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) plans to eliminate 14% of its workforce or about 2,000 jobs in order to reduce operational costs. This layoff is an attempt to optimize the cost structure, concentrate on the...
(GOOG) Sprint Launches Budget Android Smartphone
Given the growing market for Google’s (GOOG) Android-based smartphones, Sprint Nextel Corporation (S) is adding another such device to its...
(PCLN) Priceline.com Guides Above Expectations
Despite solid revenue growth, Priceline.com Inc (PCLN) missed the Zacks Consensus by 20 cents, as higher stock based compensation and a higher tax rate impacted results. However, the solid guidance drove...
(RATE) Bankrate – Aggressive Growth
Bankrate (RATE) is a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) due higher estimates and positive earnings surprises.
Company Description
Bankrate, Inc., together with...
(GOOG) Motorola Mobility Holdings Results Fall Short Again
Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.(MMI) reported somber financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011, where both the top and bottom line fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However,...
(GOOG) Google Growth Cheap at 16 Times Earnings
Google Inc. (GOOG) reports earnings after the close on Thursday with consensus EPS expectations for the fourth quarter inching up to $10.50 this week. The Zacks consensus estimate, which accounts for Employee...
(GOOG) Google Reports Rare Earnings Miss
Google Inc’s (GOOG) fourth-quarter earnings of $8.22 missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.06, with revenues missing estimates by 9.7%. Shares were down 9.02% in after-hours trading.
Despite...
(GOOG) January 20: Markets to Remain Calm – Economic Highlights
With the economic calendar relatively on the thin side, stocks will remain focused on another busy day of earnings reports. Google’s (GOOG) earnings miss potentially raises doubts about the tech sector’s...
(GOOG) Sampling the Earnings Smorgasbord
With the economic calendar relatively on the thin side, stocks will remain focused on another busy day of earnings reports. Google’s (GOOG) earnings miss potentially raises doubts about the tech sector’s...
(YHOO) Yahoo Revisits Sale of Asian Assets
Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) is revisiting a proposed deal to reduce its 40% stake in Chinese e-commerce company
27Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AKAM) Akamai Technologies Buys Competitor Cotendo
Confirming earlier rumors, Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM) recently...
(AKAM) Company News for December 23, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) soared 15.7%, after announcing late on Wednesday that signs suggested that the PC markets’ demand should be higher next year
• Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc....
(EXPE) Occupancy Tax Rulings Favor Online Travel Companies/Agents
While the number of legal proceedings against online travel companies/agents (OTCs/OTAs) continues to increase, there are some positive trends in recent rulings. The wins in Texas and California courts are big positives for OTAs, such as Expedia (
9Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GOOG) Google Takes on Amazon With Same-Day Shipping Service
by Jeannette Di Louie, Investment...
(GOOG) Motorola Mobility’s Woes Continue
Motorola Mobility (MMI) reported somber financial results for the third quarter of 2011. Following the earnings release, stock price of Motorola Mobility went down by 7 cents (0.18%) to $38.95.
Quarterly...
(AKAM) Akamai Technologies Misses Earnings Expectations – Margins Lag
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) reported earnings of 25 cents per share in the third quarter of 2011, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. However, earnings per share (EPS)...
(YHOO) Google Bidding For Yahoo! – Is The Interest Real?
by Justin Dove, Investment U Research
(GOOG) Motorola Mobility Holdings Unveils New 4G Handset
Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.(MMI) continues to expand its 4G-enabled smartphone portfolio with the recent launch of Motorola ATRIX 2 smartphone.
The new 4G-enabled handset is based on the popular...
(GOOG) Google Remains Search King
In typical style, Google Inc’s (GOOG) third-quarter earnings of $8.33 breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.59. Solid revenue growth across most geographies (other than Western Europe) and impressive...
(GOOG) Google Earnings Hit Another Homer in Third Quarter
Even though analysts seemed a tad wary of Google Inc. (GOOG) 3rd quarter 2011 earnings numbers after the closing bell today, the search engine king stepped up to the plate and took one long. Revenues of $9.72...
(GOOG) NFC Technology Picking Up Steam: What Investors Need to Know
by Justin Dove, Investment U Research
(EXPE) Company News for September 26, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Shares of American Medical Alert Corp (NASDAQ:AMAC) jumped 48% after Tunstall Healthcare Group announced that it was acquiring the health-services provider for $82.3 million
26Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EXPE) Expedia Incorporated – Bull of the Day
Expedia, Inc. (EXPE), one of the leading online travel companies in the world, solidly beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the second quarter, despite higher expenses. A stronger economy, increased travel...
(GOOG) Motorola Mobility Holdings Analyst Remains Neutral
We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MMI) following its recent agreement with Google Inc. (GOOG),...
(GOOG) Google Beefs Up Flight Search
Google Inc’s (GOOG) revamped air ticket portal launched without much fanfare on Tuesday. Without a doubt, the search giant is entering the travel market, something made easy with its acquisition of ITA...
(GOOG) Is Google the New Goldman Sachs?
by Garrett Baldwin, Investment U...
(AOL) Company News for August 10, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• AOL (NYSE:AOL) reported a loss Q2 EPS of $0.11, against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a profit of $0.02 per share. Revenues for the quarter declined by 8% to $542.2 million• Snyder’s-Lance (NASDAQ:
(SOHU) Sohu Beats Estimate – Sales Soar
A leading online brand and Internet portal in China, Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU) reported strong second quarter 2011 results, driven by robust revenue growth, partially offset by higher expenses.
Earnings...