All Posts Tagged With: "AAPL"
(GLW) Corning’s Net Slides in Fourth Quarter
Corning’s (GLW) fourth quarter 2011 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents, or 26.5%. However, shares gained just 0.77% after the company reported, despite losing 10.74% during the day, reflecting continued challenges in the company’s display and specialty...
3Feb2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Apple iPhones Reign in 2011 Fourth Quarter
Apple Inc. (AAPL) has toppled Samsung to become the leader in the smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2011. According to the data compiled by research firms Strategy Analytics and IHS iSuppli, Apple returned to its former glory in the smartphone market, buoyed by robust...
3Feb2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(IBM) IBM Set to Acquire Software Developer Worklight
IBM Corp. (IBM) recently announced that it is set to acquire mobile application and infrastructure software developer Worklight. The financial terms of the deal remained undisclosed but it is expected that the deal will close by the first quarter of 2012. New York-based Worklight...
2Feb2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(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,...
2Feb2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) How Apple is Set to Bring NFC Technology to the Mainstream
Steve Jobs would be very proud… Last week, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) reported its fiscal first-quarter results for 2012, and the results were nothing short of astounding: Quarterly revenue hit an all-time high of $46.3 billion. Earnings rose to never-before-seen levels. iPhone,...
31Jan2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Communications Earnings Falls Short by a Penny
Before the opening bell, the largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share. The quarter’s earnings were a penny below the Zacks Consensus Estimate but 2 cents ahead of the year-ago earnings. Adjusted...
30Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AA) Stock Market News for January 26, 2012 – Market News
Markets recouped initial losses of and made a strong comeback after the Federal Reserve provided assurances that it would keep interest rates near zero until late 2014.The Dow hit its highest levels since May last year, while a robust earnings report from Apple propelled Nasdaq...
26Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SNDK) SanDisk Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview
SanDisk Corp. (SNDK) is scheduled to announce its fourth quarter fiscal 2011 results on January 25, 2012 after market close, and we do not see any variation in the analysts’ estimates at this point. Looking Back SanDisk posted impressive third quarter 2011 earnings of $1.10...
26Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EU) Stock Market News for January 25, 2012 – Market News
In yet another calm trading session, markets were pulled slightly lower after Eurozone ministers rejected a bond swap offer from Greece’s private creditors. While the Dow dropped lower and the S&P 500 reversed its five-day winning streak, Nasdaq added meager points after...
25Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Jan 25: All Eyes on the Fed – Economic Highlights
The focus today will be on the Fed, as the central bank unveils a new measure as part of its ongoing efforts to improve communication with the markets. The prospect of an even longer timeframe for lower interest rates, as many in the markets are hoping to come out of today’s...
25Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Focus Moves Toward the Federal Reserve
The focus today will be on the Fed, as the Central Bank unveils a new measure as part of its ongoing efforts to improve communication with the markets. The prospect of an even longer timeframe for lower interest rates, as many in the markets are hoping to come out of today’s...
25Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ABT) Earnings Season in Full Swing – Earnings Preview
Earnings Preview 1/20/12 Earnings season will be in full swing this week. 422 firms are scheduled to report, and 117 of those will be members of the S&P 500. By the end of the week we should have a very good handle on just how weak or strong this earnings season will be. The...
24Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JNJ) Mixed Earnings, Greece May Slip Markets
With nothing major on the domestic economic calendar, headlines about Greece’s as-yet unsuccessful negotiations with its bondholders to restructure its private debt may get some traction. But today’s market action will be mostly about the slew of mixed earnings reports from...
24Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(XLE) Stock Market News for January 24, 2012 – Market News
Markets hovered around break-even levels on Monday as encouragement from the energy sector balanced apprehensions over Greece’s debt negotiations. With no major economic data or earnings results from any bellwether coming to forefront, benchmarks took a pause a day ahead of...
24Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JNJ) Jan 24: Day of Earnings! – Economic Highlights
With nothing major on the domestic economic calendar, headlines about Greece’s as-yet unsuccessful negotiations with its bondholders to restructure its private debt may get some traction. But today’s market action will be mostly about the slew of mixed earnings reports from...
24Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Company News for January 23, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) managed to gain an upper hand over Samsung, after a German court ruled against the latter in a patent related case • Shares of Parker-Hannifin Corporation Com (NYSE:PH) slumped 4% after it lowered its 2012 earnings guidance • SunTrust...
23Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(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 the Zacks Consensus down a penny. Therefore, without the revisions, Microsoft...
21Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(INTC) Intel Tops Expectations – Guides In Line
Intel Corp (INTC) reported fourth quarter earnings of 67 cents per share that beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6 cents. The surprise was driven by strength in the server segment, a richer mix of business, lower-than-expected taxes and helped by the fact that estimates dropped...
20Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PC) Decline in PC Shipments Continues
Personal Computer (PC) shipments continue to struggle as research firms Gartner and IDC reported a decline in PC shipments for the fourth quarter of 2011. Gartner and IDC estimate 1.4% and 0.2% declines in worldwide PC shipments, respectively in the fourth quarter. Worldwide...
16Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Motorola Mobility Holdings Lawsuit Ruling Goes Against Apple
Apple Inc. (AAPL) recently received an adverse ruling in a patent suit against Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MMI) from the International Trade Commission (ITC). An ITC judge set aside Apple’s allegation that Motorola Mobility had violated three of its patents. This is Apple’s...
16Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Communications Sells 4.2 Million iPhones in 2011 Fourth Quarter
Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications (VZ) and Vodafone Plc (VOD), sold 4.2 million Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhones in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. This brings the total iPhone sales closer to Verizon’s targeted 11 million for fiscal 2011. The fourth...
15Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Is Apple Ready to Be A $600 Stock?
by Steve McDonald, Investment U Contributing Editor Monday, December 19th, 2011 The street may be underestimating Apple’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) 2012 “iProducts” sales by as much as 40 percent. Apple’s numbers have been amazing so far, but if the new numbers are correct, the...
15Jan2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(DELL) DELL to Enhance Consumer Experience
Dell Inc. (DELL) has started the new year with a new offering — Ultrabook — the thinnest and most powerful iteration of laptops. Earlier this week, Dell introduced the XPS 13 laptop. The ultra portable gadget is expected to enhance user experience with Intel Inc.’s...
14Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Company News for January 12, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:RJF) announced that it will acquire Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc., the brokerage subsidiary of Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) for $930 million. Following this development, shares of Regions Financial advanced 2.13% • Grocery...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(UAL) Airline Stock Outlook – January 2012 – Industry Outlook
The airline industry was hit hard in 2011, by the unrelenting market turmoil and rising fuel costs after a strong rebound in 2010. Major carriers experienced declining year-over-year earnings and revenues. Unfortunately, we foresee a similar scenario in 2012. Conditions could...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DUK) 2012 Predictions for Income Investors
by Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst Wednesday, December 28, 2011: Issue #1674 Last week, I reviewed my brilliant (and a few, let’s call them sub-brilliant) market calls for 2011. As the year winds down, here are my thoughts for what lies ahead in 2012 for income...
9Jan2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(PCS) MetroPCS Communications to Provide Live Mobile TV
After pioneering the 4G LTE services in the U.S., MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (PCS) is now headed for the live mobile TV market. MetroPCS, the fifth largest wireless provider in the U.S.joined with Mobile Content Venture (“MCV”) for this endeavor. Mobile Content Venture...
9Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Apple’s iPhone 4S Reaches China
The increasing popularity of Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone 4S has prompted the company to launch the latest version of the smartphone in China and 21 other countries on Friday, January 13. With the recent launch, iPhone 4S will now be available in 90 countries. Apple’s iPhone...
9Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ATHN) Grading the Investment U Gurus 2011: Marc Lichtenfeld
by Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, December 20, 2011: Issue #1668 I’m excited when my kids bring home their report cards. They’re terrific students, work hard and always bring home good grades. However, it’s always a little nerve-wracking to tabulate...
9Jan2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BAC) Stock Market News for January 4, 2012 – Market News
The first trading day of the year witnessed a positive trend in the US markets, backed by encouraging news from the global arena and positive domestic economic reports. Major indices gained during the trading day helped by an optimistic mood that prevailed among investors. The...
8Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued