All Posts Tagged With: "Apple Inc."
(AKAM) Akamai Technologies’ First Quarter Earnings Were Impressive
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) reported earnings of 51 cents per share, which jumped 41.7% from the year-ago quarter and 2.0% from the previous quarter. Earnings met the mid-point of management’s guided range...3May2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DELL) Dell Finalizes Icahn’s Stake
The board of Dell Inc. (DELL) has fixed the ownership stake of Carl Icahn and his associate entities to not more than 10.0% of the company’s shares. This deal also covers shareholders other than Ichan, who would jointly...27Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AAPL) Is Facebook Fatigue Here to Stay?
Latest quarterly results from bellwether Apple Inc. (AAPL) have shown how precariously placed the technology company is at the moment. Once the darling of the markets, many believe that the best days of the iPhone maker are over for...26Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MGV) Vanguard Switches Indexes for 8 U.S. ETFs – ETF News And Commentary
Vanguard has been leading the ultra-cheap ETF market, and is easily the top choice for investors seeking low-cost products in many fund categories. This technique has proven to be a winning strategy for the company as investors have flocked in droves to these low cost products, giving Vanguard over...24Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) Into the Heart of First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview
There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is justified. After all, what else should investors think when companies like IBM (IBM) and GE (GE)...22Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(NOK) Nokia’s Lumia 920 Leads Windows Phone Market
Lumia 920, the flagship device of Nokia Corporation (NOK), is leading the Windows OS (operating system)-based smartphone market, dethroning Lumia 800. According to media reports, premium Windows-based phones have gained...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(INTC) What’s in Store for Intel in First Quarter Earnings?
Intel Corp. (INTC) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on Apr 16. Last quarter it posted a 6.67% positive surprise. Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement. Growth Factors t\This...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HAR) Harman Buys iOnRoad
Harman (HAR) recently announced that it has acquired Israel-based iOnRoad Technologies, a developer of vehicle safety software. However, Harman did not provide any monetary details of the transaction. iOnRoad...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(BA) Airline Industry Stock Outlook – Apr 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
Leaving behind the effects of an unstable oil price scenario and sluggish world trade, the global airline industry is expected to perk up through 2013 on improved passenger traffic and freight volumes. This improved backdrop is reflected in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA)...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(T) AT&T Offers New Calling Plan
Premier telecommunication company AT&T Inc. (T) announced the launch of its latest international calling facility for a select group of customers. Starting Apr 12, the company’s GoPhone subscribers will enjoy a new global calling...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) The Market Now Moves Into the Heart of the First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview
There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is justified. After all, what else should investors think when companies like IBM (IBM) and GE (GE)...19Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(CRUS) What’s Going on with Tech Earnings?
Today’s negative pre-announcement from Cirrus Logic (CRUS) adds to the cloudy outlook for Apple (AAPL). In many...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DELL) DELL Downgraded to Strong Sell
On Apr 4, 2013, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Dell Inc. (DELL) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Why the Downgrade? Dell has witnessed some downward estimate revisions after posting mediocre fourth-quarter...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSFT) ABB Selects Microsoft Office 365
The world’s largest software maker Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced that power and automation technology major, ABB Ltd. (ABB) chose to deploy its Office 365 and...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IGT) International Game Technology Offers Mobile Games to Mr. Green
International Game Technology (IGT) is set to expand its mobile game offerings to Mr. Green, a Swedish online casino operator. Mr. Green will have access to IGT’s wide array of free-to-play and real-money casino style games through...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AAPL) Electronic Arts’ SimCity to be Released for Mac
Electronic Arts (EA) is set to release the Mac version of its popular game SimCity on Jun 11. The game will be available through retail outlets and Origin (EA’s direct-to-consumer digital download service). The PC...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSFT) Microsoft Furthers Tablet Plans
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) plans to launch a 7-inch Surface tablet later this year to catch up with its rivals, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company launched its 10.6-inch screen Surface tablet in October last year...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AAPL) T-Mobile Drives Subscriber Growth
T-Mobile USA – the fourth-largest telecom carrier in the U.S. and also a business arm of Germany’s Deutsche Telekom AG – reported an improvement in subscriber growth in the ongoing financial quarter. T-Mobile USA gained 3,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2013 as compared with...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AAPL) Apple Receives Favorable International Trade Commission Ruling
Apple (AAPL) has reportedly received a favorable preliminary ruling from the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) in a patent infringement case against Samsung. The ITC ruled that Samsung has infringed Apple’s patents...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | 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
(ORCL) Will Q1 Provide the Earnings Growth Bottom? – Earnings Outlook
The first quarter 2013 earnings season has gotten underway, though it will take another three weeks for the reporting cycle to heat up. The initial reports from the likes of Oracle (ORCL) and FedEx (FDX)...15Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(ORCL) Economic Data Turns Market Bearish – Earnings Preview
The market’s mood appears to have shifted following the recent run of weak economic data, with investors grudgingly acknowledging that the economy may not be in as good a shape as everybody had expected. May be it’s the typical seasonal weakness that we have become accustomed to in recent years,...7Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(INTC) Intel on a Hiring Spree
The world’s largest manufacturer of semiconductor products, Intel Corp’s (INTC) media group plans to hire 60 engineers experienced in cloud computing, user interface design and security to prepare itself for the launch of its...4Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IGT) International Game Technology to Showcase New Games
International Game Technology (IGT) will showcase its upcoming games and systems at the Indian Gaming 2013 Tradeshow and Convention from Mar 26-27 in Phoenix, Ariz. IGT will display its full product portfolio that...28Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(ORCL) Will an Earnings Growth Bottom Arrive in 2013′s First Quarter?
The first quarter 2013 earnings season has gotten underway, though it will take another three weeks for the reporting cycle to heat up. The initial reports from the likes of Oracle (ORCL) and FedEx (FDX)...28Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(XLF) Stock Market News for March 19, 2013 – Market News
Benchmarks declined for the second day in a row following news that Cyprus is on the brink of a financial crisis and needs to be bailed out. These developments rekindled fears of the Euro Zone crisis among investors. Financial stocks were the worst hit among the top ten S&P 500 industry groups...28Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(LTD) Retail Industry Stock Outlook – March 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
Retailers procure goods in large quantities directly from manufacturers or wholesalers and sell these in smaller quantities to customers through retail shops or online. As consumer spending is the key to the viability of any economy, the health of the retail industry is an important economic indicator. As...23Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(ORCL) A Breather Before Q1 Earnings Deluge – Earnings Preview
The first quarter earnings season has gotten underway, though it will take a few more weeks for the reporting cycle to get into high gear. The initial reports from the likes of Oracle (ORCL) and FedEx (FDX)...23Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(M) eCommerce Stock Outlook – March 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
The Electronic Commerce, or e-commerce, industry is one of the most progressive sectors of the economy. The industry is evolving very rapidly, so data collection and evaluation are particularly difficult. Consequently, one has to rely largely on surveys by both government and private agencies. According...18Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSFT) Microsoft Office 365 Makes Gains in Healthcare Sector
The world’s largest software maker Microsoft Corp.’s (MSFT) Office 365 is gaining traction in the healthcare sector with organizations such as FHI 360, Gwinnett Hospital System, Kindred Healthcare Inc. and Mihills Webb Medical...5Mar2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued