All Posts Tagged With: "Microsoft Corporation"
(MSFT) Microsoft Cuts Prices to Match Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) recently announced its decision to slash prices for its Windows Azure cloud services as part of an effort to better compete with Amazon‘s (AMZN)...2May2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSFT) Microsoft Posts Strong Earnings
The world’s largest software company Microsoft (MSFT) reported earnings just after the bell, EPS $0.72, surpassing Zacks consensus estimate of $0.67. Revenues came in just below Zacks estimate of $20.5 billion, at $20.49 billion. Analysts were concerned...2May2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(GOOG) Google Posts Mixed Earnings Results – No Breakout Numbers
Search giant/household name Google (GOOG) reported Q1 earnings after the bell Thursday, with somewhat lighter results than expected. While the headline numbers of $14 billion and earnings of nearly $11.60 per share, it’s important...2May2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(YHOO) Yahoo Remains a Strong Buy Post First Quarter
Yahoo (YHOO) reported first-quarter non-GAAP earnings that were up 11.6% sequentially and up 48.7% year-over-year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10 cents, or 40.0%. The surprise history is also positive (35.1% in...1May2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMD) Advanced Micro Devices’ First Quarter Loss Narrower than Expected
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported a loss of 13 cents per share for the first quarter of 2013, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate 17 cents loss per share owing to solid execution and cost control management. Revenues AMD...21Apr2013 | 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
(INTC) Intel’s First Quarter Report is a Non-Event
Intel Corp (INTC) reported first-quarter earnings of 40 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple of cents. Although this was far worse than the 9.1% average positive surprise it reported in the preceding...18Apr2013 | 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
(MSFT) Microsoft and NBC Sports Collaborate
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and NBC Sports Group have announced a partnership to use Windows Azure Media Services across NBC Sports’ digital platforms. NBC Sports is the sports division of the NBC television network. The group...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
(ERIC) LM Ericsson Telephone Company to Acquire Microsoft TV Business
LM Ericsson Telephone Company (ERIC) recently signed an agreement with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) to acquire the latter’s TV solution Mediaroom business for an...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
(MSFT) Electronic Arts Downsizes Montreal Studio
Reportedly, Electronic Arts (EA) is downsizing its Montreal game studio. The downsizing comes on the heels of the sudden resignation of its chief executive officer (“CEO”) John Riccitiello on Mar 30, 2013. The...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(YHOO) Yahoo! Mail and Dropbox Team Up
Internet giant Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) has announced a partnership with Dropbox to integrate the cloud storage service into Yahoo! Mail. Dropbox is a file backup service operated by Dropbox, Inc. that offers cloud-based file management,...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(GOOG) Android to Power Google Notebook
Internet search giant Google Inc. (GOOG) announced the launch of a notebook, which will be powered by its mobile OS Android in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The new laptop will run on Google’s flagship mobile Android...18Apr2013 | 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
(FB) Facebook to Run Easy on Android
Reportedly, Facebook’s (FB) new application ‘Home’ will be made available for Google’s (GOOG) Android based smartphones from Apr 12 in the U.S. Users can download...5Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(ATHN) Athenahealth Achieves High Attestation
Leading vendor of cloud-based services for physician practices – Athenahealth (ATHN) recently revealed that 96% of its concerned providers were successful in meeting the attestation requirements of 2012 Medicare Meaningful Use...4Apr2013 | 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
(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
(YHOO) Yahoo to Buy Stake in Dailymotion
According to the Wall Street Journal, Internet giant Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) is in talks to acquire a 75% controlling stake in a leading French video website called Dailymotion in a deal roughly valued at $300 million. Dailymotion...20Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(SNE) Is the Game Console Market Shrinking?
A new report from market research firm NPD shows that only 29% of “core gamers” will purchase the next generation of gaming consoles right after they are released. The report, named “Core Gaming 2013,” defines “core gamers” as those who spend more than five hours a week playing games and...15Mar2013 | 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
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Joins Up with Persistent
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) inked a strategic agreement with Persistent Systems. The deal fits Persistent Systems’ intention to expand its IP portfolio and will also further enhance its expertise in PC Lifecycle Management...1Mar2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(INTC) Intel to Launch Internet TV Service
The world’s largest manufacturer of semiconductor products, Intel Corp. (INTC) recently announced its plans to launch an Internet-based TV service and an accompanying set-top box. The company said that Intel’s TV service...27Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(BBY) Can Best Buy Combat ‘Showrooming’?
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY), which is slated to report its fourth-quarter results on February 28, has had a tough year. The retailer had a disappointing third quarter. Earnings per share dropped from the year-ago quarter figure of 47...23Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued