Shooing Away the Bears? Analysts Stick With Apple Ahead of Earnings
All eyes will be on Apple as the tech giant reports its quarterly earnings after the bell. While the stock has tumbled from record highs, analysts remain bullish.
Apple Breaks Below $400 on iPad Jitters; Lowest Price Since Late '11
The former tech darling dropped below $400 on reports about tumbling iPad shipments.
Microsoft Counting on Tablets to Combat PC Sales Decline
As the industry continues to combat declining PC sales, Microsoft is planning to launch a seven-inch tablet to strengthen its consumer products portfolio.
BGC Downgrades Microsoft Amid PC Industry ‘Turmoil’
Microsoft was downgraded to hold, as BGC cited concerns over a shaky PC industry.
Report: iPad 5 Production to Kick Off in July/August
Apple’s manufacturing partners will reportedly begin production of the fifth-generation iPad in July or August, DigiTimes said on Tuesday. Partners include TPK, LG, Sharp, Teijin and Nitto Denko. Apple is also expected to announce its iPhone 5S during the same time period, so it’s possible that the products will hit the market at the same time. ...
Reliable Microsoft Bull Merrill Gives in, Removes 'Buy' Rating
The firm downgraded Microsoft to "neutral" from "buy" amid a lack of momentum for Windows 8.
ARM Stumbles After 4Q Loss
ARM Holdings was in the midst of a selloff on Tuesday after reporting a fourth-quarter loss, even as the microchip company revealed stronger revenue.
Nokia Shares Rally on Upgrades
Nokia shares rallied after receiving two upgrades from analysts, with the company nearing the sale of its smartphone business to Microsoft.
Has Apple Lost its Innovative Secret Sauce? Poll Paints Troubling Picture
Is Apple rotting in founder Steve Jobs' absence? Almost three-quarters of respondents in a new poll believe the tech giant has lost its innovative edge.
Baby Boomers Flock to Facebook While Teens Exit En Masse
Baby Boomers are 'liking' Facebook, but younger generations are beginning to leave the world's biggest social network in search of new havens.
Apple’s Right to Dump Monster Over Beats Suit
Sometimes you hear a tragic story where the little guy gets crushed by a big bad corporate behemoth. In my opinion, this is not one of those stories.
NYC Startup Quirky Launches Platform for Internet of Things
GE and The Home Depot have selected Quirky’s software platform, called Wink, for their connected-home products.
Will.i.am Debuts First 3D Printer for 3D Systems
The EKOCYCLE is the first printer from 3D Systems launched in collaboration with the Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am.
FAA OKs First Over-Land Commercial Drone Flight for BP Project
U.S. air safety officials have for the first time approved the flight of a commercial unmanned aircraft over land.
H-P Settles Shareholder Lawsuit for $57M
Hewlett-Packard is set to pay $57 million to settle a lawsuit filed by shareholders, ending a legal dispute that began during Leo Apotheker’s tenure as chief executive.
Buying Spree: Google Pays $400M to Acquire Artificial Intelligence Firm
Adding to recent acquisitions of companies that manufacture scary-looking robots and automate homes, Google has agreed to buy artificial intelligence company DeepMind.
Dell 1Q Net Tumbles 79% as PC Trouble Continues
The PC maker revealed a deeper-than-expected 79% plunge in first-quarter profits.
Calling for Investors to be Patient
Portfolio not doing much this year? Remember, most stocks act just like the market. So don’t worry: when the market picks up, so will your holdings.
Is the Sideways Market Over?
I’ve been talking about the market moving sideways for weeks, but maybe – just maybe – that’s over.
Virtual Confusion: Unrelated Oculus Companies Rally on Facebook Buy
Shares of two companies with the word 'Oculus' in their name are mistakenly rallying amid confusion over Facebook's $2 billion acquisition of privately held Oculus VR.