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Technology & CommunicationsWhat Analysts Recommend for NetApp
Of the 27 analysts covering storage technology (QQQ) company NetApp (NTAP), 13 gave it a “buy” recommendation, two recommended a “sell,” and 12 recommended a “hold.” Technology & CommunicationsIs Microsoft an Attractive Dividend Stock?
On Monday, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock closed 6.78% lower at $150.62 with a market cap of about $1.15 trillion. The stock has risen in pre-market trading today. Technology & CommunicationsWhat to Expect from Microsoft’s Q2 Earnings
Microsoft is scheduled to report its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 on January 29 after the closing bell. Technology & CommunicationsXerox Secures Financing for Proposed HP Takeover
Citigroup, Mizuho Financial Group, and Bank of America agreed to provide a $24 billion bridge loan to Xerox related to its proposed HP (HPQ) takeover. Company & Industry OverviewsBitcoin versus Blockchain: All You Need To Know
Blockchain is not a currency like Bitcoin. It is tech that makes Bitcoin possible. All the countries around the world are trying to adopt blockchain tech.Financials Must-know investment pledges to India from Fortune 500 CEOs
The group spoke about how these companies and India could benefit from investment flow into the country. Modi sought investment pledges from many of these CEOs, who were impressed with what India had to offer. Technology & CommunicationsWhy IBM sold its semiconductor division to Globalfoundries
In its 3Q14 results, IBM (IBM) announced the sale of its semiconductor operations to Globalfoundries. IBM will pay Globalfoundries $1.5 billion over next three years. ConsumerWhy IBM announced a partnership with Apple
In July 2014, IBM Corp. (IBM) announced its partnership with Apple Inc. (AAPL). IBM wants to make a space for itself in the enterprise mobility space. ConsumerUnder Armour Partners with IBM and SAP to Widen Connected Fitness Potential
Under Armour’s revenues from its Connected Fitness initiative came in at $53 million in 2015, which was up from $19 million in 2014. FinancialsIcahn Identifies a Key Motivation behind the Buyback Spree in the US
Carl Icahn is one of the first activist investors to voice his opinion against share buybacks. He believes that companies are increasingly putting money into buybacks instead of using them for much-needed capital improvements.Energy & Utilities What are the advantages of technical analysis?
Entry and exit strategy is recommended for short and long-term trading in technical analysis. Fundamental analysis is used for the long-term entry and exit point. Technology & CommunicationsWhy Oracle Continues to Be the Undisputed Leader of the DBMS Space
The DBMS (database management systems) space grew 8.7% to $35.9 billion and is expected to be a $50-billion market by 2017.Consumer Berkshire Hathaway buys a new stake in Verizon Communications
Berkshire Hathaway took a new position in Verizon Communications (VZ) last quarter. The position accounts for 2.04% of the fund’s portfolio. Company & Industry OverviewsMicrosoft Is at a Historic High: Is It Still Worth Buying?
You can’t argue with success, and Microsoft shareholders have enjoyed market-beating gains this year. Whether this can continue is questionable. Company & Industry OverviewsCould Microsoft Azure Be the Next Windows?
Analyst Christopher Eberle reiterated a “buy” rating and a price target of $161 on Microsoft stock. He predicts that Azure could grow 61.6% in Q1. Company & Industry OverviewsMicrosoft’s Lease with WeWork: A Positive Sign?
In the Seattle area, WeWork at Capitol Hill has a new client—Microsoft (MSFT). The total cost of MSFT’s lease with WeWork is $3 million. Company & Industry OverviewsTech Stocks with High Dividend Yields for a Rough Market
When the 10-year Treasury yield dips to 1.6%, where do investors park their funds? You can look at stocks with a high dividend yield as an alternative. Company & Industry OverviewsAMD CEO Lisa Su’s Departure Rumor: The Whys and Whens
Adding to AMD’s recent troubles, Wccftech wrote yesterday about a rumor that CEO Lisa Su was set to leave the company for IBM. Technology & CommunicationsHow Analysts Rate Symantec Stock
Symantec’s near-term sales and profits are projected to see increased growth. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s in the Cloud Market for Alibaba?
More than $180 billion is up for grabs in the global cloud computing market this year, and Alibaba is one of the major contenders for this opportunity. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Is Yandex’s Cloud Business Performing?
Yandex’s first-quarter earnings results will be the company’s first full-quarter financial results since it opened its cloud platform to everyone. ConsumerWhy Oracle’s Revenue Growth Is Getting Sluggish
Software giant Oracle (ORCL) topped revenue estimates of nearly $9.62 billion by 0.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing Acquires Aviation Software Startup ForeFlight
On March 6, Boeing (BA) announced that it completed the acquisition of ForeFlight. Boeing didn’t disclose the financial terms of the deal. ConsumerCould Kraft Heinz Be Berkshire Hathaway’s Next Worry?
Kraft Heinz (KHC) stock opened much lower today after the company reported its earnings yesterday and missed analysts’ estimate. Company & Industry OverviewsCloud Infrastructure Continues to See Spectacular Growth
The global cloud infrastructure space has continued to grow strongly. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy IBM Considers the z14 Its Most Successful Mainframe Launch
Mainframes, large computers that can process billions of transactions daily, are mostly used by banks, retailers, and airlines. Company & Industry OverviewsIBM Continues to Win Contracts for Its Blockchain Solutions
In July, IBM launched a blockchain solution specifically for the financial service industry, LedgerConnect. Company & Industry OverviewsHow IBM Is Investing in AI Solutions
AI is the buzzword these days, and the market has huge growth potential. Company & Industry OverviewsThe Real Reason IBM Acquired Red Hat
In October, IBM (IBM) shocked the world by acquiring Red Hat (RHT) for $34 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date. Company & Industry OverviewsAlibaba Grows Its Cloud Footprint in Europe
Alibaba (BABA) has recently opened its first data centers in the United Kingdom as it seeks to expand its cloud footprint in Europe. Earnings ReportDigitization and Tech Investment Drove Visa’s Payment Volume
Visa’s (V) fourth-quarter results benefited from the growing global trend of cashless transactions. Company & Industry OverviewsKey Drivers of Microsoft’s Cloud Business
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Azure cloud platform continues to see increased adoption driven by the ongoing migration of workloads to the cloud. Company & Industry OverviewsCan IBM’s Blockchain Retain Its Market Share?
According to a report by the IDC, total spending on the blockchain platform is expected to climb by 122% to $2.1 billion. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Ericsson Is Acquiring CENX
Ericsson (ERIC) generated ~$730.0 million in managed services revenues in the second quarter. Company & Industry OverviewsAutodesk: What’s Next after Cloud Transition?
Autodesk (ADSK) is underway with the transition to a cloud-based subscription business model, where customers pay ongoing subscription fees instead of one-time software license purchases. Company & Industry OverviewsOracle’s Valuations Compared with Its Industry Peers
In the September 7 trading session, Oracle stock closed at $47.81, close to its lower Bollinger Band level of $47.54. Company & Industry OverviewsRising Digital Payments to Support Mastercard’s Long-Term Growth
Statista projects that the total value of global digital payment transactions could increase to ~$5.41 trillion in 2022 from ~$2.75 trillion in 2017. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Is Microsoft Returning Value to Shareholders?
Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) has been rewarding its shareholders with dividend payments. Company & Industry OverviewsAre IBM’s Research and Development Investments Paying Off?
To stay competitive and gain market share, IBM (IBM) has continued to incur R&D (research and development) expenses. Company & Industry OverviewsIBM Lawsuit against Groupon Leads to $83 Million Fine
Groupon disagreed with a jury verdict that it willfully infringed on several patents owned by IBM. Groupon’s options include an appeal. Company & Industry OverviewsAccenture Maintains a Higher Book-to-Bill Ratio
In the last five quarters, Accenture’s book-to-bill ratio has always remained above 1, which is a healthy sign for its business. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy IBM’s Cloud Vendor Ranking Is Sliding
IBM’s (IBM) ranking among cloud vendors is sliding, and it turns out Alibaba (BABA) and Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google may have played a role in its repositioning. Company & Industry OverviewsVMware Is Driving Its Go-to-Market Strategy
To boost its product sales, VMware (VMW) is aiming to build specialty sales capacities. Company & Industry OverviewsComparing IBM’s Capital Expenditure with Peers’
IBM’s (IBM) capital expenditure has been stable for the last five years due to its huge data center investments. Company & Industry OverviewsIBM Takes Slow and Steady Approach for Watson AI
The growing adoption of IBM’s (IBM) Watson AI platform is contributing significantly to the company’s overall business. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Drives Microsoft’s Average Revenue per User
Microsoft’s (MSFT) ARPU (average revenue per user) growth has continued to improve, buoyed by strong demand for its Office 365 and Azure products and Xbox Live monthly active users. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Oracle’s Soar Could Help It in the Cloud Space
Earlier, we discussed Oracle’s newest offering, Oracle Cloud, which will ease the migration of ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems to the cloud. Company & Industry OverviewsVMware’s Share Buyback Program
As part of VMware’s (VMW) share repurchase program, the company has bought back ~$5.4 billion in shares in the last five years. Earnings ReportCisco Led the Enterprise Collaboration Market at the End of 4Q17
According to Synergy Research, Cisco Systems (CSCO) has maintained a slender lead over Microsoft (MSFT) in the enterprise collaboration market. Company & Industry OverviewsWorkday Generates Strong Business Growth outside the US
In the last five years, Workday’s international business grew at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 57%.