Week in review: Netflix, Intel earnings; Apple debuts AirTags lost item trackers

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Video game stocks suffer pandemic hangover, hoping for E3 boost. (April 23, 2021)

Apple stock buybacks, dividend hike could be sugar on top for March quarter. (April 23, 2021)

Chipmaker Intel beats first-quarter targets but stock drops on outlook. (April 22, 2021)

Lam Research exits March quarter like a lion as chip gear sales surge. (April 21, 2021)

Chip gear maker ASML, IBD Stock of the Day, sees 30% sales growth in 2021. (April 21, 2021)

Netflix forecasts weak subscriber growth until big second-half movies, shows. (April 21, 2021)

Netflix stock falls as streamer badly misses subscriber targets. (April 20, 2021)

Apple debuts AirTags item trackers, new iMacs, iPads at spring product launch. (April 20, 2021)

Cricut stock seesaws despite positive reviews for crafting device maker. (April 20, 2021)

Recent IPO Vizio seeks to profit from shift to streaming video. (April 19, 2021)

Evergreen stories:

What are FANG stocks, and should you invest in them? (April 20, 2021)

Semiconductor stocks to buy and watch as Q1 earnings season starts. (April 19, 2021)

Photo: Netflix movie “I Care a Lot.” (Netflix)

Week in review: Adobe earnings, Netflix hit comedy movie

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Netflix stock gets lift from Adam Sandler, but bear waves caution flag. (June 20, 2019)

Apple’s “cash cow” iPhone business facing lull before 5G upgrade. (June 20, 2019)

Microsoft stock hits record high on bullish analyst report. (June 19, 2019)

Is AMD stock a buy right now? Here’s what its stock chart, earnings show. (June 19, 2019)

IBD Stock of the Day: Adobe stock flirts with buy point after upbeat report. (June 19, 2019)

Adobe stock nears buy point after second-quarter earnings beat. (June 18, 2019)

Chip stocks rally on news of U.S.-China trade summit next week. (June 18, 2019)

Apple iPhone sales weakness seen lingering into next year. (June 18, 2019)

IBD Stock of the Day: Universal Display stock breaks out of cup-with-handle base. (June 18, 2019)

Take-Two Interactive Software stock gets price-target hike on E3 showing. (June 17, 2019)

Apple stock gets price-target cut on lowered iPhone sales estimates. (June 17, 2019)

Photo: The Netflix original comedy movie “Murder Mystery,” starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, premiered on June 14. (Netflix)

Week in review: E3 2019, Broadcom earnings

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Broadcom warning throws cold water on second-half 2019 chip recovery. (June 14, 2019)

Broadcom stock tumbles on sales miss, outlook warning related to China. (June 13, 2019)

New iPhone lineup unlikely to spur big uptick in demand, analyst says. (June 13, 2019)

Chip equipment spending outlook revised down for 2019, 2020. (June 11, 2019)

Nintendo touts games for everyone at E3, reveals Netflix games. (June 11, 2019)

Microsoft, AMD grab early headlines at E3 video game show. (June 10, 2019)

Apple poised to lead consumer health care technology through apps. (June 10, 2019)

Chip stocks: Hope fading for second-half 2019 recovery. (June 10, 2019)

Photos: Woman at Nintendo’s E3 2019 booth (top); Keanu Reeves at Microsoft’s media briefing at E3 2019; and outside the Los Angeles Convention Center for E3 2019. (Photos: ESA)

Week in review: Apple WWDC, E3 preview, FANG stocks in regulatory crosshairs

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Cloud gaming, hot video game releases to dominate E3 2019. (June 7, 2019)

IBD Stock of the Day: Microsoft hits $1 trillion market cap, thanks to cloud. (June 7, 2019)

IBD Stock of the Day: AMD hits buy point on analyst’s cautious upgrade. (June 6, 2019)

Microsoft, Oracle team to take on cloud leader Amazon Web Services. (June 5, 2019)

Roku stock hits record high on bullish analyst report. (June 5, 2019)

FANG stocks, Apple in regulatory crosshairs, creating “headline risks.” (June 4, 2019)

Apple WWDC announcements offer little for investors, analysts say. (June 4, 2019)

Apple WWDC news: Big software updates, new Mac Pro computer. (June 3, 2019)

Samsung Electronics partners with AMD on mobile graphics chips. (June 3, 2019)

Infineon purchase of Cypress to create No. 1 auto chip supplier. (June 3, 2019)

Photos: Apple’s new Mac Pro computer (Apple); gamer at E3 2018 (Entertainment Software Association)

Week in review: Micron earnings, Intel CEO resigns

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Apple iPhone average selling prices seen dipping in next cycle. (June 22, 2018)

Top semiconductor equipment stock downgraded on slower foundry sales. (June 22, 2018)

Electronic Arts creating Netflix for video games: analyst. (June 22, 2018)

Data storage firm Smart Global Holdings beats earnings target. (June 21, 2018)

Netflix stock rise prompts analysts to raise their price targets. (June 21, 2018)

Intel CEO resigns after probe of improper relationship with staffer. (June 21, 2018)

Micron earnings report shows strength of memory chip market. (June 21, 2018)

Micron Technology stock jumps on sales, earnings guidance. (June 20, 2018)

AMD stock target raised while Intel stock target trimmed. (June 20, 2018)

Netflix stock rockets to all-time high on price-target hikes. (June 19, 2018)

Micron Technology shares under pressure ahead of earnings report. (June 18, 2018)

Video game stocks get price-target hikes post-E3 show. (June 18, 2018)

Photo: Micron Technology hybrid memory cube. (Micron)

Week in review: E3 2018 video game expo

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

These stocks got the biggest bounce from E3 video game expo. (June 15, 2018)

Apple to spend $900 million on original video content this year: analyst. (June 15, 2018)

Adobe stock nabs price-target hikes after beat-and-raise report. (June 15, 2018)

Adobe beats Wall Street’s second-quarter targets, guides higher. (June 14, 2018)

Netflix stock spikes to record high as investors ignore short-seller call. (June 14, 2018)

Apple services business faces skepticism from Wall Street analyst. (June 14, 2018)

Headset maker Turtle Beach riding high from “Fortnite effect.” (June 14, 2018)

“Red Dead” game not threatened by stiff competition, Take-Two CEO says. (June 13, 2018)

Two top chip-gear stocks hit with downgrades while one upgraded. (June 13, 2018)

NBA 2K League tries to stand out from esports crowd. (June 13, 2018)

Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft bring out big guns at E3 video game show. (June 12, 2018)

E3 to show video game industry vibrancy and innovation. (June 11, 2018)

Video game stocks called “must own” group ahead of E3 expo. (June 11, 2018)

Microsoft acquires 5 game studios, touts diverse E3 software lineup. (June 11, 2018)

EA enters battle royale games with “Battlefield 5.” (June 11, 2018)

Photos: E3 2018 in downtown Los Angeles. (ESA)

Week in review: Apple WWDC, Broadcom earnings

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

“Fortnite,” esports set to rule E3 video game show. (June 8, 2018)

Apple iPhone production pullback hits chip suppliers. (June 8, 2018)

Broadcom beats Wall Street’s fiscal second-quarter targets. (June 7, 2018)

Chip-gear maker Entegris flirts with buy point after acquisition. (June 7, 2018)

AMD stock nears buy point on trade show announcements. (June 6, 2018)

Apple having mixed success with services offerings. (June 6, 2018)

Broadcom looks to regain momentum after warning on weak demand. (June 5, 2018)

Chip stocks on the rise: ASML, STMicro, others. (June 5, 2018)

Apple gets positive reviews for WWDC keynote news. (June 5, 2018)

Apple debuts iOS 12, group FaceTime, new augmented reality apps. (June 4, 2018)

Microsoft to buy software development platform GitHub for $7.5 billion. (June 4, 2018)

Photo: Apple iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod. (Apple)

Week in review: Adobe earnings, post-E3 analyst reports

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

“Words With Friends” game publisher called “best idea” stock pick. (June 23, 2017)

Fitbit analyst gets more cautious ahead of new product launches. (June 23, 2017)

Apple Music seeks to rain on Spotify’s planned IPO parade. (June 23, 2017)

IBD 50 chip stock downgraded on valuation, steep expectations. (June 23, 2017)

Analysts weigh in on these 3 IBD 50 stocks. (June 23, 2017)

Adobe Systems stock gets more price-target hikes post-earnings. (June 22, 2017)

Why “Overwatch” is Activision Blizzard’s most important game. (June 22, 2017)

Oracle, CarMax upgraded; 2 opticals get price-target hikes. (June 22, 2017)

No Apple iPhone 8 sales expected in September quarter. (June 21, 2017)

Chipmaker AMD jumps on server-chip launch, bullish report. (June 21, 2017)

Adobe stock hits record high on beat-and-raise earnings report. (June 21, 2017)

Boeing, Adobe, Red Hat price targets hiked; Chevron downgraded (June 21, 2017)

Adobe crushes Wall Street’s Q2 estimates, guides higher. (June 20, 2017)

Augmented reality in iPhone 8: Is it a gimmick or a must-have? (June 20, 2017)

Apple lowers price on Apple Music, increases rivalry with Spotify. (June 20, 2017)

Bathing in E3 glow, Electronic Arts gets a price-target hike. (June 20, 2017)

Netflix price target hiked, Nvidia upgraded, Nike PT lowered. (June 20, 2017)

Adobe Systems looks to continue winning ways. (June 19, 2017)

Activision, EA earn price-target hikes on E3 showings. (June 19, 2017)

Apple to benefit from pent-up demand for iPhone 8 in China. (June 19, 2017)

Microsoft gets price-target hike on improved earnings outlook. (June 19, 2017)

Tracking-chip maker gets stock-rating downgrade; Qualcomm resumed at hold. (June 19, 2017)

Activision, EA touted post-E3; Costco cut after Amazon-Whole Foods. (June 19, 2017)

Photo: Activision Blizzard game “Overwatch.”

Week in review: E3 video game show

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Top video game stocks look attractive after E3 show. (June 16, 2017)

Amazon-Whole Foods deal sends this chip IPO soaring. (June 16, 2017)

Fantasies of Apple buying Disney fade with new hires. (June 16, 2017)

Two chip stocks on IBD 50 list initiated with buy ratings. (June 16, 2017)

Two chip gear makers earn price-target hikes in hot semiconductor market. (June 16, 2017)

3 chip stocks are plays on iPhone 8-led wireless charging shift. (June 15, 2017)

Video game publishers see more digital downloads, microtransactions. (June 15, 2017)

This company’s outlook points to strong Apple iPhone 8 cycle. (June 15, 2017)

Qualcomm gets price-target hike; Broadcom still a “top pick.” (June 15, 2017)

This deal opened Pandora’s Box of negative reactions. (June 14, 2017)

Nvidia to see lift from Nintendo Switch sales, gets price-target hike. (June 14, 2017)

Apple might have to make car to succeed in autonomous driving. (June 14, 2017)

These two video game publishers “well positioned” for holiday sales. (June 14, 2017)

Tracking-chip maker Impinj seen as “open-ended growth story.” (June 13, 2017)

Nintendo makes pitch for Switch at E3, previews new games. (June 13, 2017)

Sony touts 60 million PS4 console sales, E3 game unveilings. (June 13, 2017)

Apple finally confirms its worst-kept secret. (June 13, 2017)

Intel gets game on with e-sports partnerships, virtual reality, new chips. (June 12, 2017)

Is Apple hobbling older iPhones to spur upgrades? (June 12, 2017)

2 leading tech stocks grabbing early E3 buzz. (June 12, 2017)

Analyst tells Apple investors it’s time to step to the sidelines. (June 12, 2017)

Photo: “Star Wars Battlefront 2” from Electronic Arts.

Week in review: Apple WWDC, E3 preview, robot deliveries

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

E3 show to set expectations for big holiday video game launches. (June 9, 2017)

Apple dives nearly 4%, finds support at 50-day moving average. (June 9, 2017)

IBD 50 chip stock Cavium initiated with buy rating. (June 9, 2017)

Graphics chip maker Nvidia soars to record high, but reverses. (June 9, 2017)

Are drone deliveries and robotic gofers ready to serve you? (June 9, 2017)

Sirius XM makes strategic investment in Pandora Media. (June 9, 2017)

These 3 stocks are plays on the fast-growing e-sports market. (June 8, 2017)

Why being late to market doesn’t hurt Apple HomePod. (June 8, 2017)

NetEase hits record high despite sell rating; E3 show on tap. (June 8, 2017)

Dell Technologies tumbles below buy point despite solid results. (June 8, 2017)

“Star Wars,” “Call of Duty,” Scorpio vying to be top guns at E3 show. (June 7, 2017)

Device analysis reveals chip winners; Ambarella tumbles on outlook. (June 7, 2017)

This IBD 50 chip stock just notched a record high, here’s why. (June 6, 2017)

What Apple investors liked most from WWDC will surprise you. (June 6, 2017)

Apple plays catch-up with HomePod, upgraded Macs, Amazon Prime Video. (June 6, 2017)

Here’s how Apple will compete in the smart-home music market. (June 5, 2017)

Apple tied with China firm for lead in wearables. (June 5, 2017)

Apple solves iPhone 8 technical snag, production still delayed. (June 5, 2017)

Photo: Apple HomePod smart music speaker.

Week in review: Apple WWDC, E3, Microsoft buys LinkedIn

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Adobe Systems’ earnings hot streak seen continuing; Q2 out Tuesday. (June 18, 2016)

LinkedIn worth a few laughs, as well as $26.2 billion. (June 17, 2016)

Likely Apple OLED display supplier gets cautious report. (June 17, 2016)

China patent ruling against Apple unlikely to hold, analysts say. (June 17, 2016)

Apple stock hit with second price target cut, China action. (June 17, 2016)

E3 2016 winners and losers: Top games, big disappointments. (June 16, 2016)

Apple Watch 2 fitness focus pressuring Fitbit stock. (June 16, 2016)

“Clash of Clans” game maker possible $9 billion takeover target. (June 15, 2016)

Facebook, Google cash in on ads as news media firms struggle. (June 15, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 demand “muted” by next year’s rumored iPhone 8. (June 15, 2016)

Sony turns to Batman, “Star Wars” to lead virtual reality games. (June 14, 2016)

3 things investors loved about Apple WWDC keynote, and 2 they hated. (June 14, 2016)

Apple playing catch-up with rivals on software updates. (June 14, 2016)

Microsoft’s LinkedIn buy could put Salesforce, Workday in play. (June 14, 2016)

Apple stock falls on lackluster WWDC keynote, highlighted by emojis. (June 13, 2016)

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion as transition accelerates. (June 13, 2016)

EA kicks off E3 week with “Battlefield 1” debut, e-sports news. (June 13, 2016)

Photo: Someecards comic makes fun of Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn.

Week in review: E3 2015, Microsoft reorg

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Bethesda kicks off E3 week with “Doom,” “Fallout 4.” (June 15, 2015)

Microsoft rolls out new “Halo,” “Gears of War” games. (June 15, 2015)

Electronic Arts goes full force into “Star Wars” games. (June 15, 2015)

Adobe Systems unleashes big Creative Cloud update. (June 16, 2015)

Sony PS4 nabs exclusive content from Activision, Square Enix. (June 16, 2015)

“Star Fox” leads slim holiday game slate for Nintendo. (June 16, 2015)

Apple iPhone 6S forecast up, Watch outlook weakening. (June 16, 2015)

Microsoft shuffles executive suite; Nokia’s Elop out. (June 17, 2015)

Zynga ready to do battle in action-strategy mobile games. (June 17, 2015)

Apple iPad Pro on the way, iOS 9 code indicates. (June 17, 2015)

Virtual reality games face real market challenges. (June 18, 2015)

Apple Watch 2 could have camera for Dick Tracy video calls. (June 18, 2015)

E3 winners and losers: Wall Street edition. (June 18, 2015)

Netflix stock gets big price target hike from Oppenheimer. (June 19, 2015)

Microsoft’s Windows 10 poised to goose Q3 PC sales. (June 19, 2015)

Apple iPhone 6S will be a bit thicker, analyst says. (June 19, 2015)

Photo: E3 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (Photo by Patrick Seitz).

Week in review: Apple WWDC, DARPA Robotics Challenge winner

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

South Korean robot “terminates” Google-backed rivals. (June 8, 2015)

Don’t expect Apple stock to rise on WWDC news. (June 8, 2015)

Apple Music service fails to get investors dancing. (June 8, 2015)

5 key takeaways from Apple’s WWDC announcements. (June 9, 2015)

Spotify shows Apple who’s boss in streaming music. (June 10, 2015)

Netflix surges on stock split, expansion talk. (June 10, 2015)

GoPro faces flying camera competition, consumer “fatigue.” (June 10, 2015)

Oculus virtual reality gear poised to “revolutionize gaming.” (June 11, 2015)

E3 Preview: Hot video games, virtual reality, interactive toys. (June 12, 2015)

Warner Bros., Nintendo lead quiet May video game sales. (June 12, 2015)

Apple’s iPhone 6S could be Kim Kardashian’s dream phone. (June 12, 2015)

Adobe Systems keeping its head in the clouds. (June 12, 2015)

Photos:
Kim Kardashian uses an iPhone to take a selfie in a bathroom mirror for her self-portrait book “Selfish.” (Top)
South Korean robot DRC-Hubo from Team Kaist exits a vehicle at the DARPA Robotics Challenge.

Week in review: E3 show touts big video game titles

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Business PC sales ignore talk of “post-PC era” and rise. (June 13, 2014)

Metal takes center stage at 3D printer conference. (June 12, 2014)

Fitbit leads activity tracker market, but big rivals coming. (June 12, 2014)

Intel raises guidance on improved business PC demand. (June 12, 2014)

When will Apple stock surpass its all-time high? (June 12, 2014)

Samsung, Pebble dominate smartwatch sales, but Apple looms. (June 11, 2014)

Angie’s List, Care.com, Yelp unfazed by Amazon threat. (June 11, 2014)

Synaptics leaps on Renesas deal as sector M&A heats up. (June 11, 2014)

End of Windows Server 2003 seen sparking data center sales. (June 10, 2014)

Cavium up on bullish analyst report for chip designer. (June 10, 2014)

Synaptics jumps on acquisition, raised Q4 guidance. (June 10, 2014)

Broadcom baseband business exit earns positive report. (June 10, 2014)

Nintendo leans heavily on first-party games at E3. (June 10, 2014)

EA looks for fresh start with E3 game lineup. (June 10, 2014)

Microsoft hides Kinect in E3 presentation. (June 9, 2014)

Apple iWatch seen selling like iPad at launch. (June 9, 2014)

Apple investors stick around after stock split. (June 9, 2014)

Cirrus Logic may have lost Apple business to Maxim. (June 9, 2014)

Photos: EA’s “Battlefield Hardline”; Maria Menounos checks out her Fitbit activity tracker. 

Week in review: Apple announces iOS 8, Yosemite at WWDC

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Apple’s plans for Beats could include smart headphones. (June 6, 2014)

Apple stock split could give shares a lift. (June 6, 2014)

E3 video game show to focus on “Destiny,” other next-gen software. (June 5, 2014)

Cloud computing breathing new life into Microsoft. (June 5, 2014)

Chip gear sector is sexy again, as sales recover. (June 4, 2014)

3D printer sales could get boost from Amazon, Wal-Mart. (June 4, 2014)

Ambarella gets lift from security-camera sales. (June 4, 2014)

Vendors already making big-screen iPhone 6 cases. (June 4, 2014)

Bing celebrates 5th anniversary with Apple gains. (June 3, 2014)

Apple Health app heralds wearable device, analysts say. (June 3, 2014)

Apple software updates focus on health, home control. (June 2, 2014)

Windows XP users take a page from “Game of Thrones” author. (June 2, 2014)

Photos: Apple iPhone 5S handsets running iOS 8. 

Week in review: E3 video game show sees Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony making news

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Winners and losers from the 2012 E3 video game show, including Microsoft, Ubisoft, Nintendo and social games. (June 8, 2012)

Mario on Apple iPad? Analyst says Nintendo should do it. (June 8, 2012)

Best Buy founder and chairman quits; plans to sell his 20% stake in the consumer electronics retail chain. (June 7, 2012)

Facebook stock has rare up day on Nasdaq settlement plans. (June 6, 2012)

Amazon, Google, other tech stocks up despite downbeat JPMorgan report. (June 6, 2012)

Sony says new games signal long life for PlayStation 3 console. (June 6, 2012)

Ancestry.com weighs sale of company as growth slows. (June 6, 2012)

Nintendo builds case for its upcoming Wii U, which is a more complex video game console with a second screen. (June 5, 2012)

At E3 event, Microsoft gave no word on next Xbox, but rolled out more apps and games that use its Kinect sensor array. (June 4, 2012)

Photos: The Sony booth (top) and Microsoft booth at the 2012 E3 trade show in Los Angeles.

Week in review: Microsoft on target for fall release of Windows 8

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Microsoft on track to release Windows 8 in the fall. (June 1, 2012)

Video game companies at E3 show must “evolve or die.” (June 1, 2012)

Leap Wireless to offer no-contract, pre-paid Apple iPhones. (May 31, 2012)

Apple CEO says television business is “an area of intense interest” for the company. (May 30, 2012)

Photo: Windows 8 start screen with new Metro user interface.

Week in review: E3 brings controller-free games

The annual E3 video game conference in Los Angeles this week generated a lot of interesting product news.
The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com and Click, IBD’s Tech Blog.

Internet-connected Blu-ray Disc players threaten pay TV business. (June 18, 2010)

“Dance Central” from Viacom’s Harmonix looks like the killer app for Microsoft’s Kinect video game system for the Xbox 360. It also could spark a wave of dance video games. (June 18, 2010)

Sony and Nintendo hope to rejuvenate their video game businesses with new hardware. (June 16, 2010)

Potential for Microsoft’s game player-tracking controller called “astounding” by one analyst. (June 15, 2010)

"Dance Central" game demonstrated at Microsoft's E3 press event.