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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Week in review: Life360 stock jumps, Trump ponders stake in Intel


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

Trump wants to make Intel great again. What that means tor TSMC. (Aug. 15, 2025)

Spotify, IBD Stock of the Day, makes swift move above early buy point. (Aug. 15, 2025)

Applied Materials stock drops on weak outlook. CEO sees “increased uncertainty.” (Aug. 14, 2025)

Nvidia, AMD, other AI stocks score price-target hikes amid strong AI server demand. (Aug. 14, 2025)

NetEase stock drops after Chinese video game firm misses sales target. (Aug. 14, 2025)

EA stock hits record high on buzz for new video game. (Aug. 12, 2025)

Nvidia faces suspicion as it reenters China AI chip market. (Aug. 12, 2025)

Family safety stock Life360 surges as parents seek peace of mind. (Aug. 12, 2025)

Life360 stock rises as “anxiety economy” fuels growth. (Aug. 11, 2025)

Micron stock rises after memory-chip maker ups outlook. (Aug. 11, 2025)

Adobe stock downgraded as “AI is eating software.” (Aug. 11, 2025)

Photo: Life360 Tile device with school ID. (Life360)

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Week in review: Life360, NetEase, Take-Two, Applied Materials earnings


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

Roblox stock continues winning streak with help from Rihanna. (May 16, 2025)

Netflix stock hits record high on advertising initiative. (May 16, 2025)

How Apple, consumer tech companies got ahead of the Trump tariffs. (May 16, 2025)

Chip gear maker Applied Materials disappoints with slight sales miss. (May 15, 2025)

Video game publisher Take-Two offers mixed results, outlook. (May 15, 2025)

Netflix, IBD Stock of the Day, talks up advertising growth. (May 15, 2025)

Trump not happy with Apple moving iPhone production to India. (May 15, 2025)

“Marvel Rivals” game publisher hulks out after Q1 earnings beat. (May 15, 2025)

Who needs China? Saudi Arabia steps up as big buyer of AI chips. (May 14, 2025)

Spotify, IBD Stock of the Day, hovers in buy zone after breakout. (May 13, 2025)

Nvidia stock retakes key level on Saudi AI deal. (May 13, 2025)

Life360 stock rockets after first-quarter earnings beat. (May 13, 2025)

Family tracker app Life360 finds mixed first-quarter report. (May 12, 2025)

Apple stock rises on tariff relief, but services challenges remain overhang. (May 12, 2025)

Photo: Life360 app. (Life360)

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Week in review: AppLovin, Roku, SharkNinja, Supermicro, Vertiv, Zebra earnings


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

Nvidia dumps SoundHound, trims Arm stake, buys these 2 stocks. (Feb. 14, 2025)

Roku stock jumps on improving profitability, user growth. (Feb. 13, 2025)

Applied Materials stock drops on soft revenue outlook. (Feb. 13, 2025)

SharkNinja pummels Q4 estimates, raises targets for 2025. (Feb. 13, 2025)

Zebra Technologies tops Q4 views, gives cautious 2025 outlook. (Feb. 13, 2025)

AppLovin stock rockets after Q4 beat. What should investors do now? (Feb. 13, 2025)

AppLovin obliterates Q4 earnings target. APP stock soars. (Feb. 12, 2025)

Apple interested in making humanoid robot, top analyst says. (Feb. 12, 2025)

Adobe releases generative AI video model, claims key advantage. (Feb. 12, 2025)

Vertiv crushes Q4 forecasts on strong data center business. But stock falls on outlook. (Feb. 12, 2025)

Nvidia partner Supermicro cuts fiscal 2025 estimates, but sees big growth next year. (Feb. 11, 2025)

Apple reportedly picks Alibaba as China AI partner. (Feb. 11, 2025)

Astera Labs stock falls as investors nitpick Q4 report. (Feb. 11, 2025)

AI chip stock Astera Labs smashes Q4 views, but stock wavers. (Feb. 10, 2025)

Nvidia stock rallies, shakes off concerns about OpenAI moves. (Feb. 10, 2025)

Photo: SharkNinja partnered with SNL’s Chloe Fineman to celebrate its new Ninja Luxe CafĂ© All-in-One Espresso, Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Maker. (SharkNinja)

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Week in review: Netflix, Apple, Broadcom shares rising


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

Nvidia earnings report called “most important tech earnings in years.” (Aug. 23, 2024)

Apple stock seen getting lift from AI opportunity. (Aug. 23, 2024)

Intuit stock drops as investors parse guidance, long-term growth targets. (Aug. 23, 2024)

TurboTax maker Intuit rings up quarterly beat, guides higher for year. (Aug. 22, 2024)

Broadcom, IBD Stock of the Day, nabs two new AI chip customers. (Aug. 22, 2024)

Chip design firm Synopsys beats fiscal Q3 goals, boosts outlook. (Aug. 21, 2024)

Chipmaker Analog Devices tops estimates amid nascent market recovery. (Aug. 21, 2024)

Netflix stock hits all-time high on advertising sales success. (Aug. 20, 2024)

AMD steps up Nvidia rivalry with $4.9 billion acquisition. (Aug. 19, 2024)

Chip gear giant Applied Materials delivers beat-and-raise earnings report. (Aug. 15, 2024)

Photo: Actress Halle Barry attends the premiere of her Netflix movie “The Union.” (Netflix)

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Week in review: Video game job cuts, studio closures; ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ delayed


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

AMD stock rises on Microsoft plan to offer AMD AI processors on Azure. (May 17, 2024)

Layoffs, studio closures could signal bottom for video game stocks. (May 17, 2024)

Chip gear giant Applied Materials beats targets on DRAM equipment sales. (May 16, 2024)

Video game publisher Take-Two guides low for year ahead as “Grand Theft Auto 6” delayed. (May 16, 2024)

Netflix reveals big jump in advertising viewers, sending these stocks surging. (May 16, 2024)

Nvidia, IBD Stock of the Day, hits buy point ahead of earnings report. (May 15, 2024)

Dell stock hits record high after computer maker called “best way to play” AI server buildout. (May 15, 2024)

Financial software firm Alkami gaining ground with banks. (May 15, 2024)

Broadcom, IBD Stock of the Day, nears buy point on AI tailwind. (May 13, 2024)

Apple reportedly close to deal with OpenAI to add AI features to iPhone. (May 13, 2024)

Photo: “Grand Theft Auto 6” video game from Rockstar Games, a unit of Take-Two. (Take-Two Interactive Software)

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Week in review: Roku, AppLovin, GlobalFoundries, SharkNinja earnings


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

Adobe tumbles as OpenAI invades its turf with video creation tool. (Feb. 16, 2024)

Nvidia set for “most important earnings report of the year.” (Feb. 16, 2024)

Streaming video platform Roku tops user target, but stock drops. (Feb. 15, 2024)

Applied Materials stock surges after beat-and-raise earnings report. (Feb. 15, 2024)

InterDigital, IBD Stock of the Day, surprises with big beat-and-raise report (Feb. 15, 2024)

Super Micro Computer extends dizzying climb on bullish report. (Feb. 15, 2024)

SharkNinja slays fourth-quarter targets on strong holiday sales. (Feb. 15, 2024)

AppLovin gets kisses for Valentine’s Day earnings beat. (Feb. 14, 2024)

Apple’s AI strategy could include more useful virtual assistant, Siri 2.0. (Feb. 14, 2024)

Semiconductor market starting to recover, chip gear maker says. (Feb. 14, 2024)

Walmart reportedly wants to buy TV maker Vizio. Roku stock falls on the news. (Feb. 13, 2024)

AI stocks pull back after steep climb. Microsoft Copilot reviews are mixed. (Feb. 13, 2024)

GlobalFoundries latest chipmaker to guide lower for March quarter. (Feb. 13, 2024)

Cadence Design Systems stock falls on disappointing earnings outlook. (Feb. 12, 2024)

Arm continues meteoric rise amid AI stock buying frenzy (Feb. 12, 2024)

Evergreen stories:

Is Microsoft stock a buy as software giant touts artificial intelligence? (Feb. 12, 2024)

Is AMD stock a buy after chipmaker’s AI product launch? (Feb. 12, 2024)

Is Netflix stock a buy after video streamer’s fourth-quarter report? (Feb. 12, 2024)

Is Apple stock a buy after December-quarter earnings and Vision Pro launch? (Feb. 12, 2024)

Photo: SharkNinja’s Ninja DoubleStack XL vertical two-basket air fryer. (SharkNinja)

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Week in review: China chip trade sanctions, streaming video outlook, Adobe earnings


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

Semiconductor stocks led by AMD, Intel, Nvidia get boost from Wall Street analyst. (Dec. 15, 2023)

IBD Stock of the Day: Monday.com hits buy point after consolidation. (Dec. 14, 2023)

Intel unleashes new AI chips for data centers, PCs. (Dec. 14, 2023)

Arm gives chipmakers a leg up in semiconductor design. (Dec. 14, 2023)

Adobe stock falls as media software firm gives weak sales outlook. (Dec. 13, 2023)

China chip-gear buying could hit the brakes in 2024. (Dec. 13, 2023)

Microsoft stock rises on positive analyst reports. (Dec. 13, 2023)

IBD Stock of the Day: Applied Materials jumps back into buy zone. (Dec. 11, 2023)

Micron stock gets big price-target hike ahead of earnings report. (Dec. 11, 2023)

Judgment day is coming for streaming services not named Netflix or Amazon. (Dec. 8, 2023)

Why U.S. chip sanctions against China aren’t working. (Dec. 7, 2023)

Photo: Adobe Firefly generative AI image. (Adobe)

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Week in review: Autodesk, Microsoft, Nvidia make artificial intelligence news


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

Applied Materials beats quarterly goals, but stock falls on criminal probe report. (Nov. 16, 2023)

Dolby Laboratories hits off-key note with year-ahead guidance. (Nov. 16, 2023)

NetEase beats third-quarter earnings goal on strong video game sales. (Nov. 16, 2023)

Microsoft debuts homegrown AI chip to lessen reliance on Nvidia. (Nov. 15, 2023)

Autodesk touts AI but macro worries weigh on near-term prospects. (Nov. 15, 2023)

Nvidia stock extends winning streak with new AI processors. (Nov. 14, 2023)

Chip gear firm Camtek delivers beat-and-raise Q3 report. (Nov. 14, 2023)

Consumer AI device race kicks off with Humane’s Ai Pin. (Nov. 13, 2023)

Evergreen stories:

Is Netflix stock a buy after video streamer’s third-quarter report? (Nov. 14, 2023)

Is AMD stock a buy after chipmaker’s third-quarter report? (Nov. 14, 2023)

Is Microsoft stock a buy as software giant touts artificial intelligence? (Nov. 14, 2023)

Is Apple stock a buy ahead of the holiday shopping season? (Nov. 14, 2023)

Photo: Autodesk advertises its conference on the Sphere in Las Vegas. (Autodesk)

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Week in review: Take-Two, Synopsys, Applied Materials earnings


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

Semiconductor stock Rambus could be an acquisition target: analyst. (May 19, 2023)

ON Semiconductor seen outpacing rivals in silicon carbide chips. (May 19, 2023)

Chip gear maker Applied Materials seeing customers trim spending plans. (May 18, 2023)

Netflix stock surges on upbeat advertising business outlook. (May 18, 2023)

Cadence Design Systems, IBD Stock of the Day, rebounds from short pullback. (May 18, 2023)

Video game publisher Take-Two forecasts quiet year before huge growth. (May 17, 2023)

Synopsys stock rises as chip design software firm posts beat-and-raise report. (May 17, 2023)

Nvidia, ServiceNow partner on AI to improve IT help desks, other enterprise tasks. (May 17, 2023)

Southeast Asia internet firm Sea Limited sinks after missing quarterly targets. (May 16, 2023)

Lam Research passes buy point despite chip-gear spending drop. (May 15, 2023)

Photo: Take-Two video game “Marvel’s Midnight Suns.” (Take-Two Interactive Software)

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Week in review: Best Buy, Broadcom, Dell, HP, Marvell, Opera, SciPlay earnings


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

Apple stock has 5 underappreciated catalysts in the year ahead, analyst says. (March 3, 2023)

Chipmakers Broadcom, Marvell diverge with quarterly reports. (March 2, 2023)

Dell trounces estimates on solid infrastructure hardware sales. (March 2, 2023)

Tesla comments tank silicon carbide chipmakers Onsemi, STMicro, Wolfspeed. (March 2, 2023)

Best Buy beats fourth-quarter targets but consumer spending still weak. (March 2, 2023)

Casino games publisher SciPlay comes up aces with fourth-quarter report. (March 1, 2023)

Autonomous trucks are barreling ahead, but robot big rigs face a bumpy road. (March 1, 2023)

Applied Materials encroaches on ASML business with new chip gear. (March 1, 2023)

Chipmaker Ambarella tumbles on weak outlook for current quarter. (Feb. 28, 2023)

PC maker HP tops earnings target, gives upbeat profit outlook. (Feb. 28, 2023)

Web browser maker Opera belts out strong fourth-quarter report. (Feb. 27, 2023)

Photo: Best Buy associate with customer. (Best Buy)

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Week in review: Roku, Zebra, chipmakers post earnings reports


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

PDF Solutions pops on upbeat fourth-quarter earnings report. (Feb. 17, 2023)

Chip gear vendor Applied Materials posts beat-and-raise earnings report. (Feb. 16, 2023)

Zebra Technologies sprints past fourth-quarter targets but gives mixed outlook. (Feb. 16, 2023)

Synopsys stock falls on weak guidance after mixed quarterly report. (Feb. 15, 2023)

Roku stock surges on growth in new users in holiday quarter. (Feb. 15, 2023)

Analog Devices crushes quarterly targets on strong auto, industrial chip sales. (Feb. 15, 2023)

Contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries exceeds fourth-quarter goals, guides higher. (Feb. 14, 2023)

Cadence Design Systems stock rises on bullish guidance. (Feb. 13, 2023)

Lattice Semiconductor jumps after beat-and-raise quarterly report. (Feb. 13, 2023)

Evergreen stories:

Is AMD stock a buy after chipmaker’s mixed quarterly report? (Feb. 13, 2023)

Is Netflix stock a buy after video streamer’s fourth-quarter report? (Feb. 13, 2023)

Is Microsoft stock a buy as software giant touts artificial intelligence? (Feb. 13, 2023)

Is Apple stock a buy after December-quarter earnings miss? (Feb. 13, 2023)

Photo: Roku home screen (Roku)

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Week in review: Nvidia, Applied Materials earnings


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

Apple iPhone production snags could push $3 billion in sales to March quarter. (Nov. 18, 2022)

Applied Materials crushes quarterly goals, guides higher despite challenges. (Nov. 17, 2022)

Graphics-chip maker Nvidia misses earnings goal, beats on sales. (Nov. 16, 2022)

Micron warning pulls down semiconductor stocks (Nov. 16, 2022)

TSM stock surges after Warren Buffett takes big stake in chipmaker. (Nov. 15, 2022)

Photo: Nvidia AI data center (Nvidia)

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Week in review: Take-Two, Synopsys, Applied Materials, Analog Devices earnings


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

Apple iPhone supply chain proving “surprisingly resilient,” analyst says. (May 20, 2022)

Chip gear maker Applied Materials misses targets due to supply chain issues. (May 19, 2022)

Synopsys easily tops quarterly targets, guides well above views. (May 18, 2022)

Chipmaker Analog Devices trounces quarterly goals, guides higher. (May 18, 2022)

Broadcom, IBD Stock of the Day, stands out amid sell-off in semiconductor stocks. (May 17, 2022)

AMD, other chip stocks looking more attractive after sell-off: analyst. (May 17, 2022)

Video game publisher Take-Two delivers soft bookings, outlook. (May 16, 2022)

Netflix stock bear turned bull calls bottom for video streamer. (May 16, 2022)

Photo: Take-Two Interactive Software game “WWE 2K22” featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. (Take-Two)

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Week in review: Roku, Nvidia, Roblox earnings; AMD, Intel acquisitions


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

Roku stock tanks as supply-chain issues force sales miss, low guidance. (Feb. 17, 2022)

Apple iPhone upgrade plans increasing, survey shows. (Feb. 17, 2022)

Chip gear maker Applied Materials tops first-quarter goals but gives soft outlook. (Feb. 16, 2022)

Nvidia beats fourth-quarter targets on strong data-center chip sales. (Feb. 16, 2022)

Chipmaker Analog Devices posts beat-and-raise report; ADI stock rises. (Feb. 16, 2022)

Roblox stock crashes after video game platform misses fourth-quarter targets. (Feb. 15, 2022)

Tower Semiconductor stock rockets on Intel buyout. (Feb. 15, 2022)

AMD expands market scope with $49 billion acquisition of Xilinx. (Feb. 14, 2022)

Evergreen stories:

Is Micron stock a buy amid strong memory-chip sales? (Feb. 18, 2022)

Is Netflix stock a buy after video streamer’s Q4 earnings report? (Feb. 16, 2022)

Is Roku stock a buy before streaming platform’s earnings report? (Feb. 16, 2022)

Is Intel stock a buy after chipmaker’s deal to acquire Tower Semiconductor? (Feb. 16, 2022)

Is Microsoft stock a buy after software giant’s December-quarter report? (Feb. 16, 2022)

Is Apple stock a buy after iPhone maker’s earnings report? (Feb. 14, 2022)

Is AMD stock a buy after chipmaker’s acquisition of Xilinx? (Feb. 14, 2022)

Photo: Roku home screen. (Roku)

Friday, December 31, 2021

Week in review: CES 2022 previews


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

AMD purchase of Xilinx delayed by Chinese regulators. (Dec. 31, 2021)

CES 2022: Electric vehicles, digital health, metaverse in focus. (Dec. 30, 2021)

Apple iPhone production seen rebounding in Q1 after Q4 decline. (Dec. 28, 2021)

Applied Materials, IBD Stock of the Day, called top pick for 2022. (Dec. 28, 2021)

In-person CES show will go on despite Covid surge, exhibitor dropouts. (Dec. 27, 2021)

Photo: CES arch inside the Las Vegas Convention Center for CES 2019. (CES)

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Week in review: Metaverse story drives Roblox stock


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

Roblox stock continues meteoric rise on metaverse story. (Nov. 19, 2021)

Intuit stock jumps as financial software firm crushes earnings targets. (Nov. 18, 2021)

Chip gear firm Applied Materials blames supply chain issues for sales miss. (Nov. 18, 2021)

Chipmaker Nvidia beats third-quarter goals on strong data-center sales. (Nov. 17, 2021)

Speaker maker Sonos delivers in-line sales, guides higher. (Nov. 17, 2021)

Apple, IBD Stock of the Day, breaks out amid holiday sales buzz. (Nov. 17, 2021)

Chipmaker Qualcomm charts path from smartphones, Apple. (Nov. 16, 2021)

Augmented reality won’t take off until Apple enters market, says Morgan Stanley. (Nov. 15, 2021)

Industrial automation stocks perk up amid record robot sales. (Nov. 15, 2021)

Evergreen stories:

Is Micron stock a buy amid strong memory-chip sales? (Nov. 14, 2021)

Is Intel stock a buy after chipmaker’s third-quarter earnings report? (Nov. 14, 2021)

Is Roku stock a buy after streaming platform’s Q3 report? (Nov. 13, 2021)

Is Netflix stock a buy after video streamer’s Q3 earnings report? (Nov. 13, 2021)

Photo: Nike created a virtual playground on Roblox called Nikeland. (Nike)

Friday, September 17, 2021

Week in review: Apple iPhone 13 introduction


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

These highflying chip stocks are supported by sustained tailwinds. (Sept. 17, 2021)

Can robots take the place of first responders when danger strikes? (Sept. 17, 2021)

Market research stocks fueling data-driven economy. (Sept. 17, 2021)

Microsoft stock showing strength ahead of Windows 11 release. (Sept. 16, 2021)

Apple iPhone 13, carrier promotions seen driving consumers to 5G. (Sept. 15, 2021)

Apple unveils iPhone 13, new watches at fall product launch event. (Sept. 14, 2021)

Applied Materials, IBD Stock of the Day, approaching buy point. (Sept. 14, 2021)

Intuit’s acquisition of Mailchimp will extend its small business reach. (Sept. 14, 2021)

Evergreen stories:

Is Apple stock a buy after iPhone 13 debut? (Sept. 15, 2021)

Is Netflix stock a buy before video streamer’s Q3 earnings report? (Sept. 15, 2021)

Is Roku stock a buy ahead of streaming platform’s Q3 report? (Sept. 15, 2021)

Photo: Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max smartphones. (Apple)

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Week in review: Nvidia, Synopsys, Analog Devices earnings


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

Unity Software, IBD Stock of the Day, rallies off key support level. (Aug. 20, 2021)

Adobe, Microsoft advance as Wall Street applauds strategic moves. (Aug. 20, 2021)

Chip gear maker Applied Materials blows past quarterly targets. (Aug. 19, 2021)

Nvidia, IBD Stock of the Day, impresses with accelerating data center sales. (Aug. 19, 2021)

Graphics-chip maker Nvidia tops quarterly views as gaming sales soar. (Aug. 18, 2021)

Chip design software firm Synopsys beats quarterly targets, points higher. (Aug. 18, 2021)

Chipmaker Analog Devices posts beat-and-raise report, but growth slowing. (Aug. 18, 2021)

Evergreen stories:

Is Microsoft stock a buy after software giant’s June-quarter earnings report? (Aug. 20, 2021)

Is Apple stock a buy after its June-quarter earnings report? (Aug. 20, 2021)

Is Micron stock a buy as memory-chip market rises? (Aug. 15, 2021)

Is Intel stock a buy after chipmaker’s second-quarter earnings report? (Aug. 14, 2021)

Is AMD stock a buy after chipmaker’s second-quarter earnings report? (Aug. 14, 2021)

Photo: Nvidia Fleet Command offering. (Nvidia)

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Week in review: Autodesk, Best Buy, Dell, Intuit, Nvidia earnings


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

Apple stock malaise wears out analyst while others stay hopeful. (May 28, 2021)

Roblox pitch: Come for the games, stay for the experiences. (May 28, 2021)

Computer maker Dell crushes first-quarter sales, earnings views. (May 27, 2021)

Design software leader Autodesk beats earnings goals, but outlook lags. (May 27, 2021)

Industrial automation, robotics market is “in full swing” post-Covid. (May 27, 2021)

Retailer Best Buy demolishes first-quarter targets thanks to government stimulus. (May 27, 2021)

Nvidia earnings surge on strong gaming, data-center processor sales. (May 26, 2021)

Logitech, IBD Stock of the Day, could get multiyear Covid lift. (May 26, 2021)

Tax software leader Intuit edges earnings target on in-line sales. (May 25, 2021)

AppLovin stock notches record high after post-IPO swoon. (May 25, 2021)

Applied Materials, IBD Stock of the Day, surging on chipmaker spending plans. (May 24, 2021)

Evergreen stories:

Semiconductor companies: Where are they in the chip cycle? (May 24, 2021)

Photo: Best Buy television department (Best Buy)

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Week in review: Snap releases Spectacles AR smart glasses


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

Snap beats Apple to market with augmented reality glasses. (May 21, 2021)

Nvidia stock pops on 4-for-1 stock split, earnings expectations. (May 21, 2021)

Chip gear maker Applied Materials stomps second-quarter estimates. (May 20, 2021)

Investment bank calls bottom for semiconductor stocks; Analysts name top picks. (May 20, 2021)

Chip design software firm Synopsys trounces quarterly estimates, boosts outlook. (May 19, 2021)

Netflix stock gets bullish start as video streamer called “must-have” service. (May 19, 2021)

Chipmaker Analog Devices beats second-quarter estimates, guides up. (May 19, 2021)

“Grand Theft Auto” publisher Take-Two murders March-quarter estimates. (May 18, 2021)

Apple Music beats Spotify to market with high-fidelity streaming service. (May 17, 2021)

Evergreen stories:

Is Roku stock a buy as company starts streaming former Quibi shows? (May 20, 2021)

Is Micron stock a buy as memory-chip market recovers? (May 19, 2021)

Is Intel stock a buy after chipmaker’s first-quarter earnings report? (May 19, 2021)

Is Netflix stock a buy after streamer’s disappointing first quarter? (May 19, 2021)

Is AMD stock a buy as chipmaker takes market share from Intel? (May 19, 2021)

Is Microsoft stock a buy as software giant gains cloud market share? (May 18, 2021)

Is Apple stock a buy ahead of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference? (May 18, 2021)

Photos: Snap Spectacles AR smart glasses and simulated view from glasses. (Snap)