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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Week in review: Chip stock meltdown; Spotify, Cadence, Impinj, TI earnings


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

Microsoft’s earnings report puts spotlight on cloud, AI. (July 26, 2024)

Low smartphone upgrades at AT&T signal headwind for Apple. (July 25, 2024)

Nvidia, semiconductor stocks seesaw after Wednesday’s meltdown. (July 25, 2024)

Tracking-chip maker Impinj locates better-than-expected Q2 results. (July 24, 2024)

Chip gear supplier KLA delivers beat-and-raise report, sending shares higher. (July 24, 2024)

Apple stock seen rising on AI replacement cycle. (July 24, 2024)

Texas Instruments stock rises after chipmaker posts earnings beat. (July 23, 2024)

What Verizon’s low smartphone upgrades mean for Apple. (July 23, 2024)

Streaming music giant Spotify beats Q2 subscriber, profit targets. (July 23, 2024)

Cadence Design Systems beats Q2 targets, but guides below views. (July 22, 2024)

Netflix’s advertising business is taking longer to scale than expected. (July 22, 2024)

Nvidia stock gets price-target hikes as shares test key support level. (July 22, 2024)

Photo: Blake Shelton and Post Malone perform onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2024 in June. (Spotify)

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Week in review: Movie theaters reopening; Impinj, Teradyne profiles

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

Led by “Star Wars” game, Electronic Arts slate gets a thumbs-up. (June 19, 2020)

Now virtual, Apple’s annual show offers new software, possible chip switch. (June 19, 2020)

Teradyne stock tests buy zone as test equipment maker rebounds. (June 19, 2020)

Spotify stock rockets on podcasting deal with Kim Kardashian West. (June 18, 2020)

Movie theaters hope to coax consumers back after coronavirus lockdowns. (June 18, 2020)

Is Spotify stock a buy right now? Here’s what its earnings, charts show. (June 18, 2020)

Is Micron stock a buy ahead of chipmaker’s quarterly report? (June 18, 2020)

Netflix shows pricing power in international survey. (June 17, 2020)

Cloud chip stocks are played out for now, Morgan Stanley says. (June 16, 2020)

Apple iPhone 12 debut back on for September, analysts say. (June 16, 2020)

This tracking-chip maker wants to make it “Rain” with tiny devices. (June 15, 2020)

Photo: Impinj M700 tracking chip on a U.S. penny coin. (Impinj)

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Week in review: Broadcom, Ambarella earnings; Podcasting boom

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

Spotify, Apple, Amazon raise the stakes in podcast market. (June 5, 2020)

Broadcom stock shakes off Apple iPhone delay to complete round trip. (June 5, 2020)

Chipmaker Broadcom beats revenue goal on software sales. (June 4, 2020)

Defending Apple TV+: Too soon to write off streaming video service. (June 4, 2020)

Chipmaker Ambarella tops first-quarter targets but guides low. (June 2, 2020)

Chipmaker Qorvo, IBD Stock of the Day, gets a 5G wireless boost. (June 2, 2020)

Microsoft seen beating Apple to $2 trillion market-cap milestone. (June 2, 2020)

Apple could reach $2 trillion market cap in next four years — Here’s how. (June 1, 2020)

Video game stock Zynga surges to 8-year high on acquisition, raised outlook. (June 1, 2020)

Video game stocks to buy and watch, including esports stocks. (June 1, 2020)

What are FANG stocks, and should you invest in them? (June 1, 2020)

Is Roku stock a buy as Covid-19 shut-ins use its streaming video service? (June 1, 2020)

Photo: Joe Rogan, host of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. (Spotify)

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Week in review: Apple streaming video launch; ON Semiconductor buys Quantenna

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

Security cameras, lighting to drive smart home device sales. (March 29, 2019)

Hot chip stock Xilinx scores price-target hikes on 5G business. (March 29, 2019)

Kardashian game maker Glu Mobile ends celebrity worship to focus on diverse portfolio. (March 29, 2019)

Disney video service poses little risk to Netflix in U.S.: survey. (March 28, 2019)

Semiconductor stocks to buy and watch ahead of Q1 earnings season. (March 28, 2019)

ON Semiconductor boosts wireless portfolio with Quantenna buy. (March 28, 2019)

Spotify Technology buys third podcasting company in two months. (March 26, 2019)

Adobe, ServiceNow partner in move to improve customer experience. (March 26, 2019)

Apple streaming video reveal is all sizzle, no steak, analysts say. (March 26, 2019)

Apple unveils subscription video, news, gaming services at glitzy event. (March 25, 2019)

Photo: Actresses Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston discuss their TV series “The Morning Show” for Apple TV Plus at a media event on March 25, 2019, in Cupertino, Calif. (Apple)

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Week in review: Taylor Swift app, Steven Spielberg signs with Apple

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

Netflix binges on price-target hikes ahead of Q3 earnings. (Oct. 13, 2017)

Apple iPhone X deliveries could be 2 months after preorders. (Oct. 13, 2017)

HP stock gets lift from bullish 2018 earnings guidance. (Oct. 13, 2017)

Nvidia stock rated buy on data center, AI, self-driving car markets. (Oct. 13, 2017)

Lam Research, other chip-gear stocks earn price-target hikes. (Oct. 13, 2017)

Nvidia scores price-target hike; Chip-gear firms notch new highs. (Oct. 12, 2017)

Smart speaker sales to spike this holiday with Amazon seen leading. (Oct. 12, 2017)

IBD 50 stock Kemet continues streak of multiyear highs. (Oct. 12, 2017)

Netflix rate hikes demonstrate its pricing power, analyst says. (Oct. 12, 2017)

Glu Mobile turnaround taking shape thanks to Taylor Swift. (Oct. 12, 2017)

Teen survey reveals hottest video games this holiday season. (Oct. 11, 2017)

Surveys show pent-up demand for Apple’s new iPhones. (Oct. 11, 2017)

Netflix stock gets price-target hikes on upbeat forecasts. (Oct. 11, 2017)

Chip-equipment maker Ichor hits new high in wake of breakout. (Oct. 10, 2017)

Apple, Spielberg team on first big streaming video deal: report. (Oct. 10, 2017)

Apple iPhone X supercycle might not materialize: analyst. (Oct. 10, 2017)

This could push Apple to $1 trillion market cap, analyst says. (Oct. 10, 2017)

Nvidia shares jump as chip leader debuts computer for self-driving cars. (Oct. 10, 2017)

Netflix notches new high as analysts see rate hikes as smart move. (Oct. 9, 2017)

Apple seen benefiting from Trump tax plan, boosting shares. (Oct. 9, 2017)

Video game stocks “heading into choppy waters,” analyst says. (Oct. 9, 2017)

Photo: Pop singer Taylor Swift.

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Week in review: Micron earnings, Nicki Minaj game

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

Nicki Minaj no match for Mario in mobile games. (Dec. 23, 2016)

Apple, Broadcom, Nvidia among RBC’s top stock picks for 2017. (Dec. 23, 2016)

Apple seen offering iPhone 7S, iPhone 8 models in 2017. (Dec. 22, 2016)

Nvidia nails record high, Inphi gets price-target hike. (Dec. 22, 2016)

Microsoft hits record high on bullish reports. (Dec. 22, 2016)

Micron Technology soars on “eye-popping” Q2 guidance. (Dec. 22, 2016)

Micron Technology stock jumps on Q1 earnings beat, Q2 guidance. (Dec. 21, 2016)

TDK to buy InvenSense for $1.3 billion as chip M&A continues. (Dec. 21, 2016)

Nvidia soars to record high on big price-target hike. (Dec. 20, 2016)

Nintendo stock skids as “Super Mario Run” disappoints. (Dec. 20, 2016)

Apple stock nears buy point on India, news on new Mac desktops. (Dec. 20, 2016)

Apple iPhone 8 could throw users a curve. (Dec. 19, 2016)

FANG stock pullback a buying opportunity: Canaccord Genuity. (Dec. 19, 2016)

Applied Materials downgraded; 3 other chip gear makers rated buy. (Dec. 19, 2016)

Photo: Promotional art for “Nicki Minaj: The Empire” game from Glu Mobile.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Week in review: Apple EU tax bill, new Fitbit devices

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

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q3 earnings overshadowed by deal talk. (Sept. 3, 2016)

Video game publisher stocks notch record highs. (Sept. 2, 2016)

Apple catches lucky break from Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery problem. (Sept. 2, 2016)

Broadcom gets price target hikes after beat and raise, but stock falls. (Sept. 2, 2016)

Broadcom disappoints despite beating Q3 sales, earnings goal. (Sept. 1, 2016)

“Pokemon Go” grosses nearly twice as much as latest “Star Trek” movie. (Sept. 1, 2016)

Apple planning to bring billions in overseas cash to U.S. next year. (Sept. 1, 2016)

Global smartphone shipments flat, hurt by iPhone decline. (Sept. 1, 2016)

IRobot’s Roomba faces new rival in China’s Xiaomi. (Aug. 31, 2016)

Activision Blizzard reinvigorates “World of Warcraft” franchise. (Aug. 31, 2016)

Broadcom stock gets price target hike on eve of Q3 earnings. (Aug. 30, 2016)

Fitbit’s new wearables should lead to hot holiday sales: Morgan Stanley (Aug. 30, 2016)

Apple CEO Tim Cook slams “unprecedented” EU tax ruling. (Aug. 30, 2016)

Microsoft stock gets bullish report on cloud prospects. (Aug. 29, 2016)

Netflix dips on sell rating, as bears and bulls fight over stock. (Aug. 29, 2016)

Apple schedules Sept. 7 event for iPhone 7 reveal. (Aug. 29, 2016)

Fitbit debuts new fitness bands ahead of holiday shopping season. (Aug. 29, 2016)

Photo: Athlete and model Gabby Reece wears a Fitbit Charge 2. (Fitbit)

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Week in review: Britney Spears game; Take-Two earnings

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

Facebook’s alleged liberal news bias gets comedy treatment. (May 20, 2016)

Apple begins retail refresh with San Francisco store. (May 20, 2016)

Apple has largest cash stockpile, twice that of Microsoft’s. (May 20, 2016)

Britney Spears game lifts Glu, but big publishers winning. (May 19, 2016)

Take-Two’s “Grand Theft Auto” still has gas in the tank. (May 19, 2016)

Hedge funds dump Apple, buy Facebook in Q1. (May 19, 2016)

Fitbit’s new bands could double as mobile wallets. (May 18, 2016)

Apple bull sees path to $1 trillion market cap. (May 18, 2016)

Microsoft sheds low-end mobile phone business. (May 18, 2016)

EA scores positive reviews from investor day; Stock gets PT hike. (May 18, 2016)

Apple to double iPhone memory with next handset: report. (May 17, 2016)

Netflix signs programming deal with Hispanic TV leader Univision. (May 17, 2016)

Roku holds lead in streaming media players, but Amazon, Apple gain. (May 17, 2016)

Apple has reportedly started production on iPhone 7. (May 17, 2016)

Startup bubble bursting, valuations due for reset, analyst says. (May 16, 2016)

Microsoft stock rated hold, seen near full value in choppy market. (May 16, 2016)

Fitbit, Apple lead in wearables, but other brands gaining fast. (May 16, 2016)

As growth investors flee Apple, Warren Buffett sees value. (May 16, 2016)

Netflix gets vote of confidence from RBC amid heightened skepticism. (May 16, 2016)

Photo: Glu Mobile video game “Britney Spears: American Dream.”

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Week in review: Apple and FBI clash on iPhone privacy

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

Fitbit Q4 earnings report could be catalyst for beleaguered stock. (Feb. 20, 2016)

Feds file motion to force Apple to help FBI hack iPhone. (Feb. 19, 2016)

Smartwatch shipments skyrocket in Q4, passing Swiss watches. (Feb. 19, 2016)

Apple’s iPhone privacy stand draws tech industry support. (Feb. 18, 2016)

Kendall and Kylie Jenner video game gives Glu Mobile a lift. (Feb. 18, 2016)

Apple last quarter suffered first-ever decline in iPhone sales. (Feb. 18, 2016)

Garmin races up 17% on strong Q4, driven by fitness, outdoor. (Feb. 17, 2016)

Apple vows fight with feds to maintain smartphone privacy. (Feb. 17, 2016)

Mattel enters 3D printing, 360-degree imagery with Autodesk, Google. (Feb. 16, 2016)

Over quarter of U.S. iPhone owners still use 4-inch handsets. (Feb. 16, 2016)

Kanye West boosts Tidal, vows not to offer new album via Apple. (Feb. 16, 2016)

Photo: “Kendall & Kylie” video game from Glu Mobile.

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Week in review: Super Bowl tech ads, GoPro earnings

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

Tech firms draft Neeson, Schwarzenegger for Super Bowl 50 ads. (Feb. 5, 2016)

Redbox faces hit from accelerating shift to streaming video. (Feb. 5, 2016)

iRobot sells military robot division to focus on home robots. (Feb. 4, 2016)

Take-Two Interactive Software’s games show staying power; Q3 beats. (Feb. 4, 2016)

Taylor Swift video game in Glu Mobile investors’ “Wildest Dreams.” (Feb. 4, 2016)

Morgan Stanley says Apple stock ripe for picking. (Feb. 4, 2016)

Action camera maker GoPro mauled by bears after Q4 earnings. (Feb. 4, 2016)

GoPro wipes out after giving horrible Q1 guidance; Q4 misses. (Feb. 3, 2016)

Fitbit gets fashionable with Alta fitness wristband. (Feb. 3, 2016)

Fitbit given physical, passes with outperform rating. (Feb. 2, 2016)

Netflix stock value too compelling to pass up, Piper Jaffray says. (Feb. 2, 2016)

Apple poised to disappoint with March product-launch event. (Feb. 2, 2016)

Everybody into the pool! Take-Two joins esports trend. (Feb. 1, 2016)

Microsoft’s badgering pays off with more Windows 10 upgrades. (Feb. 1, 2016)

Netflix scores big at Screen Actors Guild Awards with four trophies. (Feb. 1, 2016)

Apple iPad sales falling twice as fast as overall tablet market. (Feb. 1, 2016)

Photo: Actor Liam Neeson stars in a Super Bowl 50 commercial touting LG’s flagship OLED television. (LG photo.)

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Week in review: Weak start for Katy Perry video game

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

News media is blowing cord-cutting trend out of proportion. (Dec. 24, 2015)

GoPro’s Karma drone could support 360-degree video camera. (Dec. 24, 2015)

Smartphones moving to AMOLED screens; Is Apple next? (Dec. 23, 2015)

IPhone 7 a “make or break” product for Apple growth. (Dec. 23, 2015)

Apple iPhone sales concerns now pushing into June quarter. (Dec. 22, 2015)

Why 2016 may be watershed year for virtual reality. (Dec. 22, 2015)

Robotic exoskeletons stepping out of science fiction. (Dec. 22, 2015)

No fireworks for Katy Perry game; Glu Mobile tanks. (Dec. 21, 2015)

Apple’s March quarter could be brutal for iPhone sales. (Dec. 21, 2015)

Fitbit holiday sales “exploding” as Christmas nears. (Dec. 21, 2015)

Artificial intelligence alarmists lead Luddite nods. (Dec. 21, 2015)

Photo: Screenshot of Glu Mobile video game “Katy Perry Pop.”

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Week in review: Apple stock sinks, Netflix stock soars

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

Best Buy’s Apple Watch retail launch comes up short. (Aug. 7, 2015)

Teens prefer texting to phone calls, survey shows. (Aug. 7, 2015)

Netflix growth potential underestimated, Pivotal says. (Aug. 7, 2015)

Apple iPhone 6S chip will offer performance “to kill for.” (Aug. 6, 2015)

“Battleground stock” Apple unmoved by Apple Music news. (Aug. 6, 2015)

Fitbit limping on gross margin concerns. (Aug. 6, 2015)

Fitbit races past Q2 forecasts, but stock tuckers out. (Aug. 5, 2015)

Fitbit crushes Q2 forecasts, guides higher. (Aug. 5, 2015)

Netflix stock notches another record high. (Aug. 5, 2015)

Apple struggles to remain positive after BoA downgrade. (Aug. 5, 2015)

Glu Mobile signs Nicki Minaj; no reason to “Pound the Alarm.” (Aug. 5, 2015)

Activision hits high score on Q2 beat, guidance. (Aug. 5, 2015)

Harman said capitalizing on connected car, Q4 beats. (Aug. 4, 2015)

Netflix seen replicating U.S. success overseas. (Aug. 4, 2015)

Apple experiences gravity, falls on growth concerns. (Aug. 4, 2015)

Activision Blizzard levels up on Q2 earnings beat. (Aug. 4, 2015)

Apple stock sinks on iPhone, China and Apple Music concerns. (Aug. 3, 2015)

Photo: Apple iPhone 6 and Apple Watch.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Week in review: Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift make tech news

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

Demi Lovato plans to give video games a “Heart Attack.” (June 26, 2015)

Google top choice for mobile search, finding local shops. (June 26, 2015)

Micron hurt by slow PC sales, memory pricing. (June 26, 2015)

Netflix analysts hit the sell button. (June 25, 2015)

Voice messaging possible killer app for Apple Watch. (June 25, 2015)

Taylor Swift gives her blessing to Apple Music. (June 25, 2015)

LED light maker Cree dims on outlook, restructuring. (June 25, 2015)

EA, Take-Two to benefit from console upgrade “sweet spot.” (June 24, 2015)

Fitbit gets investors’ hearts racing with first down day. (June 24, 2015)

Apple gets a Carl Icahn bounce, other upbeat reports. (June 24, 2015)

Netflix stock reverses from high as Carl Icahn bails. (June 24, 2015)

Windows 10 demand “ridiculously high,” poll shows. (June 24, 2015)

Netflix stock jumps on 7-for-1 stock split. (June 23, 2015)

Barack Obama might want to switch fitness bands. (June 23, 2014)

Synaptics rocked by Apple iPhone chip report. (June 23, 2014)

Ambarella plunge called a “buying opportunity.” (June 23, 2015)

Fitbit surges as report shows fitness tracker market healthy. (June 22, 2015)

Netflix stock climbs on bullish BTIG report. (June 22, 2015)

Apple changes its tune after Taylor Swift complains. (June 22, 2015)

Ambarella stock plummets on short-seller’s report. (June 22, 2015)

Photo: Screenshot from Demi Lovato video game by Pocket Gems.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

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.


Saturday, May 2, 2015

Week in review: Apple, GoPro earnings; Britney Spears video game

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

Apple Watch interest described as “tepid,” “lackluster.” (May 1, 2015)

9 chip stocks riding on Apple Watch. (May 1, 2015)

Apple targeting old folks to sell more iPads. (May 1, 2015)

Apple stock dinged by Apple Watch production, tech issues. (April 30, 2015)

Microsoft talks up cloud move, but some aren’t swayed. (April 30, 2015)

Oops, Glu Mobile did it again; Signs Britney Spears. (April 30, 2015)

Harman drives into foreign currency headwinds. (April 30, 2015)

Microsoft sets bold goal for Windows 10: Get on 1 billion devices. (April 29, 2015)

First-time smartphone buyers pick Android over Apple. (April 29, 2015)

GoPro hints at 360-degree action camera in the works. (April 29, 2015)

GoPro jumps on earnings, bullish outlook, acquisition. (April 28, 2015)

GoPro beats Q1 targets, buys French company Kolor. (April 28, 2015)

Apple’s vague Watch comments dissected on Wall Street. (April 28, 2015)

5 key takeaways from Apple’s blowout Q2 report. (April 28, 2015)

“Fantastic” iPhone sales fuel Apple’s Q2 beat. (April 27, 2015)

Apple crushes March-quarter forecasts on big iPhone beat. (April 27, 2015)

GoPro sales growth poised to ease in first quarter. (April 27, 2015)

Photo: Pop singer Britney Spears.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Week in review: Microsoft Q3 earnings, Apple Watch launch

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

Apple sales, earnings seen decelerating in March quarter. (April 25, 2015)

Apple Watch debut quiet; 3,000 apps flood online store. (April 24, 2015)

Microsoft stock surges higher on cloud business growth. (April 24, 2015)

Microsoft surprises Wall Street with big Q3 beat. (April 23, 2015)

IRobot working on robotic lawn mower, but product not imminent. (April 23, 2015)

Streaming music lags in the car, where AM-FM still rules. (April 23, 2015)

Apple Watch called “silver bullet” for wearables. (April 22, 2015)

Microsoft expected to disclose Q3 earnings slump. (April 22, 2015)

Travel apps leading Apple Watch software. (April 22, 2015)

Apple Pay extends lead over eBay’s PayPal. (April 21, 2015)

Netflix stock has room to run, despite recent climb. (April 21, 2015)

Apple iPhone sales, cash return plan focus of Q2 report. (April 20, 2015)

Netflix stock hits record high for third straight day. (April 20, 2015)

Photo: Singer Katy Perry shows off her gold Apple Watch.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Week in review: Apple Internet TV, celebrity video games, Adobe earnings

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

Apple building new set-top box for its Internet TV service. (March 20, 2015)

Most video game players still want physical discs. (March 20, 2015)

Amazon drone test flights cleared for takeoff by FAA. (March 19, 2015)

Here’s why Apple wants a new streaming music service. (March 19, 2015)

TAG Heuer winds up Google, Intel to take on Apple Watch. (March 19, 2015)

Harman sitting pretty in car infotainment market. (March 19, 2015)

Vasco Data Security scores two government approvals. (March 19, 2015)

Qualys outlook strong, but valuation concerns linger. (March 19, 2015)

Kendall and Kylie Jenner video game could break seventh seal. (March 18, 2015)

Sony pursues cord cutters with over-the-top TV service. (March 18, 2015)

Will iPhone sales still grow after iPhone 6 series surge? (March 18, 2015)

Adobe Creative Cloud subscriber additions disappoint. (March 18, 2015)

Adobe EPS growth best in 4 years, but outlook soft. (March 17, 2015)

Chip equipment sales increase doesn’t lift all boats. (March 17, 2015)

Adobe Systems adds third pillar to cloud strategy. (March 17, 2015)

Apple streaming video service a steppingstone to TV set. (March 17, 2015)

Nintendo’s Mario to make the leap to smartphones. (March 17, 2015)

Photos: Apple TV set-top box (top); Kendall and Kylie Jenner video game.


Saturday, February 7, 2015

Week in review: GoPro earnings, Luddite awards, Kate Upton, Katy Perry

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

Automakers fuel record industrial robot orders. (Feb. 6, 2015)

Anti-Tesla Motors states win 2014 Luddite Award. (Feb. 6, 2015)

Redbox parent up on steps to return more green to investors. (Feb. 6, 2015)

“Call of Duty” maker combating foreign currency woes. (Feb. 6, 2015)

GoPro falls on gross margin forecast, lockup expiration. (Feb. 6, 2015)

GoPro guidance spooks investors, but Q4 beats. (Feb. 5, 2015)

Katy Perry tie-up adds fireworks to Glu Mobile stock. (Feb. 5, 2015)

Apple in talks with TV programmers for Internet service. (Feb. 5, 2015)

GoPro bringing action videos to Roku viewers. (Feb. 5, 2015)

Alibaba delivers tea by drone in China, beats Amazon. (Feb. 4, 2015)

Kate Upton shows Liam Neeson her special set of skills. (Feb. 4, 2015)

GoPro sell-off ahead of Q4 earnings report “overdone.” (Feb. 4, 2015)

“Grand Theft Auto” maker slays holiday quarter targets. (Feb. 4, 2015)

Netflix, Apple boost planned debt offerings. (Feb. 3, 2015)

Amazon, Sprint circling RadioShack retail locations. (Feb. 3, 2015)

Windows XP users stubbornly refuse to upgrade. (Feb. 2, 2015)

Sierra Wireless flies higher on stock upgrade. (Feb. 2, 2015)

Apple converts sapphire factory into data center. (Feb. 2, 2015)

Netflix bond issue gets another ratings downgrade. (Feb. 2, 2015)

Apple loses tablet share, prepping iPad Pro. (Feb. 2, 2015)

Photo: Kate Upton as Greek goddess Athena in the mobile game “Game of War: Fire Age.” 

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Week in review: Over-the-top TV market heats up for Netflix, Amazon, Dish

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

Netflix international growth to pinch Q4 profits. (Jan. 16, 2015)

Profiting from the selfie craze: OmniVision Technologies. (Jan. 16, 2015)

GoPro ambitions in media, drones dinged in negative report. (Jan. 16, 2015)

Battle of cloud titans has just begun, Goldman says. (Jan. 16, 2015)

“Call of Duty” success doesn’t lift overall game sales. (Jan. 16, 2015)

GoPro trying to go pro with live sports video. (Jan. 15, 2015)

Bears come out of hibernation, maul Apple. (Jan. 15, 2015)

Best Buy takes polar bear plunge on outlook. (Jan. 15, 2015)

Video surveillance gear sales eye-catching. (Jan. 14, 2015)

CDW, Tech Data downgraded by cautious Goldman Sachs. (Jan. 14, 2015)

Netflix could be turning Japanese this fall, reports say. (Jan. 14, 2015)

Apple poised to report best growth in two years. (Jan. 14, 2015)

GameStop rises on strong next-generation software sales. (Jan. 14, 2015)

Amazon sees Netflix’s Adam Sandler, raises with Woody Allen. (Jan. 13, 2015)

Apple ripe for the picking, Credit Suisse says. (Jan. 13, 2015)

GoPro stock slammed hard by Apple wave. (Jan. 13, 2015)

HP within striking distance of reclaiming PC crown. (Jan. 13, 2015)

Dish Network wins CES 2015 with Sling TV service. (Jan. 12, 2015)

Apple Watch has no peer at CES 2015, analyst says. (Jan. 12, 2015)

Amazon, Netflix Golden Globe wins raise streaming video stakes. (Jan. 12, 2015)

Strong U.S. dollar to nick IT spending growth in 2015. (Jan. 12, 2015)

Photo: Dish Network’s Sling TV.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Week in review: Adobe Q4 earnings, Lindsay Lohan video game, Trimble drone program

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

Apple to begin Apple Watch mass production this month. (Dec. 12, 2014)

Lindsay Lohan video game debuts, copies Kim Kardashian. (Dec. 12, 2014)

GoPro entering “period full of positive catalysts” (Dec. 12, 2014)

Activision “Call of Duty” fails to lift declining video game sales. (Dec. 12, 2014)

Adobe turns corner on cloud transition, hits high. (Dec. 12, 2014)

Adobe Systems soars on Q4 cloud growth. (Dec. 11, 2014)

Trimble drone program gets cleared for takeoff. (Dec. 11, 2014)

GoPro customers buying, GoPro investors selling. (Dec. 11, 2014)

Retailers pushing smart home devices to mass market. (Dec. 11, 2014)

Netflix needs another hit, but “Marco Polo” might be all wet. (Dec. 10, 2014)

Average U.S. home has two streaming video devices. (Dec. 10, 2014)

Adobe counting on Creative Cloud to make it rain. (Dec. 10, 2014)

Chip manufacturing equipment sales slowing. (Dec. 9, 2014)

Apple iPhone 6 Plus now 50% of iPhone production. (Dec. 9, 2014)

“Wearables” a hot buzzword this holiday; Fitbit leads. (Dec. 9, 2014)

Apple “hoarding” iPhone 6 supply for its own stores. (Dec. 8, 2014)

Photos: Lindsay Lohan shows off her new mobile game “Lindsay Lohan’s The Price of Fame”; Trimble Navigation aerial surveillance drone.