Week in review: GameStop, Micron earnings; red iPhone 7 debuts

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

GameStop races to diversify as video game sales sag. (March 24, 2017)

Chip-gear makers rise on upbeat Micron outlook. (March 24, 2017)

Micron leaps on second-quarter earnings; Nvidia signs Tencent. (March 24, 2017)

As Apple flirts with record high, analysts raise price targets. (March 24, 2017)

GameStop crumbles on weak 2017 profit guidance. (March 23, 2017)

Memory-chip maker Micron Technology jumps on earnings, guidance beat. (March 23, 2017)

Apple preps India iPhone production, buys Workflow app. (March 23, 2017)

Sirius XM satellite radio downgraded on less favorable risk-reward. (March 22, 2017)

Apple AirPods will be bigger deal than Apple Watch: analyst. (March 22, 2017)

Adobe, Microsoft join forces in sales, marketing software. (March 21, 2017)

Memory-chip maker Micron gets price-target increase. (March 21, 2017)

Apple debuts red iPhone 7, cheaper iPad, new video app. (March 21, 2017)

Netflix international growth numbers likely to surprise: report. (March 20, 2017)

AMD, Analog get analyst boosts; Monolithic Power still a buy. (March 20, 2017)

Wall Street’s iPhone 8 estimates “way too low”; Apple gets price hike. (March 20, 2017)

Photo: Red iPhone 7 (Apple)

Week in review: Nintendo Switch details, Q4 PC statistics

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

IPhone 8 could be last hurrah for Apple smartphone growth. (Jan. 13, 2017)

Netflix hits record high as sentiment improves ahead of Q4 earnings. (Jan. 13, 2017)

Nintendo stock falls on Switch console pricing, prospects. (Jan. 13, 2017)

GameStop tumbles on miserable holiday sales report. (Jan. 13, 2017)

Apple is moving into a spaceship HQ, but needs hit products to blast off. (Jan. 13, 2017)

Life insurers gather momentum, face risk and reward in 2017. (Jan. 13, 2017)

Consumer drones proving a tough business for anyone but DJI. (Jan. 12, 2017)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing dips on cautious Q1 guidance. (Jan. 12, 2017)

Netflix called top stock pick ahead of Q4 earnings report. (Jan. 12, 2017)

Apple in talks to bulk up Apple Music with original video. (Jan. 12, 2017)

PC market consolidates around Lenovo, HP, Dell; Apple fades. (Jan. 11, 2017)

Netflix added to stock buy lists ahead of Q4 earnings report. (Jan. 11, 2017)

Apple AirPods wireless earbuds off to fast start. (Jan. 11, 2017)

Apple looks to augment product lineup with AR smartglasses. (Jan. 10, 2017)

Nvidia stock gets price-target hike despite valuation concerns. (Jan. 10, 2017)

Nvidia leads broad chip sector gains, gets CES bounce. (Jan. 9, 2017)

Apple stock breaks out after Morgan Stanley calls it a “top pick.” (Jan. 9, 2017)

Photo: Nintendo Switch video game console.

Week in review: HP, GameStop earnings; Black Friday sales

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

Roomba maker iRobot hopes to clean up this Christmas. (Nov. 25, 2016)

Holiday video-game gifts: Wrapped present or digital download? (Nov. 25, 2016)

Apple might phase out low-cost iPhone SE in 2017. (Nov. 25, 2016)

Apple joining Black Friday sales frenzy. (Nov. 23, 2016)

GameStop jumps on Q3 earnings beat, diversification strategy. (Nov. 23, 2016)

Strong notebook PC sales give HP a lift, but EPS guide misses. (Nov. 23, 2016)

HP posts surprise revenue gain in Q4 on strong PC sales. (Nov. 22, 2016)

Macom Technology Solutions gets price-target hike on acquisition news. (Nov. 22, 2016)

Netflix crowned winner in internet TV business. (Nov. 21, 2016)

PC, printer maker HP poised for earnings growth in fiscal Q4. (Nov. 21, 2016)

Apple quits wireless router business: report. (Nov. 21, 2016)

Apple poised for prime spot under Christmas tree. (Nov. 21, 2016)

Apple plays Negan with smartphone industry profits. (Nov. 21, 2016)

Photo: HP Spectre notebook computer.

Week in review: Best Buy, GameStop, HP earnings

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

Apple should buy Sirius XM satellite radio, CNBC’s Jim Cramer says. (Aug. 26, 2016)

Samsung pushing Galaxy Note 7 hard ahead of iPhone 7 launch. (Aug. 26, 2016)

GameStop falls on Q2 sales miss; earnings targets maintained. (Aug. 26, 2016)

Nike, Dollar General, Splunk downgraded; Medtronic price target hiked. (Aug. 26, 2016)

Electronics For Imaging stock breaks out on bullish report. (Aug. 25, 2016)

Netflix stock projected to rise 50%, fueled by millennials. (Aug. 25, 2016)

Apple might take on Snapchat with video-sharing app: report. (Aug. 25, 2016)

HP printing woes hit stock, but not for long. (Aug. 25, 2016)

Netflix, L-3 upgraded; Northrop, Workday downgraded. (Aug. 25, 2016)

HP stock tumbles in late trading on weak earnings outlook. (Aug. 24, 2016)

Garmin stock cut to sell by Goldman Sachs on fitness headwinds. (Aug. 24, 2016)

Best Buy gets price target hikes; Garmin downgraded; Lockheed neutral. (Aug. 24, 2016)

Netflix on pace to top 100 million subscribers worldwide by 2018. (Aug. 23, 2016)

Electronic Arts breaks tackles, hits new high on NFL game launch. (Aug. 23, 2016)

Fitbit, Garmin, GoPro get lift from Best Buy’s Q2 earnings report. (Aug. 23, 2016)

Best Buy stock jumps on Q2 earnings beat as same-store sales rise. (Aug. 23, 2016)

Square, United rated buys; Logitech, ResMed downgraded. (Aug. 23, 2016)

HP faces PC, printer headwinds in fiscal Q3 earnings report. (Aug. 22, 2016)

Best Buy, GameStop earnings dogged by Target report. (Aug. 22, 2016)

Most-anticipated video game is out of this world. (Aug. 22, 2016)

Apple’s smartphone profit share slipping vs. Samsung. (Aug. 22, 2016)

Anheuser-Busch upgraded; Micron, Microsemi get PT hikes. (Aug. 22, 2016)

Photo: HP Envy 4524 printer.

Week in review: Fitbit, EA, Activision, Take-Two earnings

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

Apple changing its strategy for TV: report. (Aug. 5, 2016)

OLED leader Universal Display cracks on Q2 miss. (Aug. 5, 2016)

Remote control maker Universal Electronics slips on Q2 report. (Aug. 5, 2016)

Video game firms Activision, Take-Two get price target hikes. (Aug. 5, 2016)

Priceline stock climbs late on EPS beat and raise. (Aug. 4, 2016)

Tech reseller CDW doing well in challenging climate, analysts say. (Aug. 4, 2016)

Apple seeks to extend patent protection to look of device. (Aug. 4, 2016)

Apple iPhone 8 sales seen rising 20% over upcoming iPhone 7. (Aug. 3, 2016)

Twitter stock gets boost from takeover chatter. (Aug. 3, 2016)

Fitbit gets pulses racing with Q2 beat, strong outlook. (Aug. 3, 2016)

Electronic Arts stock gets price target hikes on Q1 earnings. (Aug. 3, 2016)

Samsung debuts new phablet, takes shots at Apple iPhone. (Aug. 2, 2016)

Fitbit beats Q2 views, reaffirms full-year guidance. (Aug. 2, 2016)

Logitech stock near 5-year-plus high after June-quarter beat. (Aug. 2, 2016)

GameStop gobbles 507 AT&T Mobility stores in diversification move. (Aug. 2, 2016)

Netflix finds badly needed hit series in “Stranger Things.” (Aug. 2, 2016)

IRobot stock rises as Dyson releases competing robot vacuum. (Aug. 1, 2016)

OLED display technology stocks hit record highs. (Aug. 1, 2016)

Activision, EA, Take-Two near record highs ahead of earnings. (Aug. 1, 2016)

Fitbit hopes for clean bill of health for Q2, rest of year. (Aug. 1, 2016)

Kanye West goads Apple CEO Tim Cook to buy Tidal. (Aug. 1, 2016)

Windows 10 adoption hits 21% as free upgrade offer ends. (Aug. 1, 2016)

Photo: Screenshot from Activision’s video game “Overwatch.”

Week in review: China’s Xiaomi launches Mi Drone; GameStop, HP earnings

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

Apple’s OLED iPhone decision could lift these companies. (May 27, 2016)

Apple WWDC announcements mark next possible catalyst for stock. (May 27, 2016)

GameStop gets lift from mobile phones, collectibles; Game sales slip. (May 27, 2016)

Chinese firm undercuts rivals with cheap drone for the masses. (May 25, 2016)

HP Inc. misses revenue target on weak PC, printer sales. (May 25, 2016)

Microsoft takes $950 million charge to revamp smartphone unit. (May 25, 2016)

Europe seeks to regulate content on Netflix, other streamers. (May 25, 2016)

Apple building Siri-based rival to Amazon Echo. (May 25, 2016)

Red Bull gives GoPro wings, but camera maker still low-flier. (May 24, 2016)

Will Apple iPhone 7 sell, with bigger upgrade coming next year? (May 24, 2016)

Microsoft stock oversold, gets upgrade on cloud prospects. (May 24, 2016)

Best Buy latest retailer to disappoint, gives soft profit outlook. (May 24, 2016)

Microsoft’s addictive video game “Minecraft” reaches China. (May 23, 2016)

Apple shakes off concerns about becoming the next BlackBerry. (May 23, 2016)

Universal Display spikes on iPhone OLED prospects. (May 23, 2016)

Netflix gaining in Europe, but faces regulatory mandates. (May 23, 2016)

Photo: The Mi Drone from China’s Xiaomi.

Week in review: Microsoft Build conference, Apple at 40, iPhone hack case over

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

Low-cost iPhone SE could dent Apple’s profit margins. (April 1, 2016)

Microsoft stock gets price target hike from Build conference news. (April 1, 2016)

Middle-aged Apple might get a sports car, new girlfriend. (March 31, 2016)

Fitbit’s latest fitness trackers off to strong start. (March 31, 2016)

Microsoft stock gets boost from AI, machine learning initiatives. (March 31, 2016)

Apple stock upgraded to buy on iPhone 7, 8 prospects. (March 30, 2016)

Junior could get a college scholarship for playing video games. (March 30, 2016)

Microsoft stock rises ahead of Build developers conference. (March 29, 2016)

Questions remain after feds quit Apple iPhone hack case. (March 29, 2016)

Augmented reality could be the next big leap for personal computing. (March 29, 2016)

Feds withdraw order that Apple hack killer’s iPhone. (March 28, 2016)

Apple dividend hike may be next possible catalyst for stock. (March 28, 2016)

Adobe driving third wave of enterprise software disruption. (March 28, 2016)

GameStop turns to mobile devices, collectibles as game sales slip. (March 28, 2016)

Photo: University of California, Irvine, introduces academic scholarships for e-sports athletes. (UCI photo)

Week in review: Holiday sales disappoint for GoPro, GameStop, Best Buy

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

Netflix subscriber growth key to Q4 earnings report. (Jan. 16, 2016)

More analysts join the herd cutting Apple iPhone estimates. (Jan. 15, 2016)

Activision’s “Black Ops 3” rakes in the green at U.S. retail. (Jan. 15, 2016)

Netflix U.S. subscriber growth a concern for Q4. (Jan. 14, 2016)

GoPro slapped with downgrades, price target cuts. (Jan. 14, 2016)

Best Buy reports crummy holiday season; stock falls. (Jan. 14, 2016)

GoPro stock crashes on holiday sales, profit warning. (Jan. 13, 2016)

Apple M&A speculation continues with Time Warner chatter. (Jan. 13, 2016)

Sony poised to dominate virtual reality market. (Jan. 13, 2016)

Apple bucks declining PC sales trend. (Jan. 12, 2016)

GameStop slides on digital download worries. (Jan. 12, 2016)

Study indicates Apple Watch holiday sales “tepid.” (Jan. 12, 2016)

Apple’s March-quarter iPhone guidance an overhang for stock. (Jan. 12, 2016)

Netflix gets price-target cut on international losses. (Jan. 12, 2016)

Virtual reality, autonomous cars make impact at CES 2016. (Jan. 11, 2016)

Apple stock rises on rare positive analyst report. (Jan. 11, 2016)

Netflix skunked by Amazon.com at Golden Globe Awards. (Jan. 11, 2016)

Fitbit stock falls below IPO price post-CES. (Jan. 11, 2016)

Photo: GoPro corporate photo.

Week in review: HP, GameStop earnings

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

12 oddly specific dating websites to make you forget Match. (Nov. 25, 2015)

Virtual reality predicted to have breakout year. (Nov. 25, 2015)

HP Inc. Q4 earnings expose dark side of PC business. (Nov. 25, 2015)

HP Inc. guidance disappoints as PC, printer sales sag. (Nov. 24, 2015)

GameStop targeting pop culture geeks with new stores. (Nov. 24, 2015)

Apple iPhone prospects rise on upgrade plans, China momentum. (Nov. 24, 2015)

Apple predicted to gain smartphone share in 2016. (Nov. 24, 2015)

Microsoft tag team driving “new era” at software giant. (Nov. 23, 2015)

Apple car: Will it be more like Ferrari or Ford? (Nov. 23, 2015)

New “Star Wars” movie could aid Imax global expansion. (Nov. 23, 2015)

GameStop report sinks video game stocks, sparks debate. (Nov. 23, 2015)

GameStop craters on Q3 sales, earnings miss. (Nov. 23, 2015)

HP investors to see if they bet on the right horse. (Nov. 22, 2015)

Photo: GameStop’s ThinkGeek pop-culture store at the Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla.

Week in review: Apple iPad Pro launches; Fitbit, GoPro, GameStop tumble

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

Amazon, Microsoft tighten grip on cloud market. (Nov. 13, 2015)

Did Apple Watch give Fossil its “BlackBerry moment”? (Nov. 13, 2015)

GameStop weakness exposed by retail sales report. (Nov. 13, 2015)

Fitbit takes ill as secondary stock offer cuts value. (Nov. 13, 2015)

How low can GoPro stock go? Shares hit post-IPO nadir. (Nov. 12, 2015)

Apple ramps up hiring in Ireland ahead of tax ruling. (Nov. 12, 2015)

Apple iPad Pro launches, signals trouble for Intel. (Nov. 12, 2015)

Microsoft appeases EU with German data centers. (Nov. 11, 2015)

Apple makes enemy of PayPal with rumored service. (Nov. 11, 2015)

Activision’s “Black Ops 3” comes out with guns blazing. (Nov. 11, 2015)

Ultra HD TVs going mainstream this holiday season. (Nov. 11, 2015)

Apple 2016 predictions: Streaming TV service, car investments. (Nov. 9, 2015)

Apple iPad Pro aims to tap enterprise tablet market. (Nov. 9, 2015)

GoPro needs to attract more soccer moms, baseball dads. (Nov. 9, 2015)

Photo: Apple iPad Pro tablet with regular-size and mini iPads.

Week in review: DARPA Robotics Challenge begins

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

Disaster-response robots slow in coming. (June 5, 2015)

Terminator-style robots are on a rescue mission. (June 4, 2015)

E-sports to generate $252 million this year. (June 3, 2015)

New music service unlikely to move the needle for Apple. (June 3, 2015)

IPhone might beat December sales record as momentum continues. (June 3, 2015)

Zebra Technologies making hay with Motorola purchase. (June 3, 2015)

Microsoft buys to-do list app maker for over $100 million. (June 2, 2015)

Apple investors nervous about 2016 comparisons. (June 2, 2015)

GameStop buying Geeknet to cash in on collectibles. (June 2, 2015)

Apple Watch software update, but no sales data, seen at WWDC. (June 1, 2015)

GoPro shoots higher on new entry-level action camera. (June 1, 2015)

Microsoft’s Windows 10 out July 29, in time for back-to-school. (June 1, 2015)

Photo: The bipedal robot Running Man from IHMC Robotics traverses the course at the DARPA Robotics Challenge on June 5, 2015, in Pomona, Calif. (DARPA photo.)

Week in review: GameStop, TiVo earnings; virtual reality news

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

GameStop stomps Q1 forecasts with earnings beat. (May 29, 2015)

Apple Watch sales outlook reduced again. (May 28, 2015)

Tablet forecast turns from growth to decline. (May 28, 2015)

GoPro adding quadcopters, 360-degree video rigs to lineup. (May 28, 2015)

CBS CEO reveals Apple’s Internet TV ambitions. (May 27, 2015)

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella named most influential tech exec. (May 27, 2015)

Virtual reality called tech’s next mega trend. (May 27, 2015)

TiVo rallies on Q1 pay-TV subscriber growth. (May 27, 2015)

Synaptics primed to ride fingerprint security adoption. (May 26, 2015)

Slowing China sales, iPhone 6 juggernaut pinching Android. (May 26, 2015)

Netflix international subscribers seen skyrocketing. (May 26, 2015)

Apple promotes Jony Ive to chief design officer. (May 26, 2015)

Photo: Users try out Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets. (Facebook photo)

Week in review: Apple Watch anticipation grows, GameStop results disappoint

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

Apple might expand iPhone family with three new models. (March 27, 2015)

GameStop Q4 results disappoint, moves to diversify. (March 27, 2015)

NXP, Freescale poised to rule automotive chips. (March 27, 2015)

Over-the-top TV bundles deemed dead on arrival. (March 26, 2015)

GoPro stock cruises higher on second upbeat report. (March 26, 2015)

Apple a kingmaker in MEMS market. (March 25, 2015)

How Apple Watch buying will be like a BuzzFeed quiz. (March 25, 2015)

GoPro analyst calls bottom on stock with bullish report. (March 25, 2015)

Apple reportedly cuts Apple Watch production in half. (March 24, 2015)

Apple Watch sales could be hurt by pricing, battery life. (March 23, 2015)

Photo: The Apple Watch.

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.

Week in review: Best Buy returns to sales growth

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

Obama expands visas for tech students, entrepreneurs. (Nov. 21, 2014)

Comcast stretches broadband subscriber lead in Q3. (Nov. 21, 2014)

GameStop losing ground to digital downloads, stock tanks. (Nov. 21, 2014)

Wearable devices to consumers: You’re putting me on. (Nov. 20, 2014)

Apple Watch demand underestimated, Morgan Stanley says. (Nov. 20, 2014)

Best Buy returns to sales growth after 10 quarters of decline. (Nov. 20, 2014)

GoPro wipes out on pricing of secondary stock offer. (Nov. 20, 2014)

“Penguins of Madagascar” on a mission to save DreamWorks. (Nov. 19, 2014)

Big investors are increasing their stake in Apple. (Nov. 19, 2014)

Synchronoss Technologies tumbles on analyst downgrade. (Nov. 19, 2014)

Netflix preps for launch in Australia, New Zealand. (Nov. 19, 2014)

Synaptics putting its fingerprints on more markets. (Nov. 19, 2014)

Amazon Web Services rains on other cloud vendors. (Nov. 18, 2014)

GoPro, Ambarella surge ahead of Thanksgiving weekend sales. (Nov. 18, 2014)

Apple stock rises on improved supply of iPhone 6 handsets. (Nov. 18, 2014)

Apple iPhone 6 could be Grinch for apparel retailers. (Nov. 17, 2014)

Apple Watch could do three times Fossil sales in first year. (Nov. 17, 2014)

Martha Stewart says 3D print your napkin rings. (Nov. 17, 2014)

Photos: Scene from DreamWorks Animation’s “Penguins of Madagascar”; Martha Stewart 3D printed objects. 

Week in review: Chip stocks enter downcycle, GT Advanced Tech files for bankruptcy protection

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

Chips fall as semi “canary” sings “correction.” (Oct. 10, 2014)

Chip stocks dive as industry enters downcycle. (Oct. 10, 2014)

Netflix set to reveal gains from European expansion. (Oct. 10, 2014)

Google’s “Shamu” phablet aims to eclipse Apple iPhone 6 Plus. (Oct. 10, 2014)

Google Now beats Apple’s Siri and Microsoft’s Cortana. (Oct. 9, 2014)

PC industry consolidation is crowding out smaller vendors. (Oct. 9, 2014)

Apple stock “dramatically undervalued,” Carl Icahn says. (Oct. 9, 2014)

LED lighting sales growth seen slowing. (Oct. 8, 2014)

GoPro a hit with teens, but stock buffeted by downgrade. (Oct. 8, 2014)

Long-rumored Apple TV app store could be reality soon. (Oct. 8, 2014)

Apple looking for iPad sales boost with new models. (Oct. 8, 2014)

Apple, Netflix, GameStop score well in U.S. teen survey. (Oct. 7, 2014)

Apple Pay could slay PayPal, other newbies in mobile e-wallets. (Oct. 7, 2014)

Apple picks the bones of sapphire maker GT Advanced Tech. (Oct. 7, 2014)

Commercial uses seen fueling unmanned aerial vehicles. (Oct. 6, 2014)

GoPro Hero4 Black camera sees “powerful” early demand. (Oct. 6, 2014)

Netflix rival Redbox Instant bites the dust. (Oct. 6, 2014)

IPhone 6 issue creates hairy situation for Apple. (Oct. 6, 2014)

GT Advanced Technologies craters on bankruptcy filing. (Oct. 6, 2014)

Photo: GT Advanced Technologies sapphire furnace. 

Week in review: Discovery Channel ‘Shark Week’ fiction, consumer 3D printer adoption

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

Apple blunder could impact iPhone 6 supply this fall. (Aug. 22, 2014)

GameStop overachieves in Q2 but faces tough comparisons ahead. (Aug. 22, 2014)

Mobile apps dominate time spent on digital media. (Aug. 22, 2014)

Atmel, Fairchild Semi named possible acquisition targets. (Aug. 21, 2014)

Xiaomi looks like Simpsons Apple parody, but is growing fast. (Aug. 21, 2014)

Intel urged to buy MediaTek to grow mobile chip business. (Aug. 20, 2014)

Steve Ballmer exit could lead to bigger Microsoft dividends. (Aug. 20, 2014)

Apple hits new high on fall products, but iWatch might slip. (Aug. 20, 2014)

Discovery stoops to conquer with Shark Week fiction. (Aug. 19, 2014)

Intel tightens grip on PC graphics chip market. (Aug. 19, 2014)

Consumer 3D printing still over 5 years away despite hype. (Aug. 19, 2014)

Apple stock flirts with record high as Morgan Stanley pounds table. (Aug. 18, 2014)

People might not wait for Apple iWatch after seeing Moto 360. (Aug. 18, 2014)

AT&T, Sprint leading 4.5G wireless buildout. (Aug. 18, 2014)

Apple iPhone 6 could beat already lofty expectations. (Aug. 18, 2014)

Photos: Still from “Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine” on Discovery Channel (top); MakerBot 3D printer display at Home Depot. 

Week in review: Tesla Motors earnings, 3D selfies, EA online service

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

Redbox tests DVD price increases, lowers kiosk count. (Aug. 1, 2014)

GoPro second-quarter selfie shows blemishes. (Aug. 1, 2014)

Tesla hints at surprises ahead, possibly self-driving cars. (Aug. 1, 2014)

Tesla Motors rolls over Q2 sales, profit forecasts. (July 31, 2014)

Wearable devices to supercharge wireless chip sales. (July 31, 2014)

Samsung sneezes, Micron Technology catches cold. (July 31, 2014)

Honeymoon over for Kim Kardashian game maker Glu Mobile. (July 31, 2014)

GameStop analysts split on digital download threat. (July 30, 2014)

“Applesphere” poised to surround you like a Sharknado. (July 30, 2014)

Tesla Motors Q2 sales seen driven by China, U.K. (July 30, 2014)

GameStop hammered by threat from EA online service. (July 29, 2014)

Huawei, Chinese smartphone makers outpacing market. (July 29, 2014)

Corning stock cracks on Q2 earnings miss. (July 29, 2014)

Yandex Q2 revenue beat; Ad sales, search queries up. (July 29, 2014)

3D selfies could give consumer 3D printing a lift. (July 28, 2014)

How many iPhones must die before Apple protects them? (July 28, 2014)

Photos: Tesla Model S sedan (top): 3D-printed bobbleheads from Amazon.com. 

Week in review: Microsoft launches Surface Pro 3 tablet; Best Buy reports earnings

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

Amazon offers 30-day free trials of Fire TV set-top box. (May 23, 2014)

GameStop Q1 gives investors “all clear” sign. (May 23, 2014)

Google, IBM software likely to rev up self-driving cars. (May 22, 2014)

Best Buy blames slow sales on device manufacturers. (May 22, 2014)

Best Buy beats views on Q1 earnings, but misses on sales. (May 22, 2014)

Apple might buy Beats Electronics with foreign cash. (May 22, 2014)

Autodesk, Google, HP, Apple eye consumer 3D printer market. (May 21, 2014)

Best Buy investors looking for signs of stabilization. (May 21, 2014)

Netflix planning 6-country European invasion this fall. (May 21, 2014)

Phone financing rapidly replacing subsidized handsets. (May 20, 2014)

Microsoft hopes third try at tablets the charm. (May 20, 2014)

Microsoft’s new Surface tablet pitched as laptop replacement. (May 20, 2014)

Samsung tops Apple in smartphone user satisfaction. (May 20, 2014)

Samsung’s latest marketing stunt “pushes boundaries.” (May 19, 2014)

Google’s YouTube likely as profitable as Netflix. (May 19, 2014)

Micron, Nvidia get lift from bullish chip report. (May 19, 2014)

Google in talks to buy Twitch video-game service. (May 19, 2014)

Facebook, spurned by Snapchat, makes competing app. (May 19, 2014)

Photos: Microsoft Corporate Vice President Panos Panay introduces the Surface Pro 3 tablet (Microsoft photo); Amazon Fire TV set-top box. 

Week in review: Facebook buys Oculus VR; Microsoft bows Office for iPad

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

SanDisk has “game-changing product” now in testing, RBC says. (March 28, 2014)

Office for iPad is good for Apple tablet sales, but bad for Microsoft Surface. (March 28, 2014)

For Apple, the money in Microsoft Office for iPad is in tablet sales, not a possible share of subscription revenue. (March 28, 2014)

Apple iPhone 6 could “tank” the company’s gross margins. (March 28, 2014)

Microsoft debuts Office for iPad, no longer “holding back.” (March 27, 2014)

Cloud computing market thunders with Google and Amazon price cuts. (March 27, 2014)

GameStop posts disappointing Q4 score and 2014 guidance. (March 27, 2014)

Digital journalism startups bring money, jobs and excitement to the news business. (March 26, 2014)

Nvidia focus on cost control could boost earnings. (March 26, 2014)

Facebook’s future is straight out of “WALL-E.” (March 26, 2014)

Facebook is the front page for millennial news readers. (March 25, 2014)

Twitter needs better sorting and filtering tools, survey shows. (March 25, 2014)

How is Windows XP like an ’80s rock classic?
Cue the 1986 song “The Final Countdown” by Swedish hair-metal band Europe.
Countdown clocks warn Windows XP users to upgrade ... or else. (March 25, 2014)

Apple-Comcast streaming deal seems far-fetched. (March 24, 2014)

Photos: Oculus VR virtual reality goggles (top); Office for iPad displayed on Apple tablets.