Week in review: Sirius XM to buy Pandora

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Intel reports progress on PC chip supply, production issues. (Sept. 28, 2018)

Intuit stock rises following positive reviews from investor day. (Sept. 28, 2018)

Nvidia artificial intelligence platform “nears tipping point.” (Sept. 28, 2018)

AMD stock downgraded amid “irrational expectations” by investors. (Sept. 27, 2018)

Apple stock gets fresh buy rating on services growth potential. (Sept. 27, 2018)

Roku stock spikes to all-time high on new set-top boxes. (Sept. 26, 2018)

Survey shows strong demand for iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4. (Sept. 26, 2018)

Semiconductor equipment stocks hit with negative analyst reports. (Sept. 26, 2018)

Qualcomm accuses Apple of stealing trade secrets to give to Intel. (Sept. 25, 2018)

Chip stocks downgraded as analyst hits “reset button” on sector. (Sept. 25 2018)

Adobe, Microsoft, SAP partner on Open Data Initiative to unlock insights. (Sept. 24, 2018)

Sirius XM to buy Pandora Media in $3.5 billion all-stock deal. (Sept. 24, 2018)

Photo: Country singer Dierks Bentley performs at a Pandora event in June 2018. (Pandora)

Week in review: Micron earnings, Apple iPhone turns 10

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

Could these chip-gear stocks start to rally after recent slide? (June 30, 2017)

Micron Technology gets slew of price-target hikes, but shares fall. (June 30, 2017)

Micron Technology beats earnings, sales targets; Stock rises. (June 29, 2017)

As iPhone turns 10, Apple is preparing to replace it. (June 29, 2017)

Artificial intelligence could be another catalyst for Broadcom. (June 29, 2017)

Sell these two video game stocks now, analyst warns. (June 28, 2017)

Apple services sales seen slowing, jeopardizing goal to double business. (June 28, 2017)

Goldman Sachs pounds table for Netflix, raises price target. (June 28, 2017)

Two chip stocks get price-target hikes, another upgraded to buy. (June 28, 2017)

Apple seen coming out with smart glasses in 3 years. (June 27, 2017)

Chip stock breaks out on likely Apple iPhone 8 contract win. (June 27, 2017)

This highflying chip stock takes a dive on downgrade. (June 27, 2017)

Nvidia expands self-driving car ties with Volkswagen, Volvo. (June 27, 2017)

Sirius XM cleans house at Pandora as CEO Westergren steps down. (June 27, 2017)

Why Apple needed to make a smart music speaker. (June 26, 2017)

China firm to beat Apple, Samsung to market with this new feature. (June 26, 2017)

Pandora stock rises on report CEO plans to step down. (June 26, 2017)

Chipmakers Micron, Macom surge on price-target hikes. (June 26, 2017)

Photo: Micron multi-chip packages next to pen tip. (Micron)

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: Adobe earnings, Intel buys Mobileye

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

Microsoft gaining ground as alternative to Amazon Web Services. (March 17, 2017)

Nintendo Switch could give Nvidia sales a boost. (March 17, 2017)

Apple could double dividend, buy Netflix with foreign cash. (March 17, 2017)

Analyst pounds table for Netflix, initiates with buy rating. (March 17, 2017)

Adobe stock soars on Q1 beat-and-raise report. (March 17, 2017)

Adobe beats on earnings, sales; Shares hit new high after close. (March 16, 2017)

Nvidia teams with Paccar to make self-driving trucks. (March 16, 2017)

GoPro keeps sharks at bay with update, but analysts unsure. (March 16, 2017)

This news suggests Apple iPhone “supercycle is brewing.” (March 16, 2017)

Jabil Circuit beats Q2 sales, earnings views; Guidance in line. (March 15, 2017)

Qorvo upgraded to buy, Intel downgraded to neutral. (March 15, 2017)

Nvidia forges alliance to bring self-driving cars to the masses. (March 15, 2017)

Jefferies upgrades Netflix stock, though still cautious. (March 15, 2017)

Apple services business earns stock a price-target hike. (March 15, 2017)

Pandora joins on-demand streaming music fray, takes on Spotify, Apple. (March 14, 2017)

As chip gear makers hit new highs, analyst sees a pullback. (March 14, 2017)

Analog Devices, Marvell, ON Semi get price-target hikes. (March 13, 2017)

Apple iPhone 8 demand high, consumer survey shows. (March 13, 2017)

Alibaba breaks out as Yahoo details holding company. (March 13, 2017)

Why analysts say Intel’s Mobileye deal is “defensive” driving. (March 13, 2017)

Photo: Intel self-driving car graphic.

Week in review: ‘Iron Fist’ reviews, Adobe earnings preview

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

Adobe Systems climbs to record high before Q1 earnings report. (March 10, 2017)

Broadcom Spikes to Fresh High on Price-Target Hike. (March 10, 2017)

Chip gear stocks rocking as investors come knocking. (March 10, 2017)

Sure of iPhone 8 prospects, analyst hikes Apple price target. (March 10, 2017)

Facebook hits high, Amazon in buy zone, Google nears buy point. (March 10, 2017)

Latest Netflix series “Marvel’s Iron Fist” takes a beating from critics. (March 9, 2017)

Semtech jumps on beat-and-raise Q4 earnings report. (March 8, 2017)

Waiting for the Apple iPhone 8? You might have to wait even longer. (March 8, 2017)

Skyworks Solutions rises on upbeat analyst reports. (March 8, 2017)

Activision Blizzard stock hits record high; Analyst fears top near. (March 7, 2017)

Apple “losing badly” in smart-home market, needs answer to Amazon Echo. (March 7, 2017)

Pandora Media tumbles as buyout prospects fade. (March 7, 2017)

Analog Devices stock gets price-target hikes ahead of deal closing. (March 7, 2017)

Skyworks Solutions gets price target hike on smartphone content growth. (March 6, 2017)

HP upgraded to buy; GoPro cut to sell; Garmin moved to neutral. (March 6, 2017)

Netflix has subscriber “momentum” in these overseas markets, UBS says. (March 6, 2017)

Apple stock gets price-target hike on iPhone 8, India prospects. (March 6, 2017)

Photo: Netflix original series “Marvel’s Iron Fist.”

Week in review: ‘Pokemon Go’ craze; Netflix, Microsoft, Pandora earnings

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

Apple seen posting second drop in iPhone sales. (July 23, 2016)

Apple Car rollout delayed two years, media report says. (July 22, 2016)

“Pokemon Go” hurting Facebook, Snapchat usage. (July 22, 2016)

Activision’s “Overwatch” leads soft month for video game sales. (July 22, 2016)

“Pokemon Go” fires starting gun for augmented reality. (July 22, 2016)

Pandora challenges “do not appear changeable,” as stock downgraded. (July 22, 2016)

Pandora disappoints with Q2 revenue miss, fewer listeners. (July 21, 2016)

Apple Watch shipments dive 55% as device passes 1-year anniversary. (July 21, 2016)

Apple receives another price-target cut ahead of Q3 earnings. (July 21, 2016)

Pandora Media looks to change tune with Q2 report. (July 21, 2016)

Fitbit demand waning ahead of holiday shopping season. (July 20, 2016)

Apple’s iPhone SE is taking away sales from higher-priced iPhones. (July 20, 2016)

Apple could reap billions from “Pokemon Go.” (July 20, 2016)

Microsoft vows to improve cloud business profitability. (July 20, 2016)

Microsoft beats EPS, sales forecasts for June quarter. (July 19, 2016)

Apple stock gets another price-target cut ahead of earnings. (July 19, 2016)

5 key takeaways from Netflix’s downbeat Q2 earnings report. (July 19, 2016)

Netflix badly misses Q2 subscriber forecast; Stock tanks. (July 18, 2016)

Nintendo stock surge from “Pokemon Go” overdone. (July 18, 2016)

NetEase continues climb on bullish analyst report. (July 18, 2016)

Photo: Logo from “Pokemon Go” mobile game.

Week in review: Brexit stock picks, Spotify fights Apple, iPhone 7 rumors

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

Apple circling Tidal as possible acquisition to bolster Apple Music. (July 1, 2016)

Netflix stock surges on bullish analyst report, China prospects. (July 1, 2016)

Windows 10 usage climbs as free upgrade deadline nears. (July 1, 2016)

Video game stocks face “headline confusion” from SEC moves. (June 30, 2016)

Latest iPhone 7 rumors: Lightning earbuds, new colors, home button. (June 30, 2016)

Spotify accuses Apple of anticompetitive behavior in app store rejection. (June 30, 2016)

Fitbit named Morgan Stanley’s top consumer electronics stock pick. (June 30, 2016)

Streaming music leader Spotify challenged by Apple, Amazon, Pandora. (June 29, 2016)

OLED display technology leader makes 2nd acquisition in week. (June 29, 2016)

IBD Leaderboard stock NetEase breaks out on bullish report. (June 29, 2016)

Netflix user survey points to possible U.S. subscriber shortfall. (June 28, 2016)

Apple’s iPhone faces strong headwinds in Japan. (June 28, 2016)

Microsoft revenue, earnings face drag from declining PC sales. (June 28, 2016)

Apple sitting on “powder keg” with iPhone 8, Cowen says. (June 28, 2016)

Customers in no rush to press Amazon Dash buttons. (June 27, 2016)

Google may face its third EU antitrust complaint. (June 27, 2016)

Brexit tech stock picks include FANG stocks FB, AMZN, NFLX, GOOGL. (June 27, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 selling points: Bigger camera, second speaker. (June 27, 2016)

Photo: Winona Ryder stars in the Netflix original series “Stranger Things,” which premieres July 15. (Netflix)

Week in review: Apple iPad Air debuts; Conan O’Brien invades LinkedIn

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

Seriously, Apple’s Jony Ive needs to quit making those videos. (Oct. 25, 2013)

Apple seen posting fourth straight quarter of down earnings. (Oct. 25, 2013)

Microsoft outpacing IBM, EMC and Oracle in enterprise sales. (Oct. 25, 3013)

Synaptics stock falls on slowing sales and EPS growth. (Oct. 25, 2013)

Synaptics touches nerve with lower December-quarter outlook. (Oct. 24, 2013)

Apple’s Mac Pro actually late to the cylinder device trend. (Oct. 24, 2013)

Apple’s iTunes Radio just static to Pandora Media so far. (Oct. 24, 2013)

Carl Icahn goads Apple CEO to do big stock buyback. (Oct. 24, 2013)

Synaptics sales and earnings seen accelerating for third straight quarter. (Oct. 23, 2013)

Apple Mac Pro factory looks like something out of “Terminator.” (Oct. 23, 2013)

Microsoft’s business model trashed by Apple. Microsoft’s Surface 2 launch flops. (Oct. 23, 2013)

Apple unveils 1-pound iPad Air tablet, new Macs and free Mavericks OS. (Oct. 22, 2013)

Netflix investors heed CEO’s warning on stock euphoria. (Oct. 22, 2013)

Netflix tops on earnings and subscribers, bullish on Q4. (Oct. 21, 2013)

Conan O’Brien named LinkedIn Influencer, quickly rises in rank and disses Malcolm Gladwell. (Oct. 21, 2013)

ObamaCare website failure in good company with Facebook, Microsoft and Apple. (Oct. 21, 2013)

Apple’s iPad 5 launch called “most important” since original iPad. (Oct. 21, 2013)

Photos: Apple’s iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina display; Conan O’Brien’s first blog post on LinkedIn. 

Week in review: Facebook Home, Apple iRing and April Fools’ Day gags

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

Facebook Home mobile ads risk pissing off users. (April 5, 2013)

Google, Netflix and other tech firms laugh at themselves. (April 5, 2013)

With Samsung deal, Best Buy is looking more like a mall operator. (April 4, 2013)

Apple is more akin to storage firm EMC than phone maker Nokia, analyst says. (April 4, 2013)

Netflix stock falls through key support level. (April 3, 2013)

Great, Gollum’s hogging the remote again.
Apple iTV television could feature iRing remote control ring. (April 3, 2013)

Sorry, Facebook, no one wants your stupid smartphone.
Facebook and Amazon smartphones spark little consumer interest. (April 3, 2013)

Intel investors face CEO hiring and PC slowdown concerns. (April 2, 2013)

Pandora and streaming music trend threaten Apple iTunes. (April 2, 2013)

Apple stock may be regaining favor with institutional investors. (April 1, 2013)

Microsoft Windows 8 uptake still trails Vista; Adoption “uncertain.” (April 1, 2013)

Photos: Sony touts headphones for cats in April Fools’ Day gag (top); Samsung Experience Shop within Best Buy store.