Week in review: Metaverse buzz intensifies; Apple, Microsoft, AMD earnings

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

Is the metaverse just sci-fi hype or is it truly the next big thing for Facebook, Microsoft and Nvidia? (Oct. 29, 2021)

Freshworks, IBD Stock of the Day, hits buy point ahead of earnings report. (Oct. 29, 2021)

Supply-chain issues bite Apple, likely to get worse this quarter. (Oct. 29, 2021)

Apple misses sales target for September quarter, sending stock lower. (Oct. 28, 2021)

Top IPO stock Allegro MicroSystems beats quarterly goals but sales outlook misses. (Oct. 28, 2021)

Chipmaker MaxLinear lines up third-quarter beat-and-raise report. (Oct. 27, 2021)

Garmin trounces Q3 targets on aviation, marine device sales, but guides low. (Oct. 27, 2021)

Microsoft tops September-quarter estimates on cloud strength. (Oct. 26, 2021)

AMD stock in record high territory as data-center sales drive Q3 beat. (Oct. 26, 2021)

Covid-driven digital transformations color 2022 tech predictions. (Oct. 26, 2021)

Chip gear firm Entegris beats earnings target but sales light. (Oct. 26, 2021)

Cadence Design Systems delivers beat-and-raise third-quarter report. (Oct. 25, 2021)

Microsoft is best ESG company, checks boxes for environmental, social, governance. (Oct. 25, 2021)

Photo: Facebook changed its corporate name to Meta on Oct. 28, 2021. (Meta)

Week in review: Apple 2020 predictions; Micron, Jabil earnings

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

Apple AirPods poised for “really big” 2020, but dramatic slowdown in 2021. (Dec. 20, 2019)

Micron stock rises as chipmaker calls a bottom to current down cycle. (Dec. 19, 2019)

Micron stock rises on first-quarter sales, earnings beat. (Dec. 18, 2019)

Broadcom could be seller in semiconductor deals in 2020. (Dec. 18, 2019)

Apple 2020 predictions: 5G iPhones but no smart glasses. (Dec. 17, 2019)

Jabil stock surges as contract manufacturer posts upbeat report. (Dec. 17, 2019)

Autodesk, IBD Stock of the Day, clears three-weeks-tight pattern. (Dec. 16, 2019)

Intel buys AI chipmaker; SiTime initiated with buy ratings; Broadcom, Nvidia upped. (Dec. 16, 2019)

Is Micron stock a buy right now? Here’s what MU earnings, chart show. (Dec. 16, 2019)

Photo: Apple AirPods Pro. (Apple)

Week in review: Best Buy, Autodesk, HP earnings

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

2020 predictions: Google watch, Netflix sports, smart speaker pushback. (Nov. 29, 2019)

Hot-selling Apple AirPods could face shortages this holiday season. (Nov. 29, 2019)

Jabil stock at 13-year high as contract manufacturer diversifies. (Nov. 27, 2019)

HP earnings show it doesn’t need Xerox; Dell slides on sales miss. (Nov. 27, 2019)

Autodesk beats third-quarter targets, but outlook comes up short. (Nov. 26, 2019)

Analog Devices stock seesaws as chipmaker misses Q4 targets, guides lower. (Nov. 26, 2019)

Best Buy posts better-than-expected third-quarter sales, earnings. (Nov. 26, 2019)

Video chipmaker Ambarella crushes Q3 earnings target; Stock soars late. (Nov. 25, 2019)

Netflix stock downgraded on negative cash flow problem. (Nov. 25, 2019)

Semiconductor companies: Where are they in the chip cycle? (Nov. 25, 2019)

Photo: Best Buy store in Farmington, Utah. (Best Buy)

Week in review: 2018 predictions for Apple, FANG stocks, chip mergers

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

Apple 2018 predictions: jumbo iPhones, streaming video service. (Dec. 29, 2017)

Entegris looking for China growth, possible acquisitions in 2018. (Dec. 29, 2017)

Apple sorry for slowing older iPhones, offers discount replacement batteries. (Dec. 28, 2017)

Apple stock finds support at 50-day line, despite negative reports. (Dec. 27, 2017)

FANG stocks: Will they show their teeth in 2018? (Dec. 26, 2017)

Wall Street analysts identify top chip takeover targets for 2018. (Dec. 26, 2017)

Apple, chip suppliers fall on iPhone X demand concerns. (Dec. 26, 2017)

Photo: Apple’s Michigan Avenue store in Chicago. (Apple)

Week in review: Apple, EA, Universal Display earnings

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

Broadcom exploring Qualcomm acquisition: report. (Nov. 3, 2017)

Activision stock hits buy point on earnings report, but reverses. (Nov. 3, 2017)

Universal Display surges after obliterating third-quarter targets. (Nov. 3, 2017)

Control4 races higher as home automation firm beats views. (Nov. 3, 2017)

Apple gives rare bullish outlook as iPhone X hits stores; Stock at record. (Nov. 3, 2017)

Apple beats September-quarter targets, guides sales higher. (Nov. 2, 2017)

GoPro, Fitbit tumble after earnings reports; Zagg jumps. (Nov. 2, 2017)

Qorvo downgraded, hit with price-target cuts on guidance miss. (Nov. 2, 2017)

Chipmaker Qorvo beats September-quarter targets, but guidance misses. (Nov. 1, 2017)

Chipmaker Cavium tops third-quarter views. (Nov. 1, 2017)

Qualcomm delivers better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. (Nov. 1, 2017)

Microchip Technology downgraded, Universal Display gets price-target hike. (Nov. 1, 2017)

Electronic Arts’ holiday-quarter sales outlook spooks investors. (Nov. 1, 2017)

Investors to parse Apple report for iPhone X production clues. (Nov. 1, 2017)

Nova guidance disappoints; chip-gear peers get price-target hikes. (Nov. 1, 2017)

Chip-gear maker FormFactor beats third-quarter views, misses on sales outlook. (Oct. 31, 2017)

Electronic Arts guides to holiday sales below views. (Oct. 31, 2017)

2018 tech prediction: Cloud platform battle goes to next level. (Oct. 31, 2017)

Universal Display breaks out after Samsung earnings report. (Oct. 31, 2017)

Qualcomm slumps on Apple news; IDT jumps on earnings beat. (Oct. 31, 2017)

Apple gets price-target hike after notching record high. (Oct. 31, 2017)

Advanced Energy Industries tops third-quarter views, guides higher. (Oct. 30, 2017)

Take-Two scores new high on price-target hike; NetEase downgraded. (Oct. 30, 2017)

Nvidia gets price-target hike, Broadcom breaks out, Intel upgraded. (Oct. 30, 2017)

Apple iPhone X preorders could total 50 million units. (Oct. 30, 2017)

Photo: Model Karlie Kloss and Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts at the opening of the Apple Michigan Avenue store in Chicago on Oct. 20, 2017. (Apple)

Week in review: 2016 predictions for Apple, tech industry

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

CES 2016 preview: virtual reality, drones, hoverboards. (Jan. 2, 2016)

The wildest tech M&A predictions for 2016. (Dec. 31, 2015)

Cloud, virtual reality among top tech trends for 2016. (Dec. 30, 2015)

Activision slays holiday rivals with “Black Ops 3.” (Dec. 29, 2015)

Apple 2016 predictions: Acquisitions, accessories. (Dec. 29, 2015)

Fitbit app downloads indicate big Christmas sales. (Dec. 28, 2015)

Photo: 2016 illustration from Pixabay.

Week in review: 2015 tech predictions, CES preview

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

CES 2015: Wearables, drones, virtual-reality goggles. (Jan. 2, 2015)

Microsoft’s Windows 8 suffers embarrassing setback. (Jan. 2, 2015)

What to expect from Apple in 2015 beyond its smartwatch. (Jan. 2, 2015)

Top 10 gutsiest tech industry predictions for 2015. (Dec. 31, 2014)

2015 tech forecast: clouds, wearables, cybersecurity. (Dec. 31, 2014)

GoPro sales look strong as camera inventories go lean. (Dec. 30, 2014)

Amazon likely to convert 70% of holiday Prime trial members. (Dec. 30, 2014)

Apple celebrates merry iChristmas, rules activations. (Dec. 30, 2014)

CES could provide boost to Synaptics, others. (Dec. 30, 2014)

“Show me” the money: Apple copycat scores rich valuation. (Dec. 29, 2014)

Sorry, North Korea, Sony’s “The Interview” is a hit online. (Dec. 29, 2014)

Photo: GoPro camera with chest harness. 

Week in review: 2014 predictions for Apple, tech industry

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

Big IPOs, Internet of things, cloud computing to shade 2014. (Jan. 3, 2014)

Apple iWatch reportedly already in production. (Jan. 3, 2014)

Ultra HD, curved-screen TVs, wearables big at CES. (Jan. 2, 2014)

Four major products Apple might unveil in 2014. (Jan. 2, 2014)

The 10 wildest tech predictions for 2014. (Dec. 31, 2013)

Photo: Apple Store in Reston, Va.

Week in review: Ultra HD television predicted to dominate 2013 CES show

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

Ultra HD television, or 4K TV, will be a CES highlight, but no breakout device is seen for upcoming consumer tech show. (Jan. 4, 2013)

Discovery Communications weighs entry into ultra high-definition TV. (Jan. 4, 2013)

Coinstar stock falls on CEO change at the Redbox parent company. (Jan. 3, 2013)

Apple predicted to launch Internet radio service. (Jan. 3, 2013)

3D printer maker 3D Systems to acquire software company Geomagic. (Jan. 3, 2013)

Microsoft buys home automation software firm, report says. (Jan. 3, 2013)

Mellanox stock falls on fourth-quarter sales warning and analyst downgrades. (Jan. 3, 2013)

Mellanox interconnect products aim to speed data throughput. (Jan. 2, 2013)

Apple iPhone 6 and iOS 7 being tested and a smart watch could be on the way, reports say. (Jan. 2, 2013)

Facebook, Apple, Katy Perry star in 2013 predictions. (Dec. 31, 2012)

2013 tech trends: slowing smartphones, speeding mobile payments. (Dec. 27, 2012)

Apple to manufacture Mac Mini computers in U.S., report says. (Dec. 27, 2012)

Marvell Technology vows to fight big patent verdict. (Dec. 27, 2012)

Marvell Technology Group loses patent case to Carnegie Mellon University and is ordered to pay $1.17 billion. (Dec. 26, 2012)

Digital gifting extends into Christmas Day. (Dec. 26, 2012)

Semiconductor sales outlook slashed for 2012 and 2013. (Dec. 26, 2012)

IRobot stock rises along with New England Patriots. (Dec. 24, 2012)

Photo: Samsung TV display at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Consumer Electronics Association.) 

Week in review: Apple’s specter will haunt CES

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

Apple will loom large at the annual Consumer Electronics Show this year, even though it isn’t exhibiting, as vendors showcase products to rival Apple’s MacBook Air, iPad and rumored iTV. (Jan. 6, 2012)

Marvell says new Google TV using its processor will make people forget bad memories of first-generation Google TV flop. (Jan. 5, 2012)

Netflix writes premature obituary for video discs. (Jan. 4, 2012)

MovieStop seeks to fill vacant Blockbuster stores. Retailer uses GameStop business model with DVDs. (Jan. 4, 2012)

2012 prediction: Twitter for your toaster - the next big thing in microblogging. (Dec. 30, 2011)

The year ahead in tech includes Facebook’s IPO, possible Apple TV, Intel’s redesigned chip, Microsoft’s Windows 8 and advances in mobile, social and cloud computing. (Dec. 30, 2011)

Photos: LG Electronics booth at the 2011 CES in Las Vegas (top); MovieStop retail store in Jacksonville, Fla. (bottom).

Week in review: Tablet computers big at CES

The following is a roundup of my recent stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com and Click, IBD’s Tech Blog.

Vendors to show off some 80 tablet computers at CES. But will any of them challenge Apple’s iPad? (Dec. 31, 2010)

Investor’s Business Daily chooses Netflix CEO Reed Hastings as CEO of the Year. (Dec. 31, 2010)

Freescale Semiconductor among the big techs looking to go public in 2011. (Dec. 31, 2010)

Can Netflix continue to soar as it transitions from DVDs by mail to streaming? Netflix and partners say yes. (Dec. 29, 2010)

Facebook merging with Google tops the list of the most audacious tech industry predictions for next year. Top 10 boldest tech predictions for 2011. (Dec. 27, 2010)

IBD’s Mining-metal ores group ranks No. 2 out of 197 industry groups. Top companies include BHP Billiton, Cliffs Natural Resources, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Mesabi Trust and Southern Copper. (Dec. 23, 2010)

Adobe Systems regains some credibility with Wall Street with its Q4 earnings report. Adobe gives stellar outlook three months after disappointing results. (Dec. 21, 2010)