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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Week in review: Netflix, ASML, TSMC earnings reports


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

Microsoft stock hovers in record-high territory before earnings report. (July 18, 2025)

Netflix falls, but Q2 called warmup for big content release period. (July 18, 2025)

Netflix stock dips on modest beat-and-raise earnings report. (July 17, 2025)

Vertiv bolsters AI data center offerings with acquisition. (July 17, 2025)

Chip bellwether TSMC tops Q2 earnings target, raises outlook. (July 17, 2025)

Netflix analysts upbeat but anxious ahead of Q2 report. (July 16, 2025)

Chip gear leader ASML beats Q2 targets but gives cautious outlook. (July 16, 2025)

Credo stock hits record high amid AI data center ramps. (July 15, 2025)

Wall Street cheers Nvidia’s return to China AI market. (July 15, 2025)

Broadcom ships new Ethernet switch built for AI workloads. (July 15, 2025)

Apple not rushing to follow Samsung with folding-screen iPhone. (July 14, 2025)

Microsoft stock gets price-target hike on cloud, AI businesses. (July 14, 2025)

Autodesk stock rallies as firm nixes rumored PTC acquisition. (July 14, 2025)

Photo: The “Squid Game” cast attends Netflix Tudum 2025. (Netflix)

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Week in review: TSMC earnings, Samsung AI smartphone launch


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

Powerfoyle becoming “Intel Inside” for light-powered gadgets. (Jan. 19, 2024)

Robot barista looks to fill labor shortage. Say hello to Adam. (Jan. 19, 2024)

IRobot stock plummets as EU moves to block takeover by Amazon. (Jan. 19, 2024)

AI computer maker Supermicro hikes outlook, stock soars. (Jan. 18, 2024)

Apple stock gains a new bull on AI, Vision Pro prospects. (Jan. 18, 2024)

Taiwan Semiconductor forecasts return to sales growth in first quarter. (Jan. 18, 2024)

Apple isn’t the only player in spatial computing. Rivals populated CES 2024. (Jan. 17, 2024)

Netflix stock gets price-target hikes as outlook brightens. (Jan. 17, 2024)

Samsung unveils AI-enabled smartphones as Apple gears up for Vision Pro launch. (Jan. 17, 2024)

AMD, Nvidia shares rise on bullish Wall Street reports. (Jan. 16, 2024)

Synopsys purchase of Ansys creates silicon-to-systems design leader. (Jan. 16, 2024)

Microsoft stock gains on AI news. Apple stock slips on iPhone sales woes. (Jan. 16, 2024)

Evergreen stories:

Is Microsoft stock a buy as software giant touts artificial intelligence? (Jan. 17, 2024)

Is Apple stock a buy ahead of December-quarter earnings? (Jan. 17, 2024)

Is AMD stock a buy after chipmaker’s AI product launch? (Jan. 17, 2024)

Photo: TSMC sign at factory. (TSMC)

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Week in review: Taiwan Semiconductor beats sales goal


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

Taiwan Semiconductor beats June-quarter sales target. (July 8, 2022)

Semiconductor stocks called oversold, rise after Samsung report. (July 7, 2022)

Could Netflix find a merger partner at Sun Valley conference? (July 6, 2022)

Apple saving big iPhone updates for next year’s handset, analyst says. (July 5, 2022)

Evergreen stories:

Is Roku stock a buy before streaming platform’s quarterly report? (July 8, 2022)

Is Netflix stock a buy or sell before video streamer’s Q2 report? (July 8, 2022)

Is Intel stock a buy or sell before chipmaker’s second-quarter report? (July 8, 2022)

Is AMD stock a buy ahead of chipmaker’s quarterly report? (July 7, 2022)

Is Micron stock a buy after chipmaker’s earnings report? (July 7, 2022)

Is Microsoft stock a buy before software giant’s June-quarter report? (July 6, 2022)

Is Apple stock a buy ahead of June-quarter earnings? (July 6, 2022)

Photo: TSMC facility (TSMC)

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Week in review: Apple WWDC 2022; AMD analyst day; Roku, NXP takeover talk


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

Chip gear maker Photronics bets on China’s semiconductor plans. (June 10, 2022)

AMD raises targets amid growing data center opportunity. (June 10, 2022)

NXP Semiconductors stock rises on Samsung takeover speculation. (June 9, 2022)

Roku stock rises on speculative report of possible Netflix deal. (June 8, 2022)

Adobe signs Home Depot as customer for personalized marketing tool. (June 7, 2022)

Analysts underwhelmed by Apple’s surprise-free event. (June 7, 2022)

Apple unveils new iPhone software, next-generation Mac computer processor. (June 6, 2022)

Evergreen stories:

Is AMD stock a buy ahead of chipmaker’s analyst day? (June 8, 2022)

Is Microsoft stock a buy before software giant’s June-quarter report? (June 8, 2022)

Is Apple stock a buy after developers conference news. (June 8, 2022)

Photo: Apple iPhones running iOS 16. (Apple)

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Week in review: Ambarella, Autodesk, Best Buy, Marvell Technology earnings

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

Universal Display stock isn’t folding but its products can. (Aug. 30, 2019)

Ambarella soars as shift to computer vision takes hold. (Aug. 30, 2019)

Samsung, other smartphone makers gamble on folding screens. (Aug. 29, 2019)

Marvell Technology outlook hit by lost Huawei business. (Aug. 29, 2019)

Apple set to unveil new iPhones on Sept. 10. (Aug. 29, 2019)

Microsoft seen “closing the gap” with cloud leader Amazon Web Services. (Aug. 29, 2019)

Best Buy delivers mixed second-quarter results, gives soft outlook. (Aug. 29, 2019)

Is AMD stock a buy right now? Here’s what its stock chart shows. (Aug. 29, 2019)

Is MU stock a buy right now? Here’s what Micron earnings, chart show. (Aug. 28, 2019)

Autodesk stock tumbles on conservative outlook in uncertain market. (Aug. 27, 2019)

Roku projected to reach 82 million active accounts by 2025. (Aug. 27, 2019)

Video game stocks hopping ahead of holiday season. (Aug. 27, 2019)

Is Spotify stock a buy right now? Here’s what earnings, charts show. (Aug. 26, 2019)

Apple’s new iPhones seen as “boring” upgrades ahead of 5G cycle. (Aug. 26, 2019)

Photo: K-pop girl group members Lisa and Jisoo of Blackpink play “Candy Crush Friends Saga” on a Samsung phone. The Candy Crush franchise is produced by King, a unit of Activision Blizzard. (Activision Blizzard)

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Week in review: Apple WWDC, E3 preview, FANG stocks in regulatory crosshairs

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

Cloud gaming, hot video game releases to dominate E3 2019. (June 7, 2019)

IBD Stock of the Day: Microsoft hits $1 trillion market cap, thanks to cloud. (June 7, 2019)

IBD Stock of the Day: AMD hits buy point on analyst’s cautious upgrade. (June 6, 2019)

Microsoft, Oracle team to take on cloud leader Amazon Web Services. (June 5, 2019)

Roku stock hits record high on bullish analyst report. (June 5, 2019)

FANG stocks, Apple in regulatory crosshairs, creating “headline risks.” (June 4, 2019)

Apple WWDC announcements offer little for investors, analysts say. (June 4, 2019)

Apple WWDC news: Big software updates, new Mac Pro computer. (June 3, 2019)

Samsung Electronics partners with AMD on mobile graphics chips. (June 3, 2019)

Infineon purchase of Cypress to create No. 1 auto chip supplier. (June 3, 2019)

Photos: Apple’s new Mac Pro computer (Apple); gamer at E3 2018 (Entertainment Software Association)


Saturday, February 23, 2019

Week in review: Samsung unveils Galaxy Fold; Autodesk, Roku, Intuit, Garmin report earnings

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

Intel upgraded, Broadcom downgraded as analysts rethink chip stocks. (Feb. 22, 2019)

Roku gains as cord cutting, streaming video options increase. (Feb. 22, 2019)

Roku tops December-quarter views, sees 2019 sales of $1 billion. (Feb. 21, 2019)

Universal Display earnings light up OLED company’s stock. (Feb. 21, 2019)

Intuit cruises past second-quarter targets, but outlook disappoints. (Feb. 21, 2019)

Apple teaming with Goldman Sachs on joint credit card: report. (Feb. 21, 2019)

IBD Stock of the Day: Autodesk stock near record high ahead of earnings. (Feb. 21, 2019)

Autodesk has designs on construction industry workflows. (Feb. 21, 2019)

Synopsys crushes fiscal first-quarter sales, earnings targets. (Feb. 20, 2019)

Samsung unveils luxury folding-screen smartphone, 5G handset. (Feb. 20, 2019)

IBD Stock of the Day: Broadcom notches record high after long recovery. (Feb. 20, 2019)

Analog Devices beats quarterly targets thanks to communications chips. (Feb. 20, 2019)

Garmin stock soars on big fourth-quarter earnings beat. (Feb. 20, 2019)

Cadence Design Systems tops Wall Street’s sales, earnings targets. (Feb. 19, 2019)

Apple looks to regain momentum in smart home market. (Feb. 19, 2019)

IRobot stock downgraded on valuation concerns. (Feb. 19, 2019)

Photo: Samsung Galaxy Fold. (Samsung)

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Week in review: Microsoft, Intel, AMD, TI, Qualcomm earnings

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

FANG stocks early winners in first-quarter earnings season. (April 27, 2018)

Intel stock jumps on first-quarter beat, but can’t hold gains. (April 27, 2018)

Microsoft tops March-quarter views on cloud computing strength. (April 26, 2018)

Intel stock leaps on first-quarter earnings beat, raised guidance. (April 26, 2018)

Samsung provides more evidence of weak iPhone X sales. (April 26, 2018)

Chip stocks rally on strong earnings from AMD, others. (April 26, 2018)

Chip-gear firm Entegris posts beat-and-raise quarterly report. (April 26, 2018)

Chipmaker AMD jumps on first-quarter beat and raise. (April 25, 2018)

Qualcomm delivers better-than-expected March-quarter results. (April 25, 2018)

Apple faces “gloom and doom” ahead of March-quarter report. (April 25, 2018)

Chipmakers Silicon Labs, STMicro deliver upbeat quarterly reports. (April 24, 2018)

Texas Instruments stock jumps as chipmaker beats views. (April 24, 2018)

Apple stock falls for fifth straight day as Wall Street in “full panic mode.” (April 24, 2018)

Microsoft seen posting accelerated growth in earnings per share. (April 24, 2018)

Apple iPhone chip suppliers get price-target cuts amid production shifts. (April 24, 2018)

Apple iPhone buyers choosing older models in greater numbers. (April 23, 2018)

Facebook pushes back launch of smart speakers amid turmoil. (April 23, 2018)

Amazon looks to enter home robot market: report. (April 23, 2018)

Photo: Microsoft Surface notebook (Microsoft)

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Week in review: Samsung Galaxy S9 debuts, Microchip buying Microsemi

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

Microchip Technology to acquire Microsemi in $10 billion-plus deal. (March 1, 2018)

Analog Devices stock gets price-target hikes, but continues falling. (March 1, 2018)

Apple grabs lead in wearable devices as Fitbit’s share fades. (March 1, 2018)

Best Buy stock jumps on holiday-quarter beat, full-year guidance. (March 1, 2018)

Apple rakes in 87% of smartphone profits, but 18% of unit sales. (Feb. 28, 2018)

Adobe Systems stock gets price-target hike ahead of earnings report. (Feb. 28, 2018)

Analog Devices beats first-quarter targets, guides higher. (Feb. 28, 2018)

Smartphone market dipped for first time in 2017, but hasn’t peaked yet. (Feb. 27, 2018)

Apple “on yellow brick road” to $1 trillion market cap. (Feb. 27, 2018)

Broadcom accuses Qualcomm of “engagement theater” in takeover talks. (Feb. 26, 2018)

Earnings report helps HP stock to gains and an upgrade. (Feb. 26, 2018)

Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphones take aim at Apple iPhone X. (Feb. 26, 2018)

Photo: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus smartphones

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Week in review: Universal Display-Samsung deal, Applied Materials earnings

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

Qualcomm spurns Broadcom’s $121 billion marriage proposal. (Feb. 16, 2018)

Universal Display slips as client Samsung deals with surplus. (Feb. 16, 2018)

Monotype earnings report provides font of good news. (Feb. 16, 2018)

Netflix stock gets price-target hike on widening competitive moat. (Feb. 15, 2018)

Apple stock rises as Berkshire Hathaway increases its stake. (Feb. 15, 2018)

Applied Materials results mulled by skeptical investors. (Feb. 15, 2018)

Applied Materials delivers first-quarter beat, raised outlook. (Feb. 14, 2018)

AI, cloud, Internet of Things seen driving chip sales in 2018. (Feb. 14, 2018)

Netflix rises on latest content coup, price-target hike. (Feb. 14, 2018)

OLED specialist Universal Display gets bump from Samsung deal. (Feb. 14, 2018)

Esports channel Twitch draws more viewers than CNN. (Feb. 13, 2018)

Apple entering post-supercycle era, but iPhone installed base still growing. (Feb. 13, 2018)

Ichor Holdings upgraded to strong buy; Veeco rallies on earnings report. (Feb. 13, 2018)

Netflix stock showing strength amid market turmoil. (Feb. 12, 2018)

Applied Materials sales, earnings seen accelerating. (Feb. 12, 2018)

Apple shareholder meeting could provide clues to strategy. (Feb. 12, 2018)

Photo: Universal Display OLED materials.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Week in review: Broadcom, HP earnings

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

Broadcom shares fall below 50-day moving average. (Aug. 25, 2017)

Autodesk rises on better-than-expected second-quarter results. (Aug. 25, 2017)

Splunk shares jump on July-quarter sales, earnings beat. (Aug. 25, 2017)

Netflix’s success in Brazil shows it doesn’t need Disney. (Aug. 25, 2017)

Splunk rockets on second-quarter sales, earnings beat. (Aug. 24, 2017)

Broadcom beats on earnings, matches on sales for third quarter. (Aug. 24, 2017)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 hopes to steal thunder from Apple iPhone 8. (Aug. 24, 2017)

HP beats July-quarter sales, earnings targets. (Aug. 23, 2017)

Apple scales back car ambitions as Project Titan founders. (Aug. 23, 2017)

Broadcom earnings report could be Apple-flavored. (Aug. 22, 2017)

HP seen posting declining earnings for second straight quarter. (Aug. 22, 2017)

Video game purchases predicted to be 100% online in 6 years. (Aug. 22, 2017)

IPhone 8 may ditch fingerprint sensor, use facial recognition. (Aug. 21, 2017)

Netflix flirts with key support level on competition worries. (Aug. 21, 2017)

Photo: HP notebook computer (HP Inc.)

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Week in review: Netflix, Qualcomm earnings

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

“Arms race” underway in smartphone specs; Apple to fire next. (April 21, 2017)

GoPro readies 360-degree action camera for testing. (April 21, 2017)

Chipmaker Maxim falls on slowing automotive chip sales. (April 21, 2017)

Monolithic Power Systems, Skyworks called buys ahead of earnings. (April 20, 2017)

Apple prototype smartglasses giving employees eye pain: report. (April 20, 2017)

Apple retakes buy point after iPhone 8 sales estimates raised. (April 20, 2017)

Qualcomm price targets slashed on Apple uncertainty. (April 20, 2017)

Qualcomm beats street views for second quarter, guides lower. (April 19, 2017)

Qualcomm sliced on Apple; Broadcom may team up for Toshiba unit. (April 19, 2017)

Chip gear stocks soared today: Here’s why. (April 19, 2017)

Lam Research exits March quarter like a lion. (April 18, 2017)

Apple services will lift profit margins, but video offering needed. (April 18, 2017)

5 key takeaways from Netflix’s landmark earnings. (April 18, 2017)

Netflix to top 100 million subscribers on Adam Sandler, original shows. (April 18, 2017)

Netflix hails “Ridiculous” viewing habits despite Q1 subscriber miss. (April 17, 2017)

Chip gear makers get cautious reports ahead of Q1 earnings. (April 17, 2017)

Chip stocks at “peak valuations”; Nvidia has most downside, analyst says. (April 17, 2017)

Dow’s Apple gets price-target hike on iPhone, Trumponomics upside. (April 17, 2017)

Photo: Still from upcoming Netflix movie “Bright.”

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Week in review: Samsung Galaxy S8 introduced

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

Is Apple content “playing around the edges” of streaming TV? (April 2, 2017)

Broadcom, Cavium, Intel started at buy; Nvidia, AMD at neutral. (March 31, 2017)

Dow component Apple gets price-target boost on iPhone 8 outlook. (March 31, 2017)

Broadcom joins bidding for Toshiba chip unit. (March 31, 2017)

Dell results bode well for HP, Intel, other legacy techs. (March 30, 2017)

MaxLinear, Cypress Semiconductor earn price-target hikes. (March 30, 2017)

Samsung Galaxy S8 should help these notable tech firms. (March 30, 2017)

Video game publisher Activision posts high score on bullish report. (March 29, 2017)

MaxLinear notches new high on Exar acquisition announcement. (March 29, 2017)

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 gets jump on iPhone 8, but Apple stock hits high. (March 29, 2017)

Analysts upbeat on Cypress Semiconductor, cautious on Intel. (March 29, 2017)

Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone. (Samsung).

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Week in review: Microsoft, Intel, Logitech earnings reports

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

STMicro, Maxim Integrated Products among big chip gainers. (Jan. 27, 2017)

Chip equipment stocks soar, led by KLA-Tencor, Lam Research. (Jan. 27, 2017)

Apple iPhone loses No. 1 position in China smartphone market. (Jan. 27, 2017)

Intel stock hits 16-year high on Q4 beat and raise. (Jan. 27, 2017)

Microsoft stock gets price-target hikes on Q2 beat. (Jan. 27, 2017)

Microsoft beats Q2 targets on cloud computing strength. (Jan. 26, 2017)

Forget the Doomsday Clock, there’s now a Robot Fear Index. (Jan. 26, 2017)

Qualcomm hit with price-target cuts; Lam Research gets PT hikes. (Jan. 26, 2017)

Qualcomm dips late on mixed Q1 results, in-line Q2 guide. (Jan. 25, 2017)

Apple iPhone 8 to get 3D-sensing tech for augmented-reality apps. (Jan. 25, 2017)

Logitech soars on holiday-quarter sales, earnings beat. (Jan. 25, 2017)

Texas Instruments beats Q4 targets, guides higher for Q1. (Jan. 24, 2017)

Facebook, Amazon hit buy points; Apple, Alphabet still in the zone. (Jan. 24, 2017)

Barclays gives up on Apple, downgrades to sector weight. (Jan. 24, 2017)

Sprint buys 33% stake in Jay Z-run streaming music service Tidal. (Jan. 23, 2017)

Samsung Galaxy S8 launch pushing closer to Apple’s iPhone 8. (Jan. 23, 2017)

Microsoft seen treading water with Q2 earnings report. (Jan. 23, 2017)

Chip stocks might be peaking, but some have growth drivers. (Jan. 23, 2017)

Photo: Logitech product lineup.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Week in review: CES 2017 coverage roundup

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

Winners and Losers from CES 2017: Nvidia, Amazon, Apple, Qualcomm. (Jan. 9, 2017)

CES: Fitbit getting users active with incentives, games. (Jan. 9, 2017)

Roomba maker iRobot facing increased competition from LG, Samsung. (Jan. 9, 2017)

Air-pollution tech companies clean up at CES 2017. (Jan. 8, 2017)

Amazon Alexa dominates voice-command tech at CES 2017. (Jan. 8, 2017)

CES: These gadgets will literally put you to sleep. (Jan. 7, 2017)

Qualcomm CEO hypes 5G wireless as revolutionary. (Jan. 6, 2017)

CES 2017: GoPro going slow on consumer 360-degree camera. (Jan. 6, 2017)

Monster seeks outside investors for first time to fund ambitions. (Jan. 5, 2017)

CES: Carnival Cruises into mobile ID technology for passengers. (Jan. 5, 2017)

Nvidia CEO details bold plans to push self-driving cars. (Jan. 5, 2017)

Intel promises “unbelievable” virtual reality experiences ahead. (Jan. 5, 2017)

Qualcomm introduces first 10-nanometer mobile chip. (Jan. 4, 2017)

LG Electronics shows off ultra-high-def “wallpaper” TV at CES. (Jan. 4, 2017)

Amazon Alexa, vocal computing get heard at CES 2017. (Jan. 4, 2017)

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles unveils concept car designed by millennials for millennials. (Jan. 3, 2017)

Photo: Intel demonstrates virtual reality technology at its CES 2017 press event (Intel)

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Week in review: Adobe earnings; ‘Super Mario Run’ debuts

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

Netflix pressured by rising competition, “Fuller House” ratings drop. (Dec. 16, 2016)

Apple 2017 outlook seen bright on iPhone X, services growth. (Dec. 16, 2016)

Adobe Systems sees clear skies ahead for cloud businesses. (Dec. 16, 2016)

Patrick Industries hitches its trailer to a growing RV market. (Dec. 16, 2016)

Nintendo “Super Mario Run” game races up Apple sales chart. (Dec. 15, 2016)

Adobe Systems beats sales, earnings targets for Q4. (Dec. 15, 2016)

Microsoft stock gets price-target hike as cloud bets pay off. (Dec. 15, 2016)

Apple named top stock pick by Needham, 30% rise predicted. (Dec. 15, 2016)

3 chip companies named top M&A targets in 2017. (Dec. 14, 2016)

Nvidia, 2 other chip stocks get buy ratings, Qualcomm downgraded. (Dec. 14, 2016)

Adobe Systems looks to continue growth story with Q4 earnings report. (Dec. 13, 2016)

Broadcom, TI enter buy zones as Intel, Qualcomm approach theirs. (Dec. 13, 2016)

5 factors that could drive Apple stock higher in 2017: Citi. (Dec. 13, 2016)

Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 8 shaping up as major smartphone battle. (Dec. 12, 2016)

Take-Two Interactive Software poised to gain from “Red Dead” game. (Dec. 12, 2016)

AMD upgraded, Nvidia gets price-target hike, but Pacific Crest cautious. (Dec. 12, 2016)

Photo: “Super Mario Run” video game for Apple iOS.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Week in review: Fitbit buys Pebble assets; Microsoft completes LinkedIn purchase

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

Activision shot down by “Call of Duty” sales concerns. (Dec. 9, 2016)

Broadcom spikes to record high on Q4 beat, raised dividend. (Dec. 9, 2016)

Broadcom doubles dividend after Q4 revenue surges 125%. (Dec. 8, 2016)

Fitbit stock hits all-time low on downgrade, price-target cut. (Dec. 8, 2016)

Microsoft integrating LinkedIn after $26.2 billion acquisition. (Dec. 8, 2016)

Apple Music hits 20 million subscribers as Pandora debuts rival service. (Dec. 7, 2016)

Adobe Systems stock rated a top idea for 2017. (Dec. 7, 2016)

Apple needs to raise its dividend to entice investors: Drexel Hamilton. (Dec. 7, 2016)

10 chip stocks initiated with buy ratings, including Broadcom. (Dec. 7, 2016)

Fitbit buys Pebble smartwatch assets. (Dec. 7, 2016)

Netflix leaps on stock upgrade, reality TV push. (Dec. 6, 2016)

Apple iPhone sales outlook improving, but China a worry. (Dec. 6, 2016)

Supreme Court ruling favors Samsung, is setback for Apple. (Dec. 6, 2016)

Photo: Fitbit Charge 2 lineup.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Week in review: Best Buy, Applied Materials earnings; Smartphone industry snapshot

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

Apple iPhone 7 in short supply in U.S., China; Plus models scarce. (Nov. 18, 2016)

Trump threat to net neutrality “nonevent” for Netflix. (Nov. 18, 2016)

Marvell Technology jumps on Q3 earnings beat, stock buyback. (Nov. 18, 2016)

Applied Materials hits 16-year high, then retreats, after Q4 earnings. (Nov. 18, 2016)

Smartphone shake-up: Samsung slips, China expands, iPhone 8 pending. (Nov. 17, 2016)

Applied Materials earnings soar, guidance strong, but sales just miss. (Nov. 17, 2016)

Foxconn plays Trump card, may move iPhone production to U.S.: report. (Nov. 17, 2016)

Nvidia stock hits all-time high on growth prospects. (Nov. 17, 2016)

Time to bite into Apple, FANG stocks: Piper Jaffray. (Nov. 17, 2016)

Best Buy earnings surprise thanks to 4K TVs, iPhone 7. (Nov. 17, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 Plus big seller despite tight supply. (Nov. 16, 2016)

Fitbit stock upgraded on valuation, faces headwinds. (Nov. 16, 2016)

Hedge fund Greenlight Capital cuts stake in Apple again. (Nov. 15, 2016)

NetEase reveals $1 billion share buyback plan. (Nov. 15, 2016)

Photo: Apple iPhone 7.

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Week in review: Apple earnings, Mac refresh; Qualcomm-NXP deal

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

Apple MacBook Pro refresh unlikely to boost top line much. (Oct. 28, 2016)

Apple unleashes redesigned MacBook Pro, new TV app. (Oct. 27, 2016)

Chinese smartphone makers take share from Apple, Samsung. (Oct. 27, 2016)

Qualcomm inks deal to buy NXP for $39 billion. (Oct. 27, 2016)

Microsoft expands Surface PC line into desktops, unveils new Windows OS. (Oct. 26, 2016)

How many watches did Apple sell last quarter? (Oct. 26, 2016)

5 takeaways from Apple’s mixed Q4 earnings report. (Oct. 26, 2016)

Apple stock sinks on mixed Q4 report, Q1 guidance. (Oct. 25, 2016)

Netflix takes on $1 billion new debt to fund original shows. (Oct. 25, 2016)

Activision blasts higher ahead of year’s biggest game release. (Oct. 24, 2016)

Adobe, Microsoft hit new highs on cloud prospects. (Oct. 24, 2016)

Apple analysts place final bets before earnings window closes. (Oct. 24, 2016)

Apple Watch tanks, Garmin surges in smartwatches. (Oct. 24, 2016)

AT&T-Time Warner merger could boost 2 top chip stocks. (Oct. 24, 2016)

Photo: Apple’s new MacBook Pro notebook features a touchscreen command and shortcut bar.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Week in review: Samsung pulls Galaxy Note 7, boosting Apple

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

Apple, Google product leaks proliferate, but don’t tell whole story. (Oct. 15, 2016)

Netflix subscriber growth focus of Q3 earnings report. (Oct. 14, 2016)

Chip darling Inphi falls on report investor enthusiasm premature. (Oct. 14, 2016)

NetEase stock hits record high on bullish report. (Oct. 14, 2016)

Apple seen riding iPhone 8 “supercycle” next year. (Oct. 14, 2016)

HP to slash workforce, says it’s a “pillar of stability.” (Oct. 14, 2016)

Halliburton, Delta Air Lines, Ulta Beauty get price-target hikes. (Oct. 14, 2016)

Teens stoked about iPhone 7, but GoPro is so yesterday. (Oct. 13, 2016)

9 top stocks with near-term catalysts: Morgan Stanley. (Oct. 13, 2016)

Sony PlayStation VR aims to make virtual reality mainstream. (Oct. 13, 2016)

Chipmaker TSMC’s Q4 guidance points to strong Apple iPhone 7 sales. (Oct. 13, 2016)

Apple price target raised; Gigamon, GrubHub rated buys. (Oct. 13, 2016)

Brooks Automation, MKS Instruments rated chip-gear buys. (Oct. 12, 2016)

Qualcomm among chipmakers hurt by Galaxy Note 7 demise. (Oct. 12, 2016)

Apple stock rises on price-target hike, improved sentiment. (Oct. 12, 2016)

Apple, Barracuda get price-target hikes; GrubHub rated buy. (Oct. 12, 2016)

HP gains on Lenovo in PCs; Apple Mac sales tumble. (Oct. 11, 2016)

Netflix U.S. subscriber estimate cut on price-hike impact. (Oct. 11, 2016)

Apple stock gains on Samsung battery pains; iPhone loses rival. (Oct. 11, 2016)

NetEase has new hit mobile game in “Yin and Yang Shi.” (Oct. 11, 2016)

Twitter, Caterpillar, Finisar upgraded; Southwest is a buy. (Oct. 11, 2016)

HP stock gets price-target hike ahead of analyst day. (Oct. 10, 2016)

Samsung halts Note 7 sales; Apple could sell 15 million more iPhones. (Oct. 10, 2016)

Deutsche Bank hits sell button on Netflix stock; Expectations too high. (Oct. 10, 2016)

Buy McDonald’s, sell Netflix, analysts say; Google gets 1000 price target. (Oct. 10, 2016)

Photo: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. (Samsung)