Week in review: EA, GlobalFoundries, Sonos, Skyworks Solutions earnings

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

When will PC sales recover? And which stocks are most counting on a rebound? (May 12, 2023)

Entegris stock rockets after chip gear supplier smashes estimates. (May 11, 2023)

Sonos stock tumbles after speaker maker cuts sales outlook. (May 10, 2023)

Allegro MicroSystems beats quarterly targets on strong auto chip sales. (May 10, 2023)

Electronic Arts crushes March-quarter views, gives bullish earnings outlook. (May 9, 2023)

Salesforce, IBD Stock of the Day, tests fresh buy point. (May 9, 2023)

GlobalFoundries tops first-quarter targets but misses views with guidance. (May 9, 2023)

Skyworks stock sinks after chipmaker lowers outlook for current quarter. (May 8, 2023)

Netflix, IBD Stock of the Day, nears buy point after bucking downtrend. (May 8, 2023)

Evergreen stories:

Is Netflix stock a buy after video streamer’s first-quarter report? (May 8, 2023)

Is Microsoft stock a buy as software giant touts artificial intelligence? (May 8, 2023)

Is Apple stock a buy after iPhone maker’s March-quarter earnings beat? (May 8, 2023)

Is AMD stock a buy after chipmaker’s first-quarter report? (May 8, 2023)

Photo: EA game “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” (Electronic Arts)

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)

Week in review: Apple, AMD, EA, Microsoft earnings

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

Netflix shift to original shows is likely to boost profits. (Jan. 31, 2020)

Electronic Arts stock falls as video game publisher edges views. (Jan. 30, 2020)

Chipmaker Cirrus Logic surges on earnings; Cree tumbles. (Jan. 30, 2020)

Microsoft spikes to record high on “masterpiece” earnings report. (Jan. 30, 2020)

Microsoft crushes Wall Street’s targets with Commercial Cloud growth. (Jan. 29, 2020)

Lam Research stock soars on December-quarter beat-and-raise. (Jan. 29, 2020)

Semiconductor stocks a mixed bag in December-quarter earnings. (Jan. 29, 2020)

Here are the key takeaways from Apple’s blowout quarterly report. (Jan. 29, 2020)

Apple smashes holiday-quarter earnings targets, guides higher. (Jan. 28, 2020)

Chipmaker AMD narrowly tops fourth-quarter targets, but sales outlook lags. (Jan. 28, 2020)

Photo: Screenshot from EA video game “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.” (Electronic Arts)

Week in review: EA releases ‘Star Wars Battlefront 2’; Best Buy, NetEase post earnings

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

Electronic Arts stock falls as company caves to gamer demands. (Nov. 17, 2017)

Apple HomePod speaker delayed, will miss holiday shopping season. (Nov. 17, 2017)

Chinese video game publisher NetEase spikes to record high. (Nov. 17, 2017)

Nvidia to climb higher on data-center, gaming demand: analyst. (Nov. 17, 2017)

Applied Materials parties like it’s 1999, for a while. (Nov. 17, 2017)

Applied Materials tops fiscal fourth-quarter targets, guides up. (Nov. 16, 2017)

Apple could reach $1 trillion market cap in 2018, analyst says. (Nov. 16, 2017)

Best Buy disappoints with third-quarter results, holiday guidance. (Nov. 16, 2017)

China’s NetEase blasts into buy zone on strong earnings. (Nov. 16, 2017)

Apple stock rated neutral; Focus shifts to what’s next after iPhone X. (Nov. 15, 2017)

Chip-gear maker Applied Materials seen posting slower earnings growth. (Nov. 15, 2017)

Apple to launch Netflix rival in 2018, research firm predicts. (Nov. 15, 2017)

Lam Research cheered for capital return program, shares jump. (Nov. 15, 2017)

Roku stock downgraded on valuation after spiking to record high. (Nov. 14, 2017)

Nvidia impresses analysts at supercomputing conference. (Nov. 14, 2017)

Apple’s iPhone X screen is giving some users headaches. (Nov. 14, 2017)

Chip-gear maker Kulicke & Soffa jumps after earnings beat. (Nov. 14, 2017)

Roku stock rises sharply on markets for third straight day. (Nov. 13, 2017)

Take-Two Interactive Software gets price-target hike on strong outlook. (Nov. 13, 2017)

Nvidia upgraded as analyst admits being wrong on the stock. (Nov. 13, 2017)

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom’s buyout offer, says it’s undervalued. (Nov. 13, 2017)

Photo: “Star Wars Battlefront 2” from Electronic Arts.

Week in review: Netflix, Taiwan Semi, Maxim earnings

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

IBD 50 chip-gear stock Ichor hits record high on bullish report. (Oct. 20, 2017)

Apple might have just 2 million iPhone X units at launch. (Oct. 20, 2017)

Maxim Integrated Products reaps price-target hikes post-earnings. (Oct. 20, 2017)

Maxim shares rise late on earnings beat, bullish guidance. (Oct. 19, 2017)

Apple stock falls on “anemic” iPhone 8 demand, production cuts. (Oct. 19, 2017)

Top analog chip stocks get price-target hikes on strong fundamentals. (Oct. 19, 2017)

Adobe Systems rockets on 2018 outlook, price-target hikes. (Oct. 19, 2017)

Taiwan Semiconductor beats third-quarter sales, earnings views. (Oct. 19, 2017)

Apple iPhone X production finally ramping up, easing concerns. (Oct. 18, 2017)

Chipmaker Cavium hits buy point ahead of earnings. (Oct. 18, 2017)

Electronic Arts loses the force after delaying Star Wars game. (Oct. 18, 2017)

ASML earnings top but chip-gear maker guides low. (Oct. 18, 2017)

Lam Research beats September-quarter targets, guides higher. (Oct. 17, 2017)

Apple iPhone X production woes weighing on suppliers. (Oct. 17, 2017)

Garmin brings Amazon Alexa voice controls to the car. (Oct. 17, 2017)

Netflix stock falls despite third-quarter subscriber beat. (Oct. 17, 2017)

Netflix beats on third-quarter subscriber gains; Stock climbs. (Oct. 16, 2017)

Nvidia price target hiked, Macom downgraded, Xilinx touted. (Oct. 16, 2017)

Adobe Systems hits “air pocket,” downgraded on growth hopes. (Oct. 16, 2017)

Apple stock gets an upgrade on move to higher-margin iPhones. (Oct. 16, 2017)

Photo: Netflix home screen featuring “Stranger Things.”

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: EA, Nvidia, Zebra earnings

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

Best iPhone 8 chip plays: Broadcom, Cirrus Logic, Skyworks. (May 12, 2017)

Graphics chip maker Nvidia gets fresh price-target hikes. (May 12, 2017)

Apple hits record high on bullish Wall Street reports. (May 12, 2017)

Apple invests $200 million in Corning manufacturing from new fund. (May 12, 2017)

Chip gear maker Ichor posts in-line earnings, guidance light. (May 11, 2017)

Recent IPO Trade Desk soars on Q1 earnings jump. (May 11, 2017)

Straight Path bidding war ends, 5G wireless future ramps up. (May 11, 2017)

Electronic Arts gets caution flag after huge stock gain. (May 11, 2017)

Nvidia surges more than 25% in two days on earnings, GPU conference. (May 11, 2017)

NetEase handily beats earnings views, stock jumps after hours. (May 10, 2017)

Worst-case-scenario speculation of late iPhone 8 launch grows. (May 10, 2017)

Microchip Technology rises on accelerating earnings growth. (May 10, 2017)

Electronic Arts jumps into hyperspace with Q4 earnings beat. (May 10, 2017)

Nvidia amazes with Q1 beat on robust data center demand. (May 10, 2017)

Nvidia rockets on Q1 beat; MaxLinear, Microchip top views. (May 9, 2017)

Electronic Arts jumps on Q4 earnings beat, stock buyback plan. (May 9, 2017)

Apple’s next deal won’t be Netflix or Disney, but a surprise: UBS. (May 9, 2017)

Zebra Technologies sprints ahead of Q1 views. (May 9, 2017)

“Grand Theft Auto” video game publisher gets price-target hike. (May 8, 2017)

Micron Technology downgraded; ON Semiconductor beats Q1 views. (May 8, 2017)

Investors love Apple again, more upside seen. (May 8, 2017)

Photo: Electronic Arts will release its video game “Star Wars: Battlefront 2” on Nov. 17. (Electronic Arts)

Week in review: Apple WWDC, E3, Microsoft buys LinkedIn

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

Adobe Systems’ earnings hot streak seen continuing; Q2 out Tuesday. (June 18, 2016)

LinkedIn worth a few laughs, as well as $26.2 billion. (June 17, 2016)

Likely Apple OLED display supplier gets cautious report. (June 17, 2016)

China patent ruling against Apple unlikely to hold, analysts say. (June 17, 2016)

Apple stock hit with second price target cut, China action. (June 17, 2016)

E3 2016 winners and losers: Top games, big disappointments. (June 16, 2016)

Apple Watch 2 fitness focus pressuring Fitbit stock. (June 16, 2016)

“Clash of Clans” game maker possible $9 billion takeover target. (June 15, 2016)

Facebook, Google cash in on ads as news media firms struggle. (June 15, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 demand “muted” by next year’s rumored iPhone 8. (June 15, 2016)

Sony turns to Batman, “Star Wars” to lead virtual reality games. (June 14, 2016)

3 things investors loved about Apple WWDC keynote, and 2 they hated. (June 14, 2016)

Apple playing catch-up with rivals on software updates. (June 14, 2016)

Microsoft’s LinkedIn buy could put Salesforce, Workday in play. (June 14, 2016)

Apple stock falls on lackluster WWDC keynote, highlighted by emojis. (June 13, 2016)

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion as transition accelerates. (June 13, 2016)

EA kicks off E3 week with “Battlefield 1” debut, e-sports news. (June 13, 2016)

Photo: Someecards comic makes fun of Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn.

Week in review: Electronic Arts, Zebra Technologies earnings

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

Activision Blizzard ready to rack up points from e-sports. (May 13, 2016)

Apple gets lift from China ride-hailing service investment. (May 13, 2016)

Nvidia upgraded; Lockheed downgraded; Kohl’s, Nordstrom PTs cut. (May 13, 2016)

Disney’s exit from toys-to-life video games could boost Activision. (May 12, 2016)

Apple falls anew amid iPhone 7 worries, chip stocks follow. (May 12, 2016)

Macy’s gets PT cuts post-earnings; Packaging stocks rated buy. (May 12, 2016)

Zebra Technologies mauled by lousy Q1 report, gets price target cut. (May 11, 2016)

Amazon poised to become No. 1 U.S. apparel retailer by 2017. (May 11, 2016)

Apple stock gets price-target cut on longer iPhone upgrade cycle. (May 11, 2016)

EA stock soars like “Star Wars” Millennium Falcon after Q4 beat. (May 11, 2016)

Apple, Disney PTs cut; Office Depot, Staples downgraded. (May 11, 2016)

Apple “gloom and doom” has reached “extreme” level. (May 10, 2016)

Gap, Aflac, Hasbro, St. Jude hit with downgrades; Presbia rated buy. (May 10, 2016)

When Tim Cook gives a TV interview, Apple investors should beware. (May 9, 2016)

Drone market positive for AeroVironment, not GoPro, Piper says. (May 9, 2016)

Apple stock oversold; RBC sees buying opportunity. (May 9, 2016)

Tesla gets bullish report; 2 recent medical IPOs rated as buys. (May 9, 2016)

Photo: Zebra Technologies exhibit at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. (Zebra 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: Best Buy, Nuance earnings; EA ‘Star Wars’ game released

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

Fitbit, Apple Watch demand up ahead of holidays. (Nov. 20, 2015)

CIOs see Apple taking more enterprise business. (Nov. 20, 2015)

61% of U.S. iPhone users have 6 series models. (Nov. 20, 2015)

Square, Match rise in first-day trading after IPOs. (Nov. 19, 2015)

Best Buy down on cautious holiday sales guidance. (Nov. 19, 2015)

Square prices IPO below expected range, Match weak. (Nov. 18, 2015)

Drones ready for takeoff this holiday season. (Nov. 18, 2015)

GoPro hits new low on holiday sales concerns. (Nov. 18, 2015)

“Apple-as-a-Service” commands higher valuation. (Nov. 18, 2015)

Bulls charge back into Netflix stock. (Nov. 17, 2015)

Cable firms add broadband users as video users flee. (Nov. 17, 2015)

Nuance Communications stock surges to 2-year high. (Nov. 17, 2015)

EA’s new “Star Wars” game gets “disappointing” reviews. (Nov. 17, 2015)

Apple iPhone winning where it counts: profits. (Nov. 16, 2015)

Best Buy faces “deteriorating sales trends,” gets downgrade. (Nov. 16, 2015)

Photo: “Star Wars Battlefront” video game from Electronic Arts.

Week in review: Apple, GoPro, EA, Outerwall earnings

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

Fitbit to reveal if it’s in shape for the holidays. (Oct. 31, 2015)

“White knuckle” period for Apple stock seen over. (Oct. 30, 2015)

Facebook’s Oculus likely to trail in virtual reality market. (Oct. 30, 2015)

EA sports Q2 beat, sees brighter outlook for “Star Wars.” (Oct. 30, 2015)

Outerwall boosts profits as Redbox rentals slide. (Oct. 30, 2015)

Apple iPad shipments shrinking faster than tablet market. (Oct. 29, 2015)

GoPro stock wipes out on Q3 miss, weak Q4 outlook. (Oct. 29, 2015)

Wearables to U.S. adults: You’re putting me on. (Oct. 28, 2015)

How many watches did Apple sell last quarter? (Oct. 28, 2015)

Apple’s latest quarterly earnings: 5 key points. (Oct. 28, 2015)

Apple stock rises on Q4 sales, earnings beat. (Oct. 27, 2015)

Facebook could grab TV water-cooler crown from Twitter. (Oct. 27, 2015)

Apple Music might be planning more Beats radio stations. (Oct. 27, 2015)

Garmin takes on Fitbit with ads, new fitness bands. (Oct. 27, 2015)

Apple’s iPhone 6S off to fast start in U.S. (Oct. 26, 2015)

Microsoft: A stock rebound over 15 years in the making. (Oct. 26, 2015)

GoPro expectations low ahead of Q3 report. (Oct. 26, 2015)

Apple stock dragged down by chip supplier’s report. (Oct. 26, 2015)

Photo: Apple Music on the iPhone 6.

Week in review: Adobe earnings, Target deal with Fitbit

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

Fantasy sports ad spending could top $150 mil in Q3. (Sept. 18, 2015)

“Destiny” game takes Activision stock to new heights. (Sept. 18, 2015)

Apple stock flat amid conflicting iPhone sales forecasts. (Sept. 18, 2015)

Adobe Systems jumps after investors reconsider Q3 earnings. (Sept. 18, 2015)

“Star Wars” to help 3D cinema leap into hyperspace. (Sept. 17, 2015)

Adobe sales, EPS growth accelerate; guidance cautious. (Sept. 17, 2015)

Apple iPhone 6S sales expectations “unrealistically high.” (Sept. 17, 2015)

Amazon undercuts Apple with low-cost tablets, TV devices. (Sept. 17, 2015)

Roomba robot vacuum cleaner joins smart home trend. (Sept. 16, 2015)

Apple bear turns bullish after iPhone Upgrade Program. (Sept. 16, 2015)

Adobe Systems sales, EPS seen accelerating in Q3. (Sept. 16, 2015)

Fitbit on target with corporate wellness sales. (Sept. 16, 2015)

This holiday season will be “Christmas of the drone.” (Sept. 15, 2015)

Fitbit’s not-so-secret weapon: Women. (Sept. 15, 2015)

Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program a “big deal.” (Sept. 15, 2015)

Apple Watch satisfaction badly lags first iPhone. (Sept. 15, 2015)

GoPro: Apple acquisition target or possible rival? (Sept. 14, 2015)

Smart wearables, led by Apple Watch, to pass basic wearables. (Sept. 14, 2015)

Apple declines to reveal iPhone 6S pre-order number. (Sept. 14, 2015)

Photo: Kristen Wiig plays the Target Lady on “Saturday Night Live.”

Week in review: Early Apple Watch reviews lackluster

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

Samsung debuts Galaxy S6; iPhone 6 seen maintaining momentum. (April 10, 2015)

Early Apple Watch supply “significantly constrained.” (April 10, 2015)

Lenovo, HP leaving other PC vendors in the dust. (April 10, 2015)

Apple Watch reviewers damning with faint praise. (April 9, 2015)

Zynga: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. (April 9, 2015)

Apple Watch app submissions over 1,000 and climbing. (April 7, 2015)

“Star Wars” a likely force for electronic sell-through. (April 7, 2015)

Netflix not enough for most on-demand video watchers. (April 6, 2015)

GoPro needs “video-editing software breakthrough.” (April 6, 2015)

6 months later, iPhone 6 still draws long lines in Hong Kong. (April 6, 2015)

Apple Watch retail appointments called “overkill.” (April 6, 2015)

Photo: The Apple Watch might get you laid.

Week in review: ‘Star Wars’ trailer, ‘Super Smash Bros.’ and GoPro drones

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

“Star Wars” trailer awakens Walt Disney stock. (Nov. 28, 2014)

Nintendo “Super Smash Bros.” off to fast start; Wii U sales impact unknown. (Nov. 26, 2014)

GoPro looking to own the skies with its own drones. (Nov. 26, 2014)

Global PC shipments forecast to decline until 2018. (Nov. 26, 2014)

Apple stock notches new high before retreating. (Nov. 25, 2014)

Most Web surfers can’t name this famous tech executive. (Nov. 25, 2014)

Apple soars to new high as Black Friday approaches. (Nov. 24, 2014)

Don’t believe the hype about Microsoft’s transformation. (Nov. 24, 2014)

Redbox tells DVD movie renters to dig deeper. (Nov. 24, 2014)

Photos: Scene from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”; DJI Phantom drone with GoPro camera. 

Week in review: Google Glass parodies, Windows 8 stats, EA earnings in news

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

Google Glass, Martha Stewart’s Match.com profile in the spotlight. (May 10, 2013)

Low-cost iPhone appears on tap; Margin impact debated. (May 10, 2013)

Carl Icahn calls Dell go-private deal “Great Giveaway,” makes new offer. (May 9, 2013)

Microsoft eyes Barnes & Noble’s Nook Media e-book division. (May 9, 2013)

Many airline passengers keep cellphones on in flight. (May 9, 2013)

BlackBerry aims to shore up core enterprise market with the Q10. (May 8, 2013)

EA stock up on full-year outlook, “Star Wars” games. (May 8, 2013)

Zillow makes history with social media, but no fireworks. (May 7, 2013)

Microsoft tries to make Windows 8 look successful. (May 7, 2013)

Aruba Networks, Ruckus Wireless tank on outlook. (May 7, 2013)

Amazon, eBay shares little changed by sales tax bill. (May 7, 2013)

iRobot’s hospital robots begin their residency. (May 6, 2013)

Adobe Systems shifts creative business fully to the cloud. (May 6, 2013)

Samsung expected to pass Apple in smartphone profits. (May 6, 2013)

Photos: “Saturday Night Live” cast member Fred Armisen portrays a fictional tech correspondent reviewing Google Glass (top); iRobot’s RP-Vita health-care robot in operation. 

Week in review: Traditional video game industry down in the dumps

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

The traditional video game industry is in a world of hurt.
Year-to-date sales of new video game hardware and software at U.S. retail stores are down 27%. (May 11, 2012)

Apple shares have been weighed down by macroeconomic factors and concerns about carrier subsidies for the iPhone.
Meanwhile, shareholders are looking for the next big thing from Apple, which could be a 7-inch “mini iPad,” a $799 MacBook Air notebook, the iPhone 5 or Apple iTV television. (May 9, 2012)

People think others share too much information about themselves online, an Intel-sponsored survey finds. (May 9, 2012)

Security software firms like Sourcefire, Imperva and Fortinet see new threats and new opportunities. (May 4, 2012)

Photo: “Kinect Star Wars” video game from LucasArts and Microsoft.

Week in review: ‘Halo’ prequel blasts off

Microsoft’s science-fiction video game franchise “Halo” continues to generate big bucks for the company.
The latest game title, “Halo: Reach,” generated $200 million in sales in its first day of release on Sept. 14. It’s an exclusive title for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console.
The following is a roundup of my recent stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com and Click, IBD’s Tech Blog.

Video game companies hope to get sales moving again by getting players moving their bodies. Sony’s PlayStation Move and Microsoft’s Kinect aim to outdo Nintendo’s Wii. (Sept. 17, 2010)

Best Buy rings up big Q2 profit boost thanks to smart phone sales. (Sept. 14, 2010)

Best Buy slashing retail space for CDs and DVDs to get more room to show off new video game systems. (Sept. 14, 2010)

13% in U.S. expect to dump their pay TV within a year. (Sept. 13, 2010)

How is Microsoft’s “Halo: Reach” video game like “Star Wars: Episode 1”? (Sept. 13, 2010)

E-reader price war, led by Amazon’s Kindle, is already seen thinning the herd in the fast-emerging category. (Sept. 13, 2010)

Photo: Screenshot from "Halo: Reach"