Week in review: AI dominates CES 2025, led by Nvidia keynote

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

Tech firms have their eyes on smart glasses as the next big thing. (Jan. 10, 2025)

Health tracking is moving to smart rings from watches. Oura leads market. (Jan. 9, 2025)

X CEO applauds Meta decision to end fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram. (Jan. 8, 2025)

SoundHound AI adds on-the-go food ordering to in-vehicle voice assistant. (Jan. 7, 2025)

Nvidia raises bar at CES 2025. But stock slides. (Jan. 7, 2025)

Nvidia expands AI reach with automotive, robotics initiatives. (Jan. 6, 2025)

AMD reveals next-generation AI PC chips, gets Dell endorsement. (Jan. 6, 2025)

Deere tackles labor shortages with autonomous tractors. (Jan. 6, 2025)

President-elect Trump poses challenge to U.S. tech sales. (Jan. 6, 2025)

Photo: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at CES 2025. (Nvidia)

Week in review: Facebook parent Meta launches Twitter rival Threads

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

Generative AI is driving “the next supercycle of cloud computing.” (July 7, 2023)

Alibaba stock rises as China concludes probe of affiliate Ant Group. (July 7, 2023)

Adobe, IBD Stock of the Day, looks to monetize generative AI. (July 6, 2023)

Is Meta’s Threads app a “Twitter killer”? Social media users debate new service. (July 6, 2023)

Google, IBD Stock of the Day, fends off Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing. (July 5, 2023)

Meta stock rises as Facebook parent prepares to launch Twitter rival. (July 5, 2023)

Photo: Threads app on smartphone. (Meta Platforms)

Week in review: Analog Devices, Marvell earnings

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

Netflix stock hits a new high, but some think it’s still a buy. (June 1, 2018)

Apple stock gets price-target hike ahead of WWDC conference. (June 1, 2018)

Marvell Technology edges views, offers mixed guidance. (May 31, 2018)

Apple poised to double down on augmented reality at conference. (May 31, 2018)

Micron Technology downgraded on valuation after stock run-up. (May 31, 2018)

Three semiconductor equipment stocks join IBD 50 list. (May 31, 2018)

Top chip stocks on the move: Nvidia, Broadcom, Intel. (May 30, 2018)

Netflix shares called “best idea” by Bernstein stock pickers. (May 30, 2018)

What to expect from Apple’s WWDC software developers conference. (May 30, 2018)

Analog Devices hits buy zone on beat-and-raise report. (May 30, 2018)

Google this: Microsoft passes search giant in market value. (May 29, 2018)

Should Spotify join FANG group of big internet stocks? (May 29, 2018)

Twitter flies into buy zone as turnaround efforts pay off. (May 29, 2018)

Micron hits buy point; ON Semiconductor gets price-target hike (May 29, 2018)

Universal Display stock jumps on Apple iPhone report. (May 29, 2018)

Amazon widens its influence even more and takes a bite out of snacks. (May 24, 2018)

Sweets and snacks stocks snap, crackle and drop. (May 24, 2018)

Photo: Analog Devices chips (Analog Devices)

Week in review: Netflix earnings, Qualcomm antitrust lawsuit

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

Apple sues Qualcomm over patent licensing practices. (Jan. 20, 2017)

Apple services growth sparks price-target hike. (Jan. 20, 2017)

Facebook, Amazon, Alphabet rated buy; Domino’s upgraded. (Jan. 20, 2017)

4 stocks seen benefiting from artificial intelligence boom. (Jan. 19, 2017)

Apple supplier Skyworks beats expectations for Q1 sales, earnings. (Jan. 19, 2017)

Analysts divided on Apple ahead of Q1 earnings. (Jan. 19, 2017)

5 key takeaways from Netflix’s terrific Q4 earnings report. (Jan. 19, 2017)

Tesla, Mobileye upgraded; Target, Exxon downgraded; Netflix PT hiked. (Jan. 19, 2017)

Netflix smashes subscriber projections, stock jumps. (Jan. 18, 2017)

Qualcomm antitrust lawsuit called flawed, political. (Jan. 18, 2017)

Burlington, Halliburton are buys; Disney downgraded; Schlumberger hold. (Jan. 18, 2017)

OLED iPhone 8 might not ramp production until September. (Jan. 17, 2017)

Qualcomm strong-armed Apple, others, U.S. antitrust lawsuit says. (Jan. 17, 2017)

Skyworks seen posting third straight sales, earnings decline. (Jan. 17, 2017)

Apple iPhone 8 anticipation weighing on iPhone 7 sales. (Jan. 17, 2017)

Netflix poised for royally good Q4 earnings report. (Jan. 17, 2017)

Disney, Netflix upgraded; JPMorgan, Chipotle, Twitter downgraded. (Jan. 17, 2017)

Photo: Scene from Netflix show “A Series of Unfortunate Events.”

Week in review: Bold 2017 tech predictions, CES curtain-raiser

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

AI, virtual assistants, augmented reality vie for next big thing at CES. (Dec. 30, 2016)

Bold tech M&A predictions for 2017: Netflix, Twitter, GoPro in play. (Dec. 30, 2016)

Adobe Systems CEO touts “textbook transition” to cloud. (Dec. 30, 2016)

Apple falls on production cut; will make iPhones in India. (Dec. 30, 2016)

Nvidia stock volatile after big drop, upbeat report. (Dec. 29, 2016)

Nvidia flashes key sell signal amid Citron tweet, possible climax run. (Dec. 28, 2016)

Fitbit gets lift from app downloads post-Christmas. (Dec. 27, 2016)

New iPhones could get vertical dual-camera array, stock near buy. (Dec. 27, 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)

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: 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: Hasbro in talks to buy DreamWorks Animation

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

Hungry Hungry Hippos movie a possible Hasbro-DreamWorks project. (Nov. 14, 2014)

Apple hits new high on positive iPhone 6 sales data. (Nov. 14, 2014)

Take-Two Interactive leads weak month for video game sales. (Nov. 14, 2014)

Amazon buries the hatchet with major book publisher. (Nov. 13, 2014)

Sony aims to shake up pay TV with Internet alternative. (Nov. 13, 2014)

Apple stock cracks new high despite sour iPad report. (Nov. 13, 2014)

Solar-energy homes keeping excess power off the grid. (Nov. 12, 2014)

Mobile game consolidation forecast as King and Glu lead. (Nov. 12, 2014)

Apple stock hits new high as iPad prices hit new lows. (Nov. 12, 2014)

Apple iPhone 6 Plus demand much stronger than expected. (Nov. 11, 2014)

Almost as many Twitter quitters as active users. (Nov. 10, 2014)

GoPro stumbles on secondary stock offering. (Nov. 10, 2014)

Photo: Scene from “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” 

Week in review: Aereo still alive, Microsoft plans reorg, chip gear firms form Eteris

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

Facebook, Apple, Amazon zinged by late-night comics. (July 11, 2014)

Amazon, Google go passive-aggressive over European laws. (July 11, 2014)

Apple iWatch at risk of missing holiday shopping season. (July 11, 2014)

Aereo still alive; Supreme Court ruling gave it two lifelines. (July 10, 2014)

Microsoft seeks to reinvent productivity, plans reorg. (July 10, 2014)

PC shipments climb out of two-year hole. (July 9, 2014)

All-glass iPhone, square BlackBerry shake up smartphone design. (July 9, 2014)

Facebook, Twitter ad revenue outlook looking up. (July 9, 2014)

Microsoft to end free Windows 7 support in six months. (July 9, 2014)

Garmin down on competitive risks from Apple, GoPro. (July 9, 2014)

LG begins selling Android Wear-based G smartwatch. (July 8, 2014)

Applied Materials-Tokyo Electron merger to form Eteris. (July 8, 2014)

China smartphone subsidy cuts likely to impact Apple. (July 8, 2014)

Apple hiring of Tag Heuer executive points to iWatch launch. (July 7, 2014)

Top tech stocks not big R&D spenders, surprising study shows. (July 7, 2014)

Photos: Aereo antennas, LG G smartwatch 

Week in review: Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle, Amazon Fire phone debut

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

Will Amazon make Apple offer free unlimited storage? (June 20, 2014)

Android tablets to pass Apple iPad installed base this year. (June 20, 2014)

Micron Q3 earnings seen riding memory chip strength. (June 20, 2014)

Tibco Software tumbles on Q2 earnings, soft outlook. (June 20, 2014)

Apple iWatch said to have 2.5-inch screen, wireless charging. (June 19, 2014)

Netflix signs Chelsea Handler for talk show. (June 19, 2014)

The first electric Harley-Davidson: a quieter hog. (June 19, 2014)

Fitness bands, outdoor gadgets fuel Garmin turnaround. (June 18, 2014)

Soda-flavored “Candy Crush” sequel aims to hook users. (June 18, 2014)

Apple readies scratch-proof screens for iPhone 6. (June 18, 2014)

Microsoft more open to acquisitions under Satya Nadella. (June 18, 2014)

Adobe returns to growth, updates Creative Cloud. (June 18, 2014)

Amazon bullies publishers while Apple punished in e-books case. (June 17, 2014)

Nintendo “Mario Kart 8” helps drive video game sales higher. (June 17, 2014)

Chipmaker SanDisk buys Fusion-io for bargain price. (June 16, 2014)

SanDisk purchase of Fusion-io speeds enterprise shift. (June 16, 2014)

World Cup soccer giving Twitter a kick in the pants. (June 16, 2014)

Adobe Systems investors focused on subscriber gains. (June 16, 2014)

Photos: Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle LiveWire; Amazon Fire smartphone. 

Week in review: Activision, Electronic Arts, Spansion rally; Amazon connects with Twitter

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

Apple gets beat up over plan to buy Beats Electronics. (May 9, 2014)

Apple raked in 65% of all smartphone profits in Q1. (May 8, 2014)

Activision and EA surge as Zynga and King Digital fade. (May 7, 2014)

Flash memory-chip maker Spansion rises on Q1 report. (May 7, 2014)

Mobile wallet technology fails to entice U.S. consumers. (May 6, 2014)

Amazon-Twitter service hints at targeted ads. (May 5, 2014)

Photos: A video game fan celebrates the launch of the Electronic Arts game “Titanfall” for Microsoft’s Xbox One console on March 10 at SXSW in Austin, Texas (top); Spansion flash-memory chips; and screenshot from video explaining Amazon-Twitter service.

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. 

Week in review: Record-setting Oscar tweet; GameFly to offer DVDs by mail, taking on Netflix

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

Cloud, Big Data firms causing “big-time disruption” in IT. (March 7, 2014)

Apple iPhone 6 orders could hit 90 million units this year. (March 7, 2014)

Tablet market seen hitting the brakes this year. (March 6, 2014)

Staples follows RadioShack with big store-closure plans. (March 6, 2014)

Emerging markets shunning PCs more than developed world. (March 5, 2014)

RadioShack plans to close 26% of its U.S. stores. (March 4, 2014)

GameFly goes after Netflix’s orphaned DVD business. (March 4, 2014)

Windows 8 not getting boost from end of XP support. (March 3, 2014)

Apple iPhone 5S shows “staying power” in buyer survey. (March 3, 2014)

Android vendors pass Apple to bring tablets to the masses. (March 3, 2014)

Twitter basks in Oscar glow, sidelines Samsung. (March 3, 2014)

Photos: Ellen DeGeneres selfie photo with celebs at this year’s Academy Awards (top); Screenshot of GameFly movie DVD-by-mail service; GameFly girls at September 2011 company event. 

Week in review: Tinder wins at the Olympics

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

Tinder wins gold at Sochi Olympics as athletes score dates. (Feb. 14, 2014)

Cloud computing sales to triple by 2017, new forecast says. (Feb. 14, 2014)

Video game sales decline despite new consoles. (Feb. 14, 2014)

British vacuum cleaner whiz James Dyson aims to take on iRobot. (Feb. 13, 2014)

Amazon Prime churn high, but new membership growth higher. (Feb. 13, 2014)

Netflix coming up aces with “House of Cards” season premiere. (Feb. 13, 2014)

One chart that shows the mobile phone industry is declining. (Feb. 12, 2014)

No bronze medal in smartphone Olympics. (Feb. 12, 2014)

Amazon Prime memberships poised to tumble with price hike. (Feb. 12, 2014)

Apple might take fewer risks with iPhone 6 to ensure big supply. (Feb. 11, 2014)

Mobile phone market hits “the great moderation.” Little or no growth seen this year. (Feb. 11, 2014)

Teen exodus from Facebook appears overblown. (Feb. 11, 2014)

Twitter: The social network that can get you fired. (Feb. 10, 2014)

“Flappy Bird” shows Nintendo’s missed phone games opportunity. (Feb. 10, 2014)

Carl Icahn cries “uncle” in Apple stock buyback campaign. (Feb. 10, 2014)

Photos: New Zealand snowboarder Rebecca Torr on Tinder (from Sochi on Tinder blog); screenshot of “Flappy Bird” mobile game. 

Week in review: Apple holiday commercial, Twitter ads criticized

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

Apple holiday commercial subject of ridicule. (Dec. 27, 2013)

Netflix, Nintendo join FedEx, UPS in Christmas failures. (Dec. 27, 2013)

Twitter investors love ad rollout, but users pushing back. (Dec. 26, 2013)

Apple rewards customers with free content after Christmas. (Dec. 26, 2013)

Celebrity shills: Match the spokesperson with the tech company. (Dec. 24, 2013)

Apple needs big new product to drive stock price, analyst says. (Dec. 24, 2013)

Apple, China Mobile deal boon for iPhone parts makers. (Dec. 23, 2013)

Apple finally reaches China Mobile iPhone deal. (Dec. 23, 2013)

Photos: Still from Apple’s holiday ad “Misunderstood” (top); Nintendo fans in New York City celebrate the release of the “Pokemon X and Y” video games on Oct. 15. 

Week in review: Amazon delivery drones, ‘GTA Online’ among headline makers

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

Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones powered by laughter. (Dec. 6, 2013)

“Grand Theft Auto Online” potential gold mine for Take-Two. (Dec. 6, 2013)

Corporate PC demand improving, lifting Intel. (Dec. 6, 2013)

Security breaches raise concerns about online safety. (Dec. 6, 2013)

Microsoft swoons on reports that Ford’s Alan Mulally won’t be its next CEO. (Dec. 5, 2013)

Apple rises on China Mobile talk and Carl Icahn proposal. (Dec. 5, 2013)

Let them eat cake and watch Jerry Lewis movies.
Netflix looks to offer streaming video service in France. (Dec. 4, 2013)

Smartphone owners hooked on Facebook, Twitter, Candy Crush. (Dec. 4, 2013)

Tech spending survey positive for Adobe, Oracle and Salesforce.com. (Dec. 4, 2013)

Apple acquisition and possible China Mobile deal excite investors. (Dec. 3, 2013)

Sony counters Xbox One sales lead report with new PS4 data. (Dec. 3, 2013)

Old consoles dominating holiday video game sales. (Dec. 3, 2013)

5 reasons PC sales are in the crapper. (Dec. 3, 2013)

SouFun hits new high on launch of financial services platform. (Dec. 2, 2013)

Website creator Wix.com surges on analyst reports.
The rapid rise of another money-losing Internet company is likely to spur more talk of an Internet bubble. (Dec. 2, 2013)

In-flight Internet service Gogo gets OK to go global. (Dec. 2, 2013)

WebMD seen getting more mobile ads from drug firms. (Dec. 2, 2013)

Tablet sales jump as Black Friday promotions rise 50%. (Dec. 2, 2013)

Photos: Amazon.com’s Amazon Prime Air flying robot (top), “Grand Theft Auto Online” promo art. 

Week in review: Internet stock bubble fears; Microsoft’s Xbox One game console debuts

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

Xbox One debut could be last major game console launch. (Nov. 22, 2013)

Microsoft releases Xbox One in grand fashion. (Nov. 22, 2013)

Mystery bidder gobbles up Sandwich.com from Yahoo. (Nov. 21, 2013)

GameStop guides lower on holiday earnings despite PS4 and Xbox One. (Nov. 21, 2013)

Lofty valuations for Twitter and other Internet firms spur bubble talk. (Nov. 20, 2013)

Sony PlayStation 4 seen outselling Microsoft Xbox One. (Nov. 20, 2013)

Google opens product showcase areas in Best Buy stores. (Nov. 19, 2013)

Best Buy vows to win Q4 sales battle, predicts profit hit. (Nov. 19, 2013)

Best Buy looking to cut losses from product returns. (Nov. 19, 2013)

Best Buy warns price competition to hit Q4 profit. (Nov. 19, 2013)

Apple likely to raise smartphone pricing with iPhone 6. (Nov. 18, 2013)

Apple acquisition could presage gesture-controlled TV. (Nov. 18, 2013)

Sony PS4 launch marred by reports of glitchy consoles. (Nov. 18, 2013)

Photos: Mr. Bubble could be the mascot of the current Internet stock craze; Microsoft’s Xbox One video game console. 

Week in review: Twitter IPO takes off; Conan O’Brien cracks top 100 list on LinkedIn

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

The 10 funniest Twitter parody videos online. (Nov. 8, 2013)

Survey shows most Apple iPhone buyers already have an iPhone. (Nov. 8, 2013)

Priceline seen taking travel market share worldwide. (Nov. 8, 2013)

Activision Blizzard cautious on Q4 video game prospects. (Nov. 7, 2013)

Netflix inks deal with Disney for original TV shows based on C-list Marvel comic book heroes, including Daredevil. (Nov. 7, 2013)

HomeAway pay-per-booking launch powers upbeat outlook. (Nov. 7, 2013)

Microsoft stock hits 13-year high on replacement CEO rumblings. (Nov. 6, 2013)

With Blockbuster gone, could BlackBerry or Barnes & Noble be next? (Nov. 6, 2013)

Conan O’Brien cracks top 100 LinkedIn Influencers list. (Nov. 5, 2013)

Apple’s premium pricing supported by used device market. (Nov. 5, 2013)

Apple’s deal with GT Advanced Technologies for sapphire material could involve the long-rumored iWatch smartwatch. (Nov. 5, 2013)

Photos: Funny Reuters photo for Twitter IPO filing; Conan O’Brien’s profile on LinkedIn.

Week in review: Apple iPad Air hits stores; Netflix nabs ‘Dexter’

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

Comedians hook up jokes with online dating services, including Match.com and Tinder. (Nov. 1, 2013)

Apple iPad Air teardown reveals the usual suspects inside. (Nov. 1, 2013)

Monotype teams with Google to expand use of Web fonts. (Oct. 31, 2013)

Apple sheds tablet market share as it pursues high-end business. (Oct. 31, 2013)

Apple’s yellow iPhone 5C is a lemon. (Oct. 31, 2013)

Twitter IPO called reminiscent of dot-com bubble era. (Oct. 30, 2013)

Video game transition poses big risks for EA, Take-Two, others. (Oct. 30, 2013)

Netflix captures “Dexter,” floats ambitious movie plan. (Oct. 29, 2013)

5 intriguing nuggets from Apple’s fiscal Q4 report. (Oct. 29, 2013)

Advent Software beats Q3 views, sees Q4 sales in line. (Oct. 29, 2013)

Samsung lengthens smartphone lead in Q3; Apple No. 2. (Oct. 29, 2013)

Apple iPhone sales beat views, but iPads come up short. (Oct. 28, 2013)

Advertising on Facebook, Google and Twitter is becoming more pervasive and annoying. (Oct. 28, 2013)

Photos: Apple’s iPad Air (top); Scene from “Dexter.”