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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Week in review: EU crackdown on Big Tech coming


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

Europe steps up Big Tech crackdown with Digital Markets Act. (June 24, 2022)

Apple likely planning January reveal for mixed-reality headset. (June 24, 2022)

Chip cycle downturn nearing as growth slows, analyst says. (June 23, 2022)

Video game stocks could be “recession winners,” analyst says. (June 22, 2022)

Apple services growth potential underestimated, analyst says. (June 22, 2022)

Facebook, Microsoft, Nvidia unite to create metaverse standards. (June 21, 2022)

Photo: Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple WWDC event in June. (Apple)

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Week in review: Netflix crashes on Q1 report; Virtual reality market remains small


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

Facebook parent stands tall in small market for virtual reality. (April 22, 2022)

Intuitive Surgical beats first-quarter goals as elective procedures rebound. (April 21, 2022)

As Netflix starts to ebb, streaming TV with ads begins to flow. (April 21, 2022)

Chip gear leader ASML tops first-quarter sales target but guides low. (April 20, 2022)

Netflix pauses for commercial break, plans ad-supported tier. (April 20, 2022)

Netflix stock crashes as video streamer sheds subscribers. (April 19, 2022)

China lockdowns, factory closures seen hurting Apple. (April 19, 2022)

Chinese smartphone woes could pressure semiconductor stocks. (April 18, 2022)

Evergreen stories:

Is Netflix stock a buy before video streamer’s Q1 earnings report? (April 18, 2022)

Photo: Meta Quest 2 headset in use (Meta Platforms)

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Week in review: Adobe, Broadcom earnings; Trump nixes chip deal

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

Electronic Arts stock flirts with buy point, retreats. (March 16, 2018)

Apple supply chain checks point to disappointing HomePod sales. (March 16, 2018)

Adobe spikes to record high on beat-and-raise quarterly report. (March 16, 2018)

Broadcom sales take a hit with Apple iPhone production slowdown. (March 16, 2018)

Adobe Systems crushes first-quarter views, shares rise late. (March 15, 2018)

Broadcom tops first-quarter targets, gives in-line sales guidance. (March 15, 2018)

Two IBD 50 chip stocks get fresh buy recommendations. (March 15, 2018)

Netflix said to seek news content, gets a price-target hike. (March 14, 2018)

Broadcom earnings in focus after Qualcomm bid withdrawal. (March 14, 2018)

Nvidia early winner in esports boom; Video game publishers to follow. (March 13, 2018)

Apple stock touches another record, helped by services business. (March 13, 2018)

What’s next for Broadcom now that Trump’s nixed Qualcomm buy? (March 13, 2018)

Netflix stock pressured by short-seller Citron after huge run-up. (March 12, 2018)

New Spielberg movie could boost virtual-reality adoption. (March 12, 2018)

Micron leads chip stocks higher; Analog Devices, Microchip Tech break out. (March 12, 2018)

Broadcom accelerates move to U.S. headquarters amid Qualcomm drama. (March 12, 2018)

Photo: Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen speaks at Adobe Max 2017 conference. (Adobe)

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Week in review: Best Buy earnings, Fitbit smartwatch

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

What to expect when Apple holds its product launch event Sept. 12. (Sept. 1, 2017)

Microsoft to usher in “mixed reality” technology on Oct. 17. (Sept. 1, 2017)

Apple gets price-target hike ahead of iPhone 8 launch. (Sept. 1, 2017)

Sony jumps into smart-speaker market with assist from Google. (Aug. 31, 2017)

ON Semi rated “strong buy”; Microchip, ASML break out. (Aug. 31, 2017)

Apple schedules Sept. 12 media event; New iPhones expected. (Aug. 31, 2017)

Microsoft carves new high, gains in enterprise cloud software. (Aug. 31, 2017)

Fiber-optic network firm Ciena slammed by soft guidance. (Aug. 31, 2017)

Universal Display stock soars on bullish analyst report. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Semtech falls on weak sales guidance for October quarter. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Apple hits record high as it ramps up iPhone 8, HomePod lines. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Best Buy slide continues as analysts doubt it can maintain sales. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Dycom stock pummeled on weak July-quarter sales, guidance. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Analog Devices smashes earnings estimates, guides higher. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Analog Devices, Semtech earnings on tap: What to expect. (Aug. 29, 2017)

Apple, Accenture partner on enterprise mobile apps. (Aug. 29, 2017)

Best Buy crushes on earnings, but CEO puts a chill on shares. (Aug. 29, 2017)

Virtual-reality gear discounted as VR interest ebbs. (Aug. 28, 2017)

Best Buy could get lift from Nintendo Switch, appliances. (Aug. 28, 2017)

Fitbit debuts smartwatch to take on Apple Watch. (Aug. 28, 2017)


Photo: Fitbit Ionic smartwatch.

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Week in review: Activision Blizzard unveils first Overwatch League teams

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

Move over FANGs, China’s BAT stocks go from copycats to fat cats. (July 14, 2017)

Netflix seen getting subscriber boost from original content premieres. (July 14, 2017)

OLED smartphone growth driving this hot stock. (July 14, 2017)

Activision Blizzard earns kudos for “Overwatch” e-sports moves. (July 13, 2017)

Netflix earnings power underappreciated, gets price-target hike. (July 13, 2017)

Facebook hopes to goose VR headset sales with lower prices. (July 13, 2017)

Why Apple iPhone 8 developers are in “panic” mode. (July 12 2017)

Chip stock upgraded to buy on Apple, Tesla contract wins. (July 11, 2017)

Apple iPhone 8 expectations too high, No “supercycle” ahead: analyst. (July 11, 2017)

Apple iPhone 8 could give consumers sticker shock. (July 10, 2017)

This top-rated chip-gear maker got a price-target hike. (July 10, 2017)

Two IBD 50 chip stocks get price-target hikes; Intel downgraded. (July 10, 2017)

Photo: “Overwatch” competition. (Activision Blizzard)

Saturday, June 17, 2017

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.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Week in review: Nvidia, Activision, iRobot, CDW earnings

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

Apple car tops consumer wish list for iPhone maker. (Feb. 10, 2017)

Intel down after analyst day; Monolithic Power rises on Q4 report. (Feb. 10, 2017)

Nvidia sinks on in-line Q1 sales outlook, higher expenses. (Feb. 10, 2017)

Activision Blizzard soars on Q4 beat; Stock hits buy point. (Feb. 10, 2017)

Nvidia earnings, sales crush views as demand booms in all markets, but guidance is so-so. (Feb. 9, 2017)

Prospects dimming for Facebook’s Oculus Rift virtual-reality headsets. (Feb. 9, 2017)

NetEase retreats from buy point ahead of Q4 earnings. (Feb. 9, 2017)

IRobot glitches on 2017 guidance, though beats Q4 views. (Feb. 9, 2017)

MaxLinear beats Q4 targets, but sales guidance lags, stock falls. (Feb. 8, 2017)

Apple gets price-target hike on “super-long” iPhone 8 cycle. (Feb. 8, 2017)

Intel heeds President Trump’s call for U.S. manufacturing investment. (Feb. 8, 2017)

Momo breaks out, leads Chinese internet stocks. (Feb. 8, 2017)

Microchip spikes on Q3 beat; Inphi seesaws after Q4 report. (Feb. 8, 2017)

“Grand Theft Auto” video game maker slays Q3 targets. (Feb. 8, 2017)

Inphi, Microchip hurdle Wall Street’s December-quarter targets. (Feb. 7, 2017)

Apple took 92% of smartphone industry profits in Q4. (Feb. 7, 2017)

Nvidia shakes off recent sell-off, climbs to record high. (Feb. 7, 2017)

IT systems reseller CDW hits record high on Q4 earnings. (Feb. 7, 2017)

Apple iPhone losing ground in China smartphone market. (Feb. 6, 2017)

Chip gear maker Applied Materials gets price-target hike. (Feb. 6, 2017)

Nvidia stock gets caution flags ahead of Q4 earnings report. (Feb. 6, 2017)

Photo: Nvidia Quadro processors. (Nvidia)

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, November 5, 2016

Week in review: Activision, EA, Take-Two, Fitbit, GoPro earnings

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

Skyworks delights, Qorvo disappoints in earnings reports. (Nov. 4, 2016)

OLED iPhones could spur demand, but lower profit margins. (Nov. 4, 2016)

Video game maker Activision gunned down over soft holiday guidance. (Nov. 4, 2016)

GoPro hits rough water with disappointing Q3 results, guidance. (Nov. 4, 2016)

GoPro goes down, way down, after Q3 miss, lousy Q4 outlook. (Nov. 3, 2016)

Activision undershoots Q4 targets, though Q3 beats views. (Nov. 3, 2016)

Apple iPhone grabs 104% of smartphone industry profit in Q3. (Nov. 3, 2016)

Chip M&A heats up with Microsemi-Skyworks, Lattice in spotlight. (Nov. 3, 2016)

Take-Two jumps to new high on slam-dunk Q2 earnings. (Nov. 3, 2016)

Fitbit dives to new low on weak holiday outlook. (Nov. 3, 2016)

Apple’s iPhone appears to be going the way of the Mac. (Nov. 2, 2016)

Fitbit shocks Wall Street with grim Q4 guidance, stock tumbles. (Nov. 2, 2016)

Electronic Arts stock gets price-target hikes on upbeat Q2 report. (Nov. 2, 2016)

Broadcom to buy Brocade for $5.9 billion, reaffirms Q4 guidance. (Nov. 2, 2016)

Inphi beat-and-raise Q3 helps lift fiber-optic stocks. (Nov. 2, 2016)

Advertising, marketing to invade virtual, augmented reality in 2017. (Nov. 2, 2016)

Broadcom close to deal to buy Brocade Communications Systems. (Nov. 1, 2016)

Electronic Arts beats Q2 targets, raises full-year guidance. (Nov. 1, 2016)

Monolithic Power Systems gets price-target hikes on Q3 beat. (Nov. 1, 2016)

Brocade blasts higher on Broadcom acquisition chatter. (Oct. 31, 2016)

Apple contractor testing wireless charging module for iPhone 8. (Oct. 31, 2016)

Apple encouraged to bid for Time Warner as TV strategy falters. (Oct. 31, 2016)

Photo: Screenshot from Activision Blizzard game “Overwatch.”

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)

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Week in review: Netflix rises on acquisition talk; Micron reports earnings

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

Higher-end iPhones could give Apple sales, earnings lift. (Oct. 7, 2016)

Netflix hits wall in China expansion plans; Entry “doesn’t look good.” (Oct. 7, 2016)

Silicon Motion previews better-than-expected Q3 sales, earnings. (Oct. 7, 2016)

Qualcomm close to giving final rose to NXP Semiconductors. (Oct. 6, 2016)

Chipmaker’s strong sales seen as positive for Apple. (Oct. 6, 2016)

Virtual-reality headset sales to soar with Sony PlayStation VR launch. (Oct. 6, 2016)

Hot RFID IPO Impinj tracks higher after price-target hike. (Oct. 6, 2016)

Netflix rises on new buy rating as acquisition rumors swirl. (Oct. 5, 2016)

Apple prepping for ambient computing era, the next paradigm shift. (Oct. 5, 2016)

Micron sales lifted by strong memory chip demand, but analysts cautious. (Oct. 5, 2016)

Micron Technology stock falls late despite fiscal Q4 beat and raise. (Oct. 4, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 dinged for short battery life. (Oct. 4, 2016)

Microsoft quits fitness band business; Move could benefit Fitbit. (Oct. 4, 2016)

Netflix stock gets superhero boost from Disney takeover talk. (Oct. 3, 2016)

Fitbit gaining share, but earnings estimates look lofty for 2017. (Oct. 3, 2016)

Apple might use OLED screen on just one model iPhone 8. (Oct. 3, 2016)

Alexa, how big will the personal assistant device market get? (Oct. 3, 2016)

Photo: Netflix screenshot.

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Week in review: FAA’s commercial drone rules, Adobe Systems earnings, Tencent buys Supercell

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

Commercial drone market cleared for takeoff by FAA. (June 24, 2016)

Microsoft-LinkedIn deal “modestly positive,” Deutsche Bank says. (June 24, 2016)

Activision game “Overwatch” profitability may be underappreciated. (June 24, 2016)

Anticipation: Apple iPhone 8 could rain on upcoming iPhone 7 parade. (June 24, 2016)

Consumer drone sales off to “very strong start,” aerial games era. (June 23, 2016)

Apple faces uproar over rumored removal of audio jack from next iPhone. (June 23, 2016)

Apple stock gets another price-target cut as iPhone upgrades slow. (June 23, 2016)

Facebook, Sony lead virtual reality stock picks in Nomura report. (June 22, 2016)

Adobe Systems stock drops on sales growth concerns. (June 22, 2016)

Adobe Systems stock falls late on Q2 sales, guidance below views. (June 21, 2016)

Low-cost iPhone SE cannibalizing sales of pricier Apple handsets. (June 21, 2016)

Tencent buys “Clash of Clans” game maker Supercell from SoftBank. (June 21, 2016)

PC, printer maker HP divests software assets in deal with Open Text. (June 20, 2016)

Apple’s Beijing patent case could be salvo in China-U.S. trade fight. (June 20, 2016)

Netflix stock gets price-target cut as global outlook softens. (June 20, 2016)

Photo: Filmmakers use a DJI camera drone. (DJI)

Saturday, June 18, 2016

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.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Week in review: Netflix bad reviews, virtual reality outlook, ‘Overwatch’ hit game

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

Fitbit faces pricing pressure from Samsung, other vendors. (June 3, 2016)

Virtual reality could give PC sales a shot in the arm. (June 3, 2016)

Activision Blizzard scores hit video game in “Overwatch.” (June 3, 2016)

Tesla Motors “controversial, expensive, risky,” but stock rated buy. (June 2, 2016)

Stock picks: 3 companies seen as early winners in virtual reality. (June 2, 2016)

Tablets poised for second and third straight year of declines. (June 2, 2016)

Apple stock sinks after Goldman Sachs cuts price target. (June 2, 2016)

Siri, Alexa, Cortana vying to be new computer interface. (June 2, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 production orders seen below disappointing iPhone 6S. (June 1, 2016)

Apple iPhone seen losing market share through 2020. (June 1, 2016)

Microsoft’s Windows 10 gains ground as free upgrade deadline nears. (June 1, 2016)

Samsung phones top Apple iPhones in customer satisfaction. (June 1, 2016)

Bad reviews for Netflix shows could be drag on company prospects. (May 31, 2016)

Toyota Motor looks to buy Google robotics firm Boston Dynamics. (May 31, 2016)

Apple might shift major iPhone releases to every 3 years, from 2. (May 31, 2016)

Photo: Scene from Netflix original comedy movie “The Do-Over” starring Adam Sandler.

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Week in review: Microsoft, Netflix earnings; Standalone Amazon video service

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

Apple Q2 earnings to clash with new cash return plan. (April 23, 2016)

Microsoft stock plummets on March-quarter miss, weak guidance. (April 22, 2016)

Microsoft misses March-quarter views on sales, earnings. (April 21, 2016)

Apple iPhone keeps Samsung at bay in U.S. smartphone market. (April 21, 2016)

Adobe stock gets price-target hike but seen as fairly valued. (April 21, 2016)

Virtual reality goes from virtually nothing to $2 billion market. (April 21, 2016)

Microsoft seen returning to sales growth in March quarter. (April 20, 2016)

Apple outlook cut as iPhone 7 doesn’t seem like must-have device. (April 20, 2016)

Apple car team nabs top Tesla Motors executive. (April 19, 2016)

5 key takeaways from Netflix’s troubling Q1 earnings report. (April 19, 2016)

Netflix stock dives on weak subscriber guidance for Q2. (April 18, 2016)

Bad news, butterfingers: Future iPhone could sport all-glass design. (April 18, 2016)

Amazon goes head-to-head with Netflix in streaming video. (April 18, 2016)

Photo: Amazon.com Fire TV set-top box.

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Week in review: Amazon Echo sales, Netflix price hike

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

Apple iPhone encryption fight with feds enters new phase. (April 8, 2016)

Disney buying Netflix would solve problems, Greenfield suggests. (April 8, 2016)

Apple price target cut on lengthening iPhone replacement times. (April 7, 2016)

Netflix rate hike to be key test of its pricing power. (April 7, 2016)

Virtual reality headset sales seen reaching $895 million this year. (April 7, 2016)

Verizon buying stake in AwesomenessTV to reach young consumers. (April 6, 2016)

Amazon.com has likely sold 3 million Echo speakers to date. (April 6, 2016)

Apple should be valued like Internet, not hardware, company. (April 5, 2016)

Netflix original shows to keep subscribers in place after price hike. (April 5, 2016)

HP ghosts Apple with Spectre, world’s thinnest notebook PC. (April 5, 2016)

Apple Music, other streamers to drive rare music industry gain. (April 4, 2016)

Apple stock rises on upbeat analyst reports, video services upside. (April 4, 2016)

Netflix investors too focused on U.S., missing global opportunity. (April 4, 2016)

Photo: Amazon Echo smart speaker with Alexa voice-response technology.

Friday, March 25, 2016

Week in review: Apple unveils iPhone SE

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

Virtual reality could disappoint initially, Baird says. (March 22, 2016)

Apple’s cheap iPhone SE raises profit margin concerns. (March 22, 2016)

Apple’s product launch: What the stock market loved and hated. (March 22, 2016)

Feds back down in Apple iPhone encryption case. (March 21, 2016)

Supreme Court to hear Samsung appeal after nixing Apple case. (March 21, 2016)

Apple targets old foe Microsoft with smaller iPad Pro. (March 21, 2016)

Apple unveils 4-inch iPhone SE, new iPad Pro, cuts Apple Watch price. (March 21, 2016)

Photo: Apple’s iPhone SE lineup.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Week in review: Adobe earnings, new iRobot floor-mopping robot, Sony VR gear

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

Apple-FBI court case gets more comedian-splaining. (March 18, 2016)

Apple investors should brace themselves: Monday event could be a yawner. (March 18, 2016)

Adobe Systems stock hits new high on Q1 beat and raise. (March 18, 2016)

Adobe Systems beats Q1 views, guides Q2 EPS higher. (March 17, 2016)

Jabil Circuit’s weak guidance suggests soft Apple iPhone demand. (March 17, 2016)

Google parent Alphabet to sell humanoid robot maker Boston Dynamics. (March 17, 2016)

Apple Watch shipments slowing ahead of version 2. (March 17, 2016)

Microsoft stock gets thumbs up from Oppenheimer. (March 17, 2016)

Apple’s rumored iPhone SE is subject of “modest” expectations. (March 16, 2016)

Netflix, Amazon, Akamai benefiting from cable cord-cutters. (March 16, 2016)

iRobot hopes to clean up in floor-mopping business. (March 16, 2016)

Apple urges court to “zealously guard civil liberties.” (March 16, 2016)

Sony undercuts virtual reality rivals with $399 VR headset. (March 15, 2016)

Apple iPhone demand “tracking ahead of expectations.” (March 15, 2016)

Adobe Systems Q1 earnings expectations are cloud high. (March 15, 2016)

Redbox owner Outerwall doubles dividend, explores possible sale. (March 14, 2016)

Sony takes Internet TV service PlayStation Vue nationwide. (March 14, 2016)

Amazon tablet market share surges, thanks to its low-cost slates. (March 14, 2016)

Better times for Apple could start with spring product launch. (March 14, 2016)

Photo: iRobot’s new Braava Jet floor-mopping robot.

Friday, March 11, 2016

Week in review: Google Chromecast top streamer

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

Apple-FBI feud over iPhone encryption turns ugly. (March 11, 2016)

TV remote control maker surges on deal with Comcast. (March 11, 2016)

DOJ says Apple iPhone privacy claims are ‘a diversion’. (March 10, 2016)

Apple sets March 21 to launch small iPhone, new iPad, Watch bands. (March 10, 2016)

Plan to move Internet oversight from U.S. to global body progresses. (March 10, 2016)

Apple tells iPhone audio plug to ‘hit the road, Jack’. (March 10, 2016)

Americans freaking out about robots taking jobs, but not their jobs. (March 10, 2016)

Fitness band ownership up, but purchase intent declines. (March 9, 2016)

Apple iPhone to be dragged into virtual reality market. (March 9, 2016)

Mobile accessories maker Zagg disappoints with Q4 earnings. (March 9, 2016)

Google Chromecast tops Apple TV in streamer market. (March 8, 2016)

Netflix U.S. subscriber targets are too aggressive, analyst says. (March 8, 2016)

Apple making the perfect smartphone for Donald Trump. (March 8, 2016)

Apple iPhone demand ‘soft’; Stock gets price target cut. (March 7, 2016)

Apple e-book price-fixing judgment to stick; Supreme Court bows out. (March 7, 2016)

Photo: Google Chromecast

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Week in review: Apple and FBI clash on iPhone privacy

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

Fitbit Q4 earnings report could be catalyst for beleaguered stock. (Feb. 20, 2016)

Feds file motion to force Apple to help FBI hack iPhone. (Feb. 19, 2016)

Smartwatch shipments skyrocket in Q4, passing Swiss watches. (Feb. 19, 2016)

Apple’s iPhone privacy stand draws tech industry support. (Feb. 18, 2016)

Kendall and Kylie Jenner video game gives Glu Mobile a lift. (Feb. 18, 2016)

Apple last quarter suffered first-ever decline in iPhone sales. (Feb. 18, 2016)

Garmin races up 17% on strong Q4, driven by fitness, outdoor. (Feb. 17, 2016)

Apple vows fight with feds to maintain smartphone privacy. (Feb. 17, 2016)

Mattel enters 3D printing, 360-degree imagery with Autodesk, Google. (Feb. 16, 2016)

Over quarter of U.S. iPhone owners still use 4-inch handsets. (Feb. 16, 2016)

Kanye West boosts Tidal, vows not to offer new album via Apple. (Feb. 16, 2016)

Photo: “Kendall & Kylie” video game from Glu Mobile.