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)

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: 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.

Week in review: China’s Xiaomi launches Mi Drone; GameStop, HP earnings

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

Apple’s OLED iPhone decision could lift these companies. (May 27, 2016)

Apple WWDC announcements mark next possible catalyst for stock. (May 27, 2016)

GameStop gets lift from mobile phones, collectibles; Game sales slip. (May 27, 2016)

Chinese firm undercuts rivals with cheap drone for the masses. (May 25, 2016)

HP Inc. misses revenue target on weak PC, printer sales. (May 25, 2016)

Microsoft takes $950 million charge to revamp smartphone unit. (May 25, 2016)

Europe seeks to regulate content on Netflix, other streamers. (May 25, 2016)

Apple building Siri-based rival to Amazon Echo. (May 25, 2016)

Red Bull gives GoPro wings, but camera maker still low-flier. (May 24, 2016)

Will Apple iPhone 7 sell, with bigger upgrade coming next year? (May 24, 2016)

Microsoft stock oversold, gets upgrade on cloud prospects. (May 24, 2016)

Best Buy latest retailer to disappoint, gives soft profit outlook. (May 24, 2016)

Microsoft’s addictive video game “Minecraft” reaches China. (May 23, 2016)

Apple shakes off concerns about becoming the next BlackBerry. (May 23, 2016)

Universal Display spikes on iPhone OLED prospects. (May 23, 2016)

Netflix gaining in Europe, but faces regulatory mandates. (May 23, 2016)

Photo: The Mi Drone from China’s Xiaomi.

Week in review: Britney Spears game; Take-Two earnings

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

Facebook’s alleged liberal news bias gets comedy treatment. (May 20, 2016)

Apple begins retail refresh with San Francisco store. (May 20, 2016)

Apple has largest cash stockpile, twice that of Microsoft’s. (May 20, 2016)

Britney Spears game lifts Glu, but big publishers winning. (May 19, 2016)

Take-Two’s “Grand Theft Auto” still has gas in the tank. (May 19, 2016)

Hedge funds dump Apple, buy Facebook in Q1. (May 19, 2016)

Fitbit’s new bands could double as mobile wallets. (May 18, 2016)

Apple bull sees path to $1 trillion market cap. (May 18, 2016)

Microsoft sheds low-end mobile phone business. (May 18, 2016)

EA scores positive reviews from investor day; Stock gets PT hike. (May 18, 2016)

Apple to double iPhone memory with next handset: report. (May 17, 2016)

Netflix signs programming deal with Hispanic TV leader Univision. (May 17, 2016)

Roku holds lead in streaming media players, but Amazon, Apple gain. (May 17, 2016)

Apple has reportedly started production on iPhone 7. (May 17, 2016)

Startup bubble bursting, valuations due for reset, analyst says. (May 16, 2016)

Microsoft stock rated hold, seen near full value in choppy market. (May 16, 2016)

Fitbit, Apple lead in wearables, but other brands gaining fast. (May 16, 2016)

As growth investors flee Apple, Warren Buffett sees value. (May 16, 2016)

Netflix gets vote of confidence from RBC amid heightened skepticism. (May 16, 2016)

Photo: Glu Mobile video game “Britney Spears: American Dream.”

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: GoPro, Fitbit, CDW, Activision earnings

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

Apple stock hits 2016 low amid doubts about its future. (May 6, 2016)

Activision crushes Q1 earnings, gets lift from mobile games. (May 6, 2016)

Drone delay bad karma for GoPro; Stock skids on Q1 report. (May 6, 2016)

Obama fostering uncertainty over smartphone encryption issue. (May 6, 2016)

GoPro posts mixed Q1 earnings, delays drone until holiday season. (May 5, 2016)

Apple Watch still preferred by dudes; Fitbit liked by ladies. (May 5, 2016)

Apple recruits SAP to help sell iPads, iPhones to companies. (May 5, 2016)

Tech services firm CDW outpacing overall IT market. (May 5, 2016)

Fitbit fails Q1 physical, stock collapses on Q2 guidance. (May 5, 2016)

Fitbit beats Q1 targets, but disappoints on Q2 EPS outlook. (May 4, 2016)

GoPro investors swim with the sharks ahead of Q1 earnings. (May 4, 2016)

It’s not just Apple, smartphone market is declining overall. (May 4, 2016)

Hulu reveals fast subscriber growth, live-TV streaming plans. (May 4, 2016)

Adobe Systems acquires Livefyre to strengthen Marketing Cloud. (May 3, 2016)

Fitbit Q1 earnings preview: What you need to know. (May 3, 2016)

Apple CEO Tim Cook ends stock slide with reassuring TV appearance. (May 3, 2016)

Has Apple lost its mojo? Epic stock slide continues for eighth day. (May 2, 2016)

Apple’s PC market share hits new high; Windows notches fresh low. (May 2, 2016)

Windows 10 adoption slows as PC users resist upgrade push. (May 2, 2016)

Photo: GoPro action camera in use underwater.