Saturday, April 25, 2020

Week in review: Netflix, Intel first-quarter earnings

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

Adobe stock gets a handle on coronavirus market recovery. (April 24, 2020)

Chipmaker Intel tops first-quarter targets but gives mixed outlook. (April 23, 2020)

Apple stock nears buy point ahead of update on coronavirus impact. (April 23, 2020)

Xilinx, other semiconductor companies guide down for June quarter. (April 23, 2020)

Semiconductor equipment firm Lam Research falls on mixed results. (April 22, 2020)

AMD stock filling cup base ahead of first-quarter earnings report. (April 22, 2020)

Netflix stock falls despite big first-quarter subscriber gain. (April 22, 2020)

Netflix smashes targets for new subscribers amid coronavirus crisis. (April 21, 2020)

Top video game stocks are trading in or near buy zones. (April 21, 2020)

Semiconductor stocks to buy and watch during Q1 earnings season. (April 21, 2020)

Cadence Design Systems beats targets, but near-term outlook lags. (April 20, 2020)

AMD stock nears buy point after rebound from steep correction. (April 20, 2020)

Is Roku stock a buy as Covid-19 shut-ins use its streaming video service? (April 20, 2020)

Photo: Netflix home screen.

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Week in review: ASML, Taiwan Semiconductor earnings; Apple iPhone SE launch

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

Netflix bears try to spoil streaming video leader’s rally. (April 17, 2020)

Nvidia fortifies data-center moat with Mellanox acquisition. (April 17, 2020)

Video game stocks rack up high scores as consumers stay home. (April 16, 2020)

Netflix’s lead in streaming video market might be “insurmountable.” (April 16, 2020)

Microsoft in right place at right time to gain from coronavirus crisis. (April 16, 2020)

Taiwan Semiconductor gets lift from 5G, high-performance computing. (April 16, 2020)

Apple unveils budget-conscious iPhone amid Covid-19 economic downturn. (April 15, 2020)

Netflix stock hits record high as more consumers chill with its service. (April 15, 2020)

Chip-gear maker ASML misses profit target on Covid-19 disruptions. (April 15, 2020)

Data center chipmakers surge as cloud computing use rises. (April 14, 2020)

Roku stock jumps as streaming video platform reveals big user growth. (April 14, 2020)

Netflix stock surges after app downloads go gangbusters in March. (April 13, 2020)

Semiconductor equipment stocks lose key tailwind. (April 13, 2020)

Photo: Apple’s second-generation iPhone SE. (Apple)

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Week in review: Warehouse robots help with Covid-19 social distancing

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

Teradyne unit introduces first bin-picking robot for machine tending. (April 9, 2020)

Covid-19 crisis could be time for warehouse robots to shine. (April 9, 2020)

Microsoft postpones launch of dual-screen Surface Neo device: report. (April 9, 2020)

Apple ecosystem awaits iPhone maker’s next moves in Covid-19 crisis. (April 9, 2020)

Apple sales estimates cut as retail stores remain closed. (April 8, 2020)

Microsoft stock dubbed “Rock of Gibraltar” cloud-computing play. (April 7, 2020)

Activision stock called top pick as it nears buy point. (April 7, 2020)

Spotify stock downgraded as streaming music use declines during pandemic (April 6, 2020)

Photo: An autonomous mobile robot from Fetch Robotics. (Fetch Robotics)

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Week in review: Quibi set to debut

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

Quibi smartphone video service to debut amid coronavirus quarantines. (April 3, 2020)

Apple stock falls as Wall Street models deeper recession from Covid-19. (April 3, 2020)

IBD Stock of the Day: Inphi building a cup base in a rough market. (April 2, 2020)

Is Micron stock a buy after coronavirus stock market crash? (April 2, 2020)

Is Spotify stock a buy right now? Here’s what its earnings, charts show. (April 2, 2020)

Netflix grabs lion’s share of streaming viewers during home quarantines. (April 1, 2020)

Semiconductor companies: Where are they in the chip cycle? (April 1, 2020)

Is Intel stock a buy after discount from market correction? (April 1, 2020)

Is AMD stock a buy after coronavirus-driven pullback? (April 1, 2020)

These tech stocks are poised to gain with work-from-home boom. (March 31, 2020)

Semiconductor stocks to buy and watch amid the coronavirus sell-off. (March 31, 2020)

IBD Stock of the Day: Nvidia’s prospects strong in AI, data centers. (March 30, 2020)

Netflix outshines streaming video rivals during Covid-19 pandemic. (March 30, 2020)

Photo: Quibi promotional photo (Quibi)

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Week in review: At-home entertainment plays during Covid-19 pandemic

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

Is Roku stock a buy as Covid-19 shut-ins use its streaming video service? (March 27, 2020)

Microsoft targets VMware with “head-scratcher” acquisition. (March 27, 2020)

Coronavirus pandemic threatens semiconductor industry recovery. (March 26, 2020)

Will Apple delay 5G iPhone launch amid coronavirus disruption? (March 26, 2020)

Memory-chip maker Micron tops quarterly targets, guides higher. (March 25, 2020)

Apple stock retakes key support level after rating upgrade. (March 25, 2020)

Public touchscreens seen as coronavirus Petri dishes. (March 25, 2020)

EA stock could gain as home quarantines stretch from days to weeks. (March 24, 2020)

Apple sales targets cut as consumer demand weakens in U.S., Europe. (March 24, 2020)

AI chipmaker Nvidia shows resilience amid coronavirus market correction. (March 24, 2020)

Why Netflix’s strain on the internet is a positive sign for NFLX stock. (March 23, 2020)

Photo: Netflix original series “The Witcher.” (Netflix)

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Week in review: Movie theaters knocked out by coronavirus

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

Movie theaters knocked out by coronavirus; Will patrons return after crisis? (March 20, 2020)

Top semiconductor equipment stocks get fresh buy ratings. (March 20, 2020)

Spotify seeing usage fall in coronavirus-hit countries. (March 20, 2020)

Fox acquisition puts focus on ad-supported streaming video services. (March 19, 2020)

Apple faces soft June quarter after March-quarter guide down. (March 19, 2020)

Video game stocks called “good houses in bad coronavirus neighborhood.” (March 18, 2020)

Apple stock slides as bull sees “dark days ahead” for iPhone maker. (March 18, 2020)

Netflix seeing usage spikes in coronavirus hot spots (March 17, 2020)

These semiconductor stocks seen as best positioned for rebound. (March 16, 2020)

Apple business might not normalize for six months, analyst says. (March 16, 2020)

Photo: Cinemark Central Plano theaters in Plano, Texas. (Cinemark)

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Week in review: Apple cancels physical WWDC show, more coronavirus impacts

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

Apple cancels physical WWDC show as coronavirus impact lingers. (March 13, 2020)

Video game stocks seen benefiting from “social distancing” trend. (March 13, 2020)

Pentagon might split cloud contract between Microsoft, Amazon. (March 13, 2020)

Broadcom misses Q1 targets, guides lower on coronavirus uncertainty. (March 12, 2020)

Adobe tops Q1 views but says coronavirus could hit Q2 sales. (March 12, 2020)

Apple experiencing iPhone shortages amid coronavirus outbreak. (March 12, 2020)

Microsoft, IBD Stock of the Day, cushioned by cloud business. (March 12, 2020)

Home security cameras see sales jump as people seek “peace of mind.” (March 12, 2020)

Netflix, IBD Stock of the Day, outperforms during market rout. (March 11, 2020)

Netflix well-suited to fight off Disney, coronavirus, recession threats. (March 11, 2020)

Is AMD stock a buy right now? Here’s what its stock chart shows. (March 11, 2020)

What are FANG stocks, and should you invest in them? (March 11, 2020)

Netflix could be hurt if coronavirus impact lingers. (March 10, 2020)

Take-Two Interactive Software partners with NFL on video games. (March 10, 2020)

Flex, ON Semiconductor latest tech firms hit by coronavirus. (March 9, 2020)

Apple iPhone sales in China at “doomsday” level amid coronavirus outbreak. (March 9, 2020)

Photo: Apple WWDC 2020 artwork (Apple)