Week in review: Google’s Moto X phone launched; Apple iPhone 5C rumored

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

Apple makes a big fat target for comedians. (Aug.2, 2013)

Synaptics on growth path again, thanks to smartphones. (Aug. 2, 2013)

Michael Dell raises bid again for his computer firm. (Aug. 2, 2013)

Google, Apple, other gadget makers chant “U-S-A! U-S-A!” (Aug. 1, 2013)

10 CEOs who don’t bother with quarterly earnings calls. (Aug. 1, 2013)

Windows 8 is the “After Earth” of operating systems. (Aug. 1, 2013)

Apple leads in smartphone profit, but Samsung gaining. (July 31, 2013)

Microsoft reveals true size of its Surface tablet flop. (July 31, 2013)

Twitter job opening hints at IPO ahead. (July 30, 2013)

Google Chromecast reviews positive; More content coming. (July 30, 2013)

Is Apple’s aversion to risk becoming a problem vs. “gadget-spam” Samsung? (July 29, 2013)

Next Apple smartphone could be iPhone 5C, not 5S. (July 29, 2013)

Photo: Google’s assembled-in-U.S.A. Moto X smartphone.