Week in review: Fitbit buys Pebble assets; Microsoft completes LinkedIn purchase

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

Activision shot down by “Call of Duty” sales concerns. (Dec. 9, 2016)

Broadcom spikes to record high on Q4 beat, raised dividend. (Dec. 9, 2016)

Broadcom doubles dividend after Q4 revenue surges 125%. (Dec. 8, 2016)

Fitbit stock hits all-time low on downgrade, price-target cut. (Dec. 8, 2016)

Microsoft integrating LinkedIn after $26.2 billion acquisition. (Dec. 8, 2016)

Apple Music hits 20 million subscribers as Pandora debuts rival service. (Dec. 7, 2016)

Adobe Systems stock rated a top idea for 2017. (Dec. 7, 2016)

Apple needs to raise its dividend to entice investors: Drexel Hamilton. (Dec. 7, 2016)

10 chip stocks initiated with buy ratings, including Broadcom. (Dec. 7, 2016)

Fitbit buys Pebble smartwatch assets. (Dec. 7, 2016)

Netflix leaps on stock upgrade, reality TV push. (Dec. 6, 2016)

Apple iPhone sales outlook improving, but China a worry. (Dec. 6, 2016)

Supreme Court ruling favors Samsung, is setback for Apple. (Dec. 6, 2016)

Photo: Fitbit Charge 2 lineup.

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: Conan O’Brien fails to conquer LinkedIn

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

Conan O’Brien conquers YouTube but gets crushed by LinkedIn. (Dec. 19, 2014)

Apple Pay catching on fast, poses threat to PayPal. (Dec. 19, 2014)

Time-shifted TV viewing now the norm, study shows. (Dec. 19, 2014)

Netflix deal with Dish opens door for more pay TV agreements. (Dec. 18, 2014)

Millennials like watching people play video games. (Dec. 18, 2014)

Apple No. 1 brand in wearables, only it doesn’t have one yet. (Dec. 18, 2014)

HBO, Apple, Google predicted to stunt Netflix growth in 2015. (Dec. 17, 2014)

BlackBerry Classic nixes touchscreen tapping for keypad mashing. (Dec. 17, 2014)

Materialise offers fresh take on 3D printer market. (Dec. 17, 2014)

Cisco Systems grabs more security appliance business. (Dec. 17, 2014)

Sierra Wireless rating cut after big stock run-up. (Dec. 17, 2014)

Amazon urged to join eBay, HP in spinoff trend. (Dec. 16, 2014)

Apple wins antitrust trial over iPod business. (Dec. 16, 2014)

Microsoft downgraded on Windows Pro sales slowdown. (Dec. 16, 2014)

Microsoft tops corporate cloud spending list. (Dec. 15, 2014)

Windows 10 could spark big PC upgrade cycle. (Dec. 15, 2014)

GoPro making progress toward media brand goal. (Dec. 15, 2014)

Apple’s Q1 could be pinched by iPhone 6 shortage. (Dec. 15, 2014)

Photos: Conan O’Brien (top); and Amazon Web Services conference.

Week in review: Netflix, Microsoft beat Wall Street forecasts

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

Conan O’Brien should admit defeat in LinkedIn conquest try. (Jan. 24, 2014)

Apple Q1 earnings seen boosted by new iPhones and iPads. (Jan. 24, 2014)

Microsoft Q2 report includes some smoke and mirrors. (Jan. 24, 2014)

Sorry about those “unapologetically plastic” iPhones. (Jan. 24, 2014)

Microsoft shocks Wall Street with earnings surprise. (Jan. 23, 2014)

Netflix talks price hikes, international expansion plans. (Jan. 23, 2014)

Netflix surges on blowout Q4 earnings, bullish guidance. (Jan. 22, 2014)

Microsoft fiscal Q2 seen hurt by weak PC sales. (Jan. 22, 2014)

Apple lifted by Carl Icahn investment and Samsung court ruling. (Jan. 21, 2014)

Tech insiders bemoan state of TV industry as Intel exits. (Jan. 21, 2014)

Android tops iOS in phone ads, but Apple leads where it counts. (Jan. 21, 2014)

Netflix faces Winter Olympics viewership drop and net neutrality concerns. (Jan. 21, 2014)

Photos: Netflix screenshot; Conan O’Brien pleads for LinkedIn followers. 

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 debuts; Conan O’Brien invades LinkedIn

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

Seriously, Apple’s Jony Ive needs to quit making those videos. (Oct. 25, 2013)

Apple seen posting fourth straight quarter of down earnings. (Oct. 25, 2013)

Microsoft outpacing IBM, EMC and Oracle in enterprise sales. (Oct. 25, 3013)

Synaptics stock falls on slowing sales and EPS growth. (Oct. 25, 2013)

Synaptics touches nerve with lower December-quarter outlook. (Oct. 24, 2013)

Apple’s Mac Pro actually late to the cylinder device trend. (Oct. 24, 2013)

Apple’s iTunes Radio just static to Pandora Media so far. (Oct. 24, 2013)

Carl Icahn goads Apple CEO to do big stock buyback. (Oct. 24, 2013)

Synaptics sales and earnings seen accelerating for third straight quarter. (Oct. 23, 2013)

Apple Mac Pro factory looks like something out of “Terminator.” (Oct. 23, 2013)

Microsoft’s business model trashed by Apple. Microsoft’s Surface 2 launch flops. (Oct. 23, 2013)

Apple unveils 1-pound iPad Air tablet, new Macs and free Mavericks OS. (Oct. 22, 2013)

Netflix investors heed CEO’s warning on stock euphoria. (Oct. 22, 2013)

Netflix tops on earnings and subscribers, bullish on Q4. (Oct. 21, 2013)

Conan O’Brien named LinkedIn Influencer, quickly rises in rank and disses Malcolm Gladwell. (Oct. 21, 2013)

ObamaCare website failure in good company with Facebook, Microsoft and Apple. (Oct. 21, 2013)

Apple’s iPad 5 launch called “most important” since original iPad. (Oct. 21, 2013)

Photos: Apple’s iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina display; Conan O’Brien’s first blog post on LinkedIn. 

Week in review: ‘SNL’ on Yahoo, Conan on LinkedIn, Miley Cyrus on iOS 7

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

Conan O’Brien vows to conquer LinkedIn with his followers. (Sept. 27, 2013)

Yahoo’s “Saturday Night Live” video archives far from “complete.” (Sept. 27, 2013)

Microsoft’s new business segments create “cloud of confusion.” (Sept. 27, 2013)

Dell bails on Windows RT tablets; Microsoft lone supporter. (Sept. 26, 2013)

Forget the gold iPhone, Apple still the most innovative company. (Sept. 26, 2013)

Google Chromebooks cutting into Microsoft’s notebook business. (Sept. 26, 2013)

Miley Cyrus is in the minority about Apple’s iOS 7. (Sept. 24, 2013)

“Grand Theft Auto 5”: Carjacking, murder and laughs. (Sept. 24, 2013)

Applied Materials-Toyko Electron merger will create chip gear giant. (Sept. 24, 2013)

Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron agree to merge. (Sept. 24, 2013)

Apple stock jumps on iPhone sales and upbeat revenue outlook. (Sept. 23, 2013)

RF Micro and Skyworks gain on iPhone 5S, 5C sales news. (Sept. 23, 2013)

Microsoft no quitter, doubles down on tablets with Surface 2. (Sept. 23, 2013)

Apple defies skeptics, sells 9 million new iPhones in first weekend. (Sept. 23, 2013)

Photos: Tina Fey hosts the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” on NBC on Sept. 28, 2013. Fey is seen here with cast member Kenan Thompson (top); Apple’s iPhone 5C smartphone.

Week in review: Xoom IPO, Microsoft advertising misfire, Netflix kids’ show

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

Xoom IPO a success despite name reeking of failure. (Feb. 15, 2013)

Dell buyout controversy to overshadow Q4 results. (Feb. 15, 2013)

U.S. video game sales slump for 14 straight months. (Feb. 15, 2013)

After 6 years, Apple finally might open Apple TV to third-party developers. (Feb. 14, 2013)

Monotype stock hits record high on Q4 beat, dividend hike and raised guidance. (Feb. 14, 2013)

Samsung crushes smartphone and Android rivals in Q4 handset sales. (Feb. 13, 2013)

Intel plans to sell a TV set-top box to compete with Apple, Roku and others. (Feb. 13, 2013)

LinkedIn veering dangerously into Facebook territory with new features and promotions. (Feb. 12, 2013)

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation target kids with original animated series. (Feb. 12, 2013)

Microsoft bungles ad campaign for Surface Pro; can’t figure out target market. (Feb. 11, 2013)

Apple reportedly testing smartwatch. (Feb. 11, 2013)

Photos: Xoom executives celebrate IPO at Nasdaq; Microsoft’s first Surface Pro commercial; and Netflix original series “Turbo: F.A.S.T.” for kids. 

Week in review: Twitter co-stars with Katy Perry; Robot Hall of Fame returns

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

Twitter co-stars in Katy Perry movie, but followers didn’t follow through. (July 13, 2012)

Intuitive Surgical, iRobot and Terminator to be inducted into Robot Hall of Fame two years late. (July 13, 2012)

Coinstar shares fall on analyst report raising questions about Redbox-Verizon joint venture. (July 13, 2012)

Video game sales at U.S. retail are down nearly 28% year to date; Batman games stand out in June. (July 12, 2012)

Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Microsoft shares down on lackluster Q2 PC shipment data. (July 12, 2012)

LinkedIn shares down for second straight day on concerns about Facebook competition. New survey shows Facebook gaining in online job recruiting. (July 10, 2012)

Apple to start selling new iPad in China after settling tablet trademark dispute. (July 10, 2012)

Applied Materials lowers its full-year outlook on weak demand. (July 10, 2012)

LinkedIn stock falls on Facebook plans to launch a job posting board. (July 9, 2012)

Photo: Pop singer Katy Perry in “Katy Perry: Part of Me.”

Week in review: Coinstar's Redbox DVD rental kiosks to invade Canada

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

Coinstar’s Redbox DVD rental kiosks to invade Canada this quarter. (April 27, 2012)

Chip designer Silicon Motion Technology falls on Q1 report, but Cirrus Logic climbs on its Q1 results. (April 27, 2012)

Facebook dominates social networking field, but upstarts like Twitter, LinkedIn and Tumblr are growing faster. (April 27, 2012)

Coinstar shares fall on disappointing full-year guidance. (April 26, 2012)

Apple executives see continued momentum behind the company’s iPhone and iPad devices, after those two key products delivered blowout second-quarter results for the consumer electronics giant. (April 25, 2012)

Redbox DVD rental kiosk operator Coinstar is benefiting from Netflix’s declining DVD business. (April 25, 2012)

Top 5 key takeaways from Apple’s blow-out Q2 report. (April 25, 2012)

Apple defied the skeptics by posting fiscal second quarter results that crushed Wall Street’s estimates on mighty iPhone and iPad sales. (April 24, 2012)

ARM Holdings stock down on full-year sales outlook. (April 24, 2012)

Netflix stock falls on subscriber growth worries. (April 24, 2012)

Netflix surprised Wall Street with a much smaller loss than expected for the first quarter and news that it would return to profitability in the current quarter – two quarters earlier than anticipated. (April 23, 2012)

Apple shares fall below key support level – its 50-day moving average price line. (April 23, 2012)

Microsoft sells big chunk of recently acquired AOL patents to Facebook. (April 23, 2012)

Companies like Zynga and Electronic Arts that offer free versions of online or downloadable games convert 40% of players to paying customers, a new study shows. (April 23, 2012)

Adobe Systems puts its Creative Suite software in the Internet cloud. (April 23, 2012)

Shares of Check Point Software Technologies tumbled after the Internet security software maker posted better-than-expected first-quarter results but offered mixed guidance. (April 23, 2012)

Photo: Mother and daughter use Redbox DVD rental kiosk (Coinstar photo).

Week in review: Segway turns 10

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

Remember the crazy speculation 10 years ago over a mysterious invention called Ginger, or IT, that was going to change the world? Apple’s Steve Jobs and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos raved about it. The Segway didn’t change the world, but it did help the tourism industry. (Dec. 1, 2011)

Microsoft is predicted to buy Netflix and LinkedIn in 2012. Research firm IDC says those deals will be part of a flurry of tech M&A next year. (Dec. 1, 2011)

For those keeping tabs, Samsung won a legal round against Apple to sell its Galaxy Tab tablet in Australia. (Nov. 30, 2011)

Dell is gaining ground in servers while Hewlett-Packard slips. (Nov. 29, 2011)

Photo: Woman rides a Segway i2 personal transporter. Photo from Segway Inc.

Week in review: “Iron Man 2’ overkill

The makers of superhero action movie “Iron Man 2” have gone overboard with product tie-ins and marketing deals.
I had enough when I saw this Iron Man USB drive for sale.
The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com and Click, IBD’s Tech Blog.

U.S. video game sales nosedived in April. Nintendo DS and portable games were especially weak. (May 14, 2010)

Microsoft is turning Outlook in Office 2010 into a “social hub” by linking to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other services. (May 13, 2010)

Sick of Iron Man yet? Studios have gone overboard with marketing and product tie-ins for “Iron Man 2.” (May 10, 2010)