Friday, November 07, 2014

Is Einhorn Trying to Pop the Bubble?

Is David Einhorn's plan to force the breakup of EMC?

Greenlight Capital, the $10 billion hedge fund run by David Einhorn, released its quarterly letter to investors on Wednesday, in which it announced, among other material changes, additional long-term positions in EMC (EMC). Known for betting on both rising and falling stock prices, Einhorn’s new “medium-sized” investment in EMC has raised eyebrows about his true intentions and expectations for the stock.

Thursday, November 06, 2014

What Should Google’s Mission Statement Be?


Now that it's much more than search, Google is due for a whole new view of what it's purpose is.

After 16 years in business, Google Inc (GOOG) has evolved from a simple Internet search engine — originally incorporated in a Menlo Park, California, garage — into one of the largest, most influential tech companies on the planet.

So it makes sense that the original Google mission statement might need to change.

Monday, November 03, 2014

Samsung Looks To Boost WiFi Speeds By 5x

Perhaps one of the most touted and sought-after characteristics of modern electronics is speed. The power of new smartphones, tablets, and computer processors continues to be both a major selling point and the focal point of critical reviews. To that end, Samsung (OTC:SSNLF) announced last month that it has developed new Wi-Fi technology capable of delivering jaw-dropping data transfer speeds.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

LoJack Slid 22% Today, One of the Nasdaq’s Worst Performers

LoJack reported third-quarter earnings before the bell this morning, and investors ran for cover.


One of the worst-performing stocks on the Nasdaq today was LoJack (LOJN), which reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell this morning.

Today’s subsequent 23% price drop (amid trading volume nearly eight times higher than average) reaffirmed the public’s decreasing confidence in the future of the vehicle-tracking and recovery company.

FB Stock: Facebook’s Still Building

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Facebook's Q3 earnings report reinforces analysts' long-term buy recommendations.

Facebook (FB) reported mixed third-quarter earnings Tuesday, with most areas barely beating the Street’s expectations and only a few falling short. However, despite a resulting 6% drop in FB stock, the company’s overall performance was very strong on a year-over-year basis.

Importantly, the social media giant continues to make strides in several key areas to improve mobile advertising, and those investments will secure FB’s position as a long-term market leader.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

CA Technologies Is a Solid Long-Term Buy

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CA Technologies still attractive ... even after an unimpressive second-quarter earnings report

Earlier this week, CA Technologies (CA) — formerly CA, Inc. — released its second-quarter fiscal 2015 earnings results, and while the company provided mostly just so-so results, there’s still plenty of reason to believe in CA stock long-term.

Friday, September 05, 2014

Expect Men's Wearhouse To Remain Strong After Earnings Report

The Men's Wearhouse (NYSE:MW), founded in 1973, is one of the largest men's apparel retail outlets in the United States. With nearly 1,800 locations, Men's Wearhouse offers a comprehensive line of suits and related formal attire, which includes both exclusive and non-exclusive merchandise. The company is expected to report earnings next week for its fiscal second quarter ending in July. According to Zacks, analysts' EPS consensus is $1.06, and was $1.01 for the same quarter in 2013.

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