Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) May Not Be Smart, but It’s Wise
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) wasn't being very smart when it told gamers that the new Xbox One would have to connect to the Internet every 24 hours.
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GameStop Corp. (GME), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): The Future of Gaming Looks Like the History of Gaming
In the future, we won't buy games on discs and used games will become a thing of the past and you'll have to pay for games again if you get someone else's copy.
Just Like That, Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NOK) Is the Hot Kardashian Again
It all started when a Huawei executive told reporters that the Asian handset maker would entertain the purchase of Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK).
Intel Corporation (INTC) Is Fueling for the Ride of Its Life
Do technology companies possess a sustainable competitive advantage? Warren Buffett doesn't think so, primarily because of the heavy R&D budgets that weigh down profits and require...
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Sony Corporation (ADR) (SNE): Who Wins the Game Console War?
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s Xbox One is slated to cost $499. Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)'s PlayStation 4 is going to list at $399.
GameStop Corp. (GME), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): The Used Video Game Problem
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) is the largest video game retailer in the world. It has over 6,500 stores in 15 countries. It competes with retail giants like Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) Proves Subscription Model Works
When Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) released its second-quarter earnings report, results were better than analysts had predicted.
Why Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS) Needs to Spin Off the Nook
Since day one -- day one being April 2012, when Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) dropped $300 million into the Nook -- there have been rumors that the Nook would spin out into...
Will Europe’s Privacy Concerns Affect Google Inc (GOOG)?
Europe is known to have relatively strong consumer protection laws, and a number of countries have threatened Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) with fines in the wake of the PRISM tracking...
Is Buying Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) a Smart Healthcare Play?
With health care comprising close to one-fifth of U.S. GDP, the industry's tentacles spread far and wide.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Backtracks on Xbox One DRM: Will It Matter?
In a stunning reversal, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s Interactive Entertainment president Don Mattrick yesterday announced two key changes to Mr.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Google Inc (GOOG), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Three Giant Tech Companies Are Fighting to Control the Cloud
Of course, that cloud-based software requires optimized servers.
Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NOK) Continues to Rise From the Ashes
Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) investors were taken on a roller coaster ride recently, after rumors swirled regarding a possible takeover of the Finnish handset maker.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Pulls a Dramatic 180
Many gamers slammed the console for its restrictive policies.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Apologizes, but Is It Too Late?
Realizing that consumer sentiment was turning against its Xbox One gaming console in favor of Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)'s PlayStation 4, the software giant is scaling ...
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Just Dropped a Wonderful Bombshell
To be sure, the thriving graphics specialist had just used its company blog to outline several reasons game developers rely heavily on NVIDIA's technology to differentiate themselves...
Are Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Others ‘Government Stooges’?
I'm sure everyone is aware of the blockbuster scandal that developed when whistle blower Edward Snowden released information regarding phone calls, emails, and text messages being...
Why Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NOK) Should Just Say “No!”
Rumors are a part of life for investors -- nothing new there.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Does an Xbox One – Eighty
It's only been a week since E3, and Microsoft's DRM approach for Xbox One has utterly collapsed under the pressure of angry gamers everywhere.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Completely Changed Its Xbox One Strategy
After being criticized heavily for the choices it made with regards to its upcoming console, the Xbox One, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has done a complete 180 and revised...
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Oracle Corporation (ORCL): 3 Long Ideas In The Technology Industry
Some analysts say that there is no upside in big-cap firms, but I disagree.
StoneMor Partners L.P. (STON), Intel Corporation (INTC): Look Beyond Yield to Win with Dividends
Yield seekers are driving up the prices of dividend stocks, thus suppressing yields.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): How This Retailer has Completely Turned it Around
Less than a year ago, Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) looked to be facing a glum future.
Google Inc (GOOG), Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Investing to Profit From the Death of the PC
The PC may not be dead yet, but the distinction between good old PCs and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets is becoming increasingly blurry.
What is Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)’s Next Ten Billion Dollar Idea?
In June, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it's releasing Office Mobile for iPhone. This is good news for Apple Inc.
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (FDO): Three Reasons to Buy Stock Even Near All-Time Highs
Investing in stocks has been a smart long-term move, but as the market has climbed to successive record highs, many investors have questioned whether it's still smart to buy stock...
Is Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)’s Surface RT $199 Away From Zero?
Tech blog Engadget is reporting that Microsoft is allowing school educators to order the portable devices that hit the market late last year for as little as $199 apiece, a seemingly...
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Have Consumer Electronics Become “Good Enough”?
Where's the buzz around the electronics industry lately? Smartphones no longer wow consumers, the PC refresh cycle gets longer every year, and even advancements in 3-D TV technology...
Why You Should Buy Apple Inc. (AAPL)
It’s a story many investors likely know all too well by now. Apple Inc.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM): The Dow’s Triple-Digit Gains Left These Stocks Behind
Investors can never predict whether the market will rise or fall on any given day, but lately, a pretty good bet has been to expect some substantial volatility in one direction...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) May Be Google Inc (GOOG)’s Secret Weapon
The world's leading search provider announced yesterday that the number of stores stocking Chromebook notebooks will triple this week. Between Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), Dell Inc. (DELL): Finding Value in the PC Industry
It’s no secret that the Personal Computer industry is on its knees.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Intel Corporation (INTC) – Dividends, Valuation, and Growth: The Perfect Combination
Some investors look for growth in their investments. Others look for value. While those are both good, other investors are looking for cash.
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Makes a Bold Move Into the Cloud with Softlayer Acquisition
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) recently announced that it would purchase privately held Softlayer, the world's largest private cloud computing firm.
Websense Inc. (WBSN), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Buyout Clears the Way for Its Competitors but may Face Hurdles
Websense Inc. (NASDAQ:WBSN) is currently in the process of tendering all of its shares to Vista Equity Partners.
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO): The Best Internet Company for Your Portfolio…It’s Not What You Think!
One of the world’s largest internet companies, Yahoo! Inc.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Screening Dividend Stocks for Future Growth (Part I)
If you have read any of my previous dividend-focused articles, you know that not only do I consider absolute yield as a factor for my selection of a company, but I also consider...
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM): Competition for the Cloud Heats Up
Cloud computer storage technology is anticipated to be a major development in the years ahead, and it is one that could pull International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) ...
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Google Inc (GOOG): The Strange Coincidence That Built Wintel
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) are so closely connected that they have their own celebrity-style name mash-up: Wintel.
Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) (NTDOY) Wii Becomes a Console of the Past
As the tech giants gathered for the E3 conference on June 10, Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) (OTCMKTS:NTDOY), a company that has been relatively silent of late, spent a few minutes discussing...
Is Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) a Good Buy ?
This decision has been in the works for some time and is partially a defensive response to Apple Inc.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Tablets Will Be More Popular than PCs This Year
In a report on May 28 by PC Magazine, the company said that tablets will be more popular than laptops this year.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Can Still Dominate the Tablet Market
That shouldn't be too surprising. At this point, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) still has a chance to become a major player in the tablet market.
Intel Corporation (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): 50% Upside on This Semiconductor Giant
The PC semiconductor industry has suffered due to declining PC shipments.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Google Inc (GOOG): Are Blockbuster Acquisitions Worth It for these Tech Companies?
In the ever-changing technology market, companies are always looking for a way to stay competitive.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Is Becoming a Tech Mall
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) is no stranger to window shopping.
Should You Buy Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
Most investors know the story of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) by now: if you believe the naysayers, the company's best days are behind it.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Preparing Bull Trap
The company's shares are up 126% so far this year, spurred by a strong dividend and stock buybacks.
