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With QE Winding Down, Should Traders Be Worried?

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:37:43 -0400

If Apple Paid More Tax, We Might Pay Less

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:12:10 -0400

Opinion seems to be divided as to whether Apple’s tax avoidance schemes are a good thing or a bad thing. Free-marketers assert that Apple is doing everything it should, and exploiting our Byzantine tax laws is what it’s all about.

Sprint Raises Offer For Clearwire While SoftBank And DISH Duke It Out

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:26:14 -0400

With Clearwire shareholders set to vote on a takeover offer from Sprint Nextel Tuesday the suitor sweetened its bid, and the target called off a meeting that was to decide the matter.

Teen’s Gadget Can Charge Phone in Seconds

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:43:39 -0400

Sick of your phone always dying? So was 18-year-old Eesha Khare ... which is why she invented a tiny gizmo that charges and holds energy far better.

Teen’s Gadget Can Charge Phone in Seconds

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:43:39 -0400

Samsung Debuts The New Galaxy S IV

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:06:25 -0400

Samsung Screens May Leave Apple's Retina Display In The Dust

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:06:25 -0400

Apple has been very proud of its Retina displays. To a large degree, these high-resolution, crystal clear displays have contributed to the popularity of Apple devices. Tim Cook himself has promoted Retina displays by claiming them as the most advanced display technology and that no one matches their quality. Cook simply has followed Steve Jobs’ tradition of deriding competitors' designs. Apple has been especially critical of Samsung OLED display technology.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Testing 1.5-Inch Screen iWatch

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:54:14 -0400

Apple is testing an wristwatch with a 1.5-inch OLED screen; Apple to start production on the next iPad in July; and Apple and Sony clash over skipped song fees.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Testing 1.5-Inch Screen iWatch

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:54:14 -0400

Five Companies That Are In Line To Dominate The Post-PC World

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:12:12 -0400

Think of the PC and we immediately think of companies such as Intel, Microsoft, and to a lesser extent smaller players such as AMD, NVIDIA, and Dell. These companies help shape and steer the PC industry for several decades.

Did Toshiba Really Cut NAND Flash Prodution?

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:44:26 -0400

At this late date I continue to hear from investors who still believe that Toshiba actually cut its NAND flash production in July. This post should settle that matter once and for all.

Did Toshiba Really Cut NAND Flash Production?

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:44:26 -0400

At this late date I continue to hear from investors who still believe that Toshiba actually cut its NAND flash production in July. This post should settle that matter once and for all.

Why is Intel Investing in Big Media?

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:52:05 -0400

Since Intel’s Erik Huggers got on stage at D’s Dive Into Media announcing details of their media strategy, there has been a lot of conversation on why Intel is doing it and if they will succeed. Some of it has been high value conversation, some it is a bit uninformed. It’s easy to criticize Intel if you consider Intel’s ViiV, microscopes and digital music players of the past, but I think it’s important to first focus on why Intel is getting into the living room and then assess their odds of success, because many times, motivation level indicates the odds of future success. Let’s start with the short-term benefits of Intel getting into this market. Short Term Benefits

Canadian Banks Provide Security Tokens For Government Offices

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:02:09 -0400

Three Canadian banks are providing customers with a security code they can use to access their government information like pension, tax and benefits.

Microsoft Offers No Apology For Windows 8, Promises Better With Windows Blue

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:53:56 -0400

With Windows 8, Microsoft ignored the basic tenets of change management and paid the price. Now Microsoft is finally trying to correct the mistakes it made with Windows 8.

Market Makers and Traders Follow the Same Options Names

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:16:45 -0400

Dell Acquistion of Cloud Pioneer Entratius Highlights The Growing Importance of Cloud APIs, Portability and Fragementation

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:46:05 -0400

It been a busy morning, first came the news that Bain Capital and Golden Gate Capital together with GIC Special Investments and Insight Venture Partners will acquire all outstanding BMC common stock for $46.25 per share in cash, or approximately $6.9 billion, representing an attractive premium to the Company's unaffected stock price.

Qualcomm Buffs Up Its Master Brand

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:13:10 -0400

Last week, in Silicon Valley, Qualcomm put on an event for technology analysts. It ran alongside a regional event, which explains the venue (Qualcomm is based on San Diego). For many of us, the content was largely a review, but I noted an evolution in the company’s branding since a year ago. I found a lot to like, but have some reservations.

Intel’s McAfee Buys Finnish Network Security Firm for $389M

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:03:13 -0400

Chip-maker Intel is bidding to acquire Helsinki, Finland-based network security developer Stonesoft for $389 million in cash.

Intel’s McAfee Buys Finnish Network Security Firm for $389M

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:03:13 -0400

Intel Stock: Pricey, But a Great Long-Term Buy on a Dip

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:18:37 -0400

Thanks To Haswell, Your Next MacBook Air Could Run 'BioShock Infinite' On A 4K UltraHD Display

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:19:09 -0400

Can you imagine the next version of Microsoft's Surface Pro running the latest first-person shooter on the highest quality settings? What about Apple's MacBook Air playing BioShock Infinite while powering a 4K UltraHD external display? While I can't speak to the hardware roadmap of the aforementioned products, these unlikely scenarios could be a reality thanks to the integrated graphics onboard Intel's upcoming "Haswell" processors.

Three Guidelines for Intel's New CEO

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:27:25 -0400

Leadership is conducted across a series of moments – moments of opportunity and opportunities to make an impact. Whether planned or unplanned, seen or unseen, known or unknown, they go by in a flash. Taking advantage of those opportunities involves managing the preludes leading up to the moments, the moments of impact themselves, and the follow-through after moments pass.

Can E-Cigarettes Relight Big Tobacco?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:20:17 -0400

E-cigarettes are hailed by some as the potential savior of Big Tobacco, but it's possible they'll be unable to offset slowing cigarette sales ... or worse, they might speed up tobacco's long-term decline.

Can E-Cigarettes Relight Big Tobacco?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:20:17 -0400

Microsoft Stock Needs Time to Digest

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:18 -0400

More upward movement could be in the cards for Microsoft stock, but first, it'll likely need a few weeks to digest an already steep rally.

Microsoft Stock Needs Time to Digest

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:18 -0400

Avoid the Mistake That Investors Are Making Right Now

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:08:29 -0400

Wall Street finished up on a high note Monday, including a record for the S&P 500, led by tech stocks. Here is the list of our updated buys, sells, and holds.

Avoid the Mistake That Investors Are Making Right Now

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:08:29 -0400

Wait … Windows Has 7% of the Tablet Market?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:00:34 -0400

Wait … Windows Has 7% of the Tablet Market?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:00:34 -0400

At first, the Surface hardly seemed like a raging success, but now a report shows that Windows has captured a solid chunk of the tablet market. What's the deal?

40% Of The Largest U.S. Companies Founded by Immigrants or Their Children

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:41:17 -0400

Here's a damned fine argument for letting more qualified immigrants into America. Immigrants were key in the founding of Proctor& Gamble in 1837, Pfizer in 1849 and U.S. Steel in 1901-- as well as more recently Intel, Ebay, Google and Brightstar.

Investors On The Defensive Heading Into Earnings Season

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:15:08 -0400

For the first quarter of 2013, defensive sectors were the front runners as health care, consumer staples and utilities were top quarterly performers.

Bite on the Qualcomm Dip

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:54:45 -0400

Bite on the Qualcomm Dip

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:54:45 -0400

Qualcomm's so-so quarter was met with a big selloff Thursday. Use it to your advantage and get in on this underappreciated mobile play.

Protect Your Newfound Intel Gains

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:36:46 -0400

The semiconductor sector is being lifted by a recent breakout in Intel. If you've been riding INTC's crest, consider a little protection in the form of covered calls.

Protect Your Newfound Intel Gains

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:36:46 -0400

VIDEO: The New Vice Stocks

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:23 -0400

Soda and cigarettes might seem worlds apart, but soft drinks are increasingly being eyed by regulators, and growth is already slowing.

VIDEO: The New Vice Stocks

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:23 -0400

Don’t Ignore These 3 Low-Yielding Stocks

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:30:46 -0400

These three stocks have dividends that range from "unimpressive" to "downright paltry" -- but longer-term investors can expect much better down the road.

Don’t Ignore These 3 Low-Yielding Stocks

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:30:46 -0400

U.S Debt Markets to Get Bite of Apple. But How Big?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:34:46 -0400

Facing activist pressure in terms of direct cash returns to shareholders as growth rates face headwinds, Apple officials sparked imaginations across the capital markets yesterday with just a few words on the debt-averse company's earnings call: “We will access the U.S. debt markets over time.”

AMD SeaMicro is Still Disaggregating Servers

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:09:40 -0400

The disaggregated server concept designs floated at Open Compute Project (OCP) Summit last January are designed for data centers built at frighteningly large scale, but don’t scale down to small installations very well. AMD SeaMicro’s chassis was designed as a disaggregated server and it provides disaggregation benefits for small server deployments, down to 10 rack unit (10U) increments, as well as giant hyperscale datacenters. Given that the OCP disaggregated server concept is not even in the market yet, AMD deserves respect for their forward thinking. I'll do an overview of this here and if you want a much deeper dive, you can download our white paper (free) here.

America's Most Reputable Companies

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:30:40 -0400

As a consumer with seemingly endless options, what compels you to choose one brand over another?

America's 25 Most Reputable Companies

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:30:40 -0400

Coca-Cola Is the New Tobacco

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:10:40 -0400

No one will confuse the sugary taste of cola and a cigarette drag, but from an investment standpoint, these products' makers are becoming increasingly similar.

Coca-Cola Is the New Tobacco

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:10:40 -0400

AMD To Reduce Reliance On PC Market By 2016, Sell New ARM-Based Chips

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:55:46 -0400

In an announcement masquerading as everyday silicon news, struggling chip-maker AMD today outlined a key part its turnaround strategy for the next three years. By 2016, it plans to make as much as half of its money from processors destined for games consoles, ultra low-power processors for tablets and basically anything that isn't a traditional PC.

10 Hottest Stocks for Options Traders

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:28:46 -0400

Here’s What It Would Take to Get Me Into This Market

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:42:07 -0400

In the absence of these three things, I remain solidly on the sidelines.

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