Author: Richard Atkins

Richard Atkins is a senior contributor at Tech Insider covering online media, online travel, and video games. Richard has been with Tech Insider covering companies in these industries since 2011 and has authored numerous industry reports, including "Internet Video: Field of Dreams or Nightmare on Elm Street," "The Next Leg of Online Travel," and "Pwned: How Casual Games Changed The Gaming Landscape." Atkins was recognized as the No. 2 stock picker and earnings estimator in the 2011 Financial Times / StarMine Internet & Catalog Retail category and was ranked in the 2010 Wall Street Journal "Best On The Street" for the Leisure Goods & Services category.
Systems Software WAN Optimization
Finance, Software

Software Stocks:Stocks in News Citrix Systems (NASDAQ CTXS) & Tibco Software (NASDAQ TIBX)

Let us take a look at two Software stocks which are on the rise, Citrix Systems (NASDAQ CTXS) & Tibco Software (NASDAQ TIBX). Both promise some upside in their price levels in the future. Here we take a closer look at the two stocks. Recently, Citrix Systems Inc (NASDAQ CTXS) announced that CEO Mark Templeton has made a multiyear commitment to remaining with the company. … Continue reading Software Stocks:Stocks in News Citrix Systems (NASDAQ CTXS) & Tibco Software (NASDAQ TIBX)

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BioTech, Finance

Biotech Stocks to Watch Veracyte Inc. (NASDAQ VCYT) & RXi Corp (NASDAQ RXII)

Off late, Biotech stocks have seen some volatility. Here we look at two promising stocks: Veracyte Inc. (NASDAQ VCYT) & RXi Corp (NASDAQ RXII). Both had some major announcements to be made in the past month and the stocks have since shown some very positive upside. Veracyte Inc (NASDAQ VCYT) a molecular diagnostics company pioneering the field of molecular cytology, on 3 July announced that … Continue reading Biotech Stocks to Watch Veracyte Inc. (NASDAQ VCYT) & RXi Corp (NASDAQ RXII)

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) set to beat Expectations Due to Growing Ad Market

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is in a prime position to beat expectations when it reports its earnings numbers next Wednesday. The prediction comes from a new report on the online ad industry which suggests a much faster growth trajectory than that predicted by most analysts. Facebook’s good engagement and its entry into market like video are added advantages as the company continues to monetize its base. … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) set to beat Expectations Due to Growing Ad Market

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

First Bitcoin Debit Card Introduced By Xapo

Underground bitcoin vaults maker, Xapo, introduced the first bitcoin debit card on Thursday as part of its initiative to bring the virtual currency to more consumers. Xapo founder and CEO Wences Casares said the Xapo Debit Card will be linked to the Xapo Wallet and users will be able to use it to make purchases like a traditional debit or credit card. Wences Casares, founder … Continue reading First Bitcoin Debit Card Introduced By Xapo

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Active Stocks: Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) to Pay $400M for Settling E-Book Claims

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) agreed to pay $400 million to settle allegations of U.S. states and consumers that it colluded with publishers to fix the prices of e-books. Apple’s settlement is conditional on the outcome of its appeal on the ruling of Judge Cote that it violated U.S. antitrust laws for conspiring with publishers to fix the prices of e-books. The iPhone and iPad maker … Continue reading Active Stocks: Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) to Pay $400M for Settling E-Book Claims

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Top Stock: Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) Hiring Team For Project Zero

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) has hired a crack team of researchers, called Project Zero, to protect the internet users against online virus attacks. Team of Project Zero will have the sole responsibility of enhancing the security along the Internet. Google has formed a team of researchers to rescue the Internet users from the disastrous bugs and security issues. News followed the event, where part-time researchers … Continue reading Top Stock: Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) Hiring Team For Project Zero

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