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.
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Google Glass Can Cause Addiction

New medical research confirms that Google Glass can lead to addiction. A new study that was published in the Sept. 26th edition of the journal Addictive Behavior highlighted the case of a 31-year-old San Diego man who became addicted to Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG)’s new wearable device. The San Diego case involved a 31-year-old man who checked in to the Navy’s Substance Abuse and Recovery … Continue reading Stock in News: Google Glass Can Cause Addiction

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Posts Earnings Report

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) released the results from its most recently completed quarter after closing bell, posting adjusted earnings of $6.35 per share, compared to $5.63 per share last year, on consolidated revenue of $16.52 billion, a 20% year over year increase. Analysts had been expecting the search giant to report earnings of $6.54 per share on $13.2 billion in revenue. GAAP earnings per share … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Posts Earnings Report

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in Action: Is Facebook (NASDAQ FB) A Must Have Stock?

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is a must own stock heading into 2015 as the social networker has many new revenue potentials in the form of Instagram and WhatsApp, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Ross Sandler. In a research report issued on Wednesday, October 15th, Sandler has placed a Buy rating on Facebook with a price target of $90. “We would add to FB positions heading … Continue reading Stock in Action: Is Facebook (NASDAQ FB) A Must Have Stock?

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Stock Review: Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) iPhone 6 Launched In China

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) finally launches its new iPhone 6 in China on Friday morning, but unlike past launches, this time the launch was relatively low profile, says a report from the Wall Street Journal. Friday morning, in Beijing’s upscale Sanlitun shopping district, there were about 100 customers waiting in line. The doors opened at 8 am for those who pre-ordered the iPhone 6 and … Continue reading Stock Review: Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) iPhone 6 Launched In China

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock Focus: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) ropes in Docker

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) has entered into a partnership with Docker which will enable the users to create Docker container applications that will run on the Windows server. Docker has been growing rapidly for the past year or so and the only hurdle it has been facing was of legitimacy, until now. Customers appreciated the growth of Docker and the deal with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ … Continue reading Stock Focus: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) ropes in Docker

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

Bitcoin News: Australian Police Seize Bitcoin ATM

Australian police have raided a Brisbane coffee shop with ties to a biker gang, seizing a bitcoin ATM in the process. Police suspected the gang, which goes by the name of the Bandidos, was involved in high-level drug trafficking – allegedly trafficking meth and cocaine, as well as dealing in controlled substances used in the production of certain drugs. The raid, which was the culmination … Continue reading Bitcoin News: Australian Police Seize Bitcoin ATM

Richard Atkins