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.
Diversified Tech, Internet

Tech Watchlist: Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL)

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced this morning that in partnership with BesTV New Media Co., a subsidiary of Shanghai Media Group, Xbox One will launch into China in September of this year. The all-in-one games and entertainment system will be the first of its kind to launch in the country, creating mutual opportunities for developers in China to bring their creative content to life both at home … Continue reading Tech Watchlist: Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL)

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

Bitcoin News: Bitcoins Enter the Social Networking Arena

Bitcoins remain probably the most exciting and promising form of digital currency in the market today. Back by many, this digital currency was touted as the successor for the current currencies. It was eagerly back by many. It still is. But without a shadow of a doubt, time has started to run out for Bitcoins. The digital currency has long been a promising commodity and … Continue reading Bitcoin News: Bitcoins Enter the Social Networking Arena

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Technical Analysis: What Can We Expect from Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) iPhone 7

Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) is a stock which has not put a foot wrong in 2015. The stock has gained considerable ground since the release of iPhone 6. Considering the fact that iPhones are now probably the most important products from Apple, it would only make sense for us to look at iPhone 7 beforehand. We would do just that in this article. Here in this … Continue reading Technical Analysis: What Can We Expect from Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) iPhone 7

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Watch May Fail To Deliver

Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) is a stock which has really outperformed other stocks in 2015. The stock has not put a foot wrong and has consistently grown. Apple is currently trading at $125 levels. Before the launch of iPhone 6, the stock was trading below the levels of $100. Some major analysts have predicted the levels of Apple to be around $135 in the coming quarter. … Continue reading Stock in News: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Watch May Fail To Deliver

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Posts Revenue Report for First Quarter

Facebook (NASDAQ FB) has released its earnings report for the first quarter. The world’s largest social networking site has come out with a report which is sure to have some impact on the stock’s performance in the coming days. THe major surprise was the effect which currency fluctuations had on the revenues of Facebook. For the first time in almost three years, Facebook has missed … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Posts Revenue Report for First Quarter

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Estimations for Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Windows 10

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) has been a changed stock since last year. A change in leadership also brought in a change in strategy. Microsoft has become a mobile first cloud first company. Major acquisitions and deals were done on similar lines. Operating Systems may not be taking the centre stage but it still does provide the bread and butter for the company. Therefore the release of … Continue reading Stock in News: Estimations for Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Windows 10

Richard Atkins