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, Mobile

Stock News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Standing For Privacy Rules?

Google (NASDAQ GOOG) have reportedly opposed the United States Government of an increase in legal authority to get hold of global computer network. Google has been stringent with the privacy rules. They have opposed a move which targets in giving more authority to the US government in cases related to computer hacks around the world. Google have said that such plans of the US government … Continue reading Stock News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Standing For Privacy Rules?

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Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) News: Microsoft Acquires Sunrise Calender

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) has been a rejuvenated stock off late. The stock has been performing very well and has been around the $125 levels. Such levels are a high for the company which is going to release Windows 10 in the coming months. The stock has actually benefited from the new found ideals of Satya Nadella and thus the stock should be going further in … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) News: Microsoft Acquires Sunrise Calender

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Cyberonics Posts Lower Than Expected Revenue in Quarter

Thursday morning, Cyberonics reported mixed fiscal third-quarter results, with revenue a bit softer than expected, while earnings per share exceeded estimates. Despite the revenue shortfall, management maintained its full-year sales guidance and lifted its earnings guidance for fiscal 2014 (ending in April), which signals management’s confidence in the underlying business. In addition, the company received approval for its AspireSR product in Europe, which is a … Continue reading Cyberonics Posts Lower Than Expected Revenue in Quarter

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Stock Focus: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Finally Adds Carousel Feature

Google (NASDAQ GOOG) has been a star stock in recent months. The stock has performed admirably and there is no doubt that it is a great choice for any portfolio. In order to continue its performance, Google keeps up its innovation. Therefore, it is not a surprise that the search engine giant is now going to implement carousel feature in the mobile search results. This … Continue reading Stock Focus: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Finally Adds Carousel Feature

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Stock in News: Twitter (NASDAQ TWTR) Flying High!

Twitter (NASDAQ TWTR) posted their Q4 results this past week. The results were very positive for the stock and seemed to take the market by surprise. Just after the release of the reports, the stock started to plummet. However, the stock started rising again once Twitter confirmed that it had an yearly growth of 97%. The stocks finally rose around 10% to end the day … Continue reading Stock in News: Twitter (NASDAQ TWTR) Flying High!

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Stock in News: Looking Back At Q4 Results from Google (NASDAQ GOOG)

Google (NASDAQ GOOG) had an awkward Q4 earnings report. While the report was mainly positive, it fell short off the targets which were made up from the analysts. Therefore Google received mixed remarks from the market. People were quick to point out the difference between the performance and the expectations. Others were content with the outcome and projected the stock to perform well in the … Continue reading Stock in News: Looking Back At Q4 Results from Google (NASDAQ GOOG)

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