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: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock Looking Stronger than Ever

If there is one stock which has had a great 2015, then it is Apple (NASDAQ AAPL). Apple stock is currently trading at the high levels of $125. Moreover, there are several market analysts which have projected the stock to reach the levels of $132. The stock’s upside can be attributed to a list of things, with the success of Apple Watch topping the list. … Continue reading Stock in News: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock Looking Stronger than Ever

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Market News: A Look At Twitter’s Buy Button

Twitter (NASDAQ TWTR) has long been the runners up in the race for social networking supremacy. And by some distance. Twitter has however had a strong last couple of months. After a very impressive Q1 result, which saw the company stock rise 99% year on year. That did take the market by surprise and the stock grow in the coming days. The stock got another … Continue reading Market News: A Look At Twitter’s Buy Button

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) and EU Antitrust Laws

Google (NASDAQ GOOG) has now been officially charged of violating the EU antitrust laws. The charge comes from the European union and it is sure to make a dent on the GOOG stock. Although the probing and dialogues about the same charges were on for some time, this is the first time it has been made official. And it is sure to have consequences for … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) and EU Antitrust Laws

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Feature Article: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Coming Good with WhatsApp Investment

Facebook (NASDAQ FB) has been a top performing stock which has become a mainstay for a lot of investors. After ruling the social networking market, Facebook has become more circumspect about other innovative areas in which it can grow and make its mark. the acquisition of two major upcoming firms, WhatsApp and Instagram was a major step towards the same. Both the investments have turned … Continue reading Feature Article: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Coming Good with WhatsApp Investment

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Finance, Internet

Feature News: Examining Bitcoin’s Q1 Report Analysis

Bitcoins have been trying real hard to make ground as a potent alternate currency. Here in this article, we will take a closer look at how the bitcoins are performing in the current market. Since the starting of the year, bitcoin prices have seen a lot of volatility. The price has gone below 200, which is not a good sign. Also there has been a … Continue reading Feature News: Examining Bitcoin’s Q1 Report Analysis

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Twitter (NASDAQ TWTR) Stock Riding high

Twitter (NASDAQ TWTR) stock has been performing incredibly well for the past couple of weeks now. The TWTR stock has already seen a mini peak and this is positively surprising for the stock investors. As per the analysts this upward rise may well continue. One major reason behind this rise is the rumoured takeover of TWTR by the hands of Google. Here in this article, … Continue reading Stock in News: Twitter (NASDAQ TWTR) Stock Riding high

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