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 (NASDAQ GOOG) Having Gmail problems in China

Google (NASDAQ GOOG) has ended 2014 on a rather sour note. Google’s mailing service, Gmail, has been reportedly blocked by the Chinese authorities. Late last week, Chinese authorities blocked a number of mailing addresses. This is not the first time Chinese authorities have done the same. The service was however restored a little while later. However, the extent of restoration and blockage remains unknown. Here … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Having Gmail problems in China

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Stock Predictions: What 2025 holds for Facebook (NASDAQ FB)

Facebook (NASDAQ FB) was one stock which had a good 2014. With the acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram, facebook was able to enhance its own reputation. Here in this article, we will take a look at the potential of Facebook in the coming year. We will take a look at what the stockholders can expect from the stock and what FB might be upto in … Continue reading Stock Predictions: What 2025 holds for Facebook (NASDAQ FB)

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Investors Should Watch: Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML), Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD), PH Glatfelter Co. (NYSE:GLT), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR)

On Dec 22, Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), and Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC), announced the two companies are jointly bringing the world’s best capacitive touchscreens and touch fingerprint area sensor technology to smart devices. Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 3.20% and weekly performance is 0.30%. On last trading day company shares ended up $8.40. Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML) distance from … Continue reading Investors Should Watch: Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML), Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD), PH Glatfelter Co. (NYSE:GLT), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR)

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Market Wrap Up: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), YY Inc. (NASDAQ:YY), NephroGenex, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRX), Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE:SXL), Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones And iPads Scored Big This Christmas, New Data Reveals. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its net profit margin is 21.60% and weekly performance is -1.92%. On last trading day company shares ended up $110.38. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -0.71%. China social site YY (NASDAQ:YY) will see a payoff in Q1 from … Continue reading Market Wrap Up: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), YY Inc. (NASDAQ:YY), NephroGenex, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRX), Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE:SXL), Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL)

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Stock Focus: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Would Go For A New Browser For Windows 10

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) has a big event lined up in 2015. Satya Nadella led Microsoft is planning to undo the damage caused by Windows 8 by launching Windows 10. According to the news in the market, Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) may be going for a new browser for Windows 10. This new browser may be all set to take place of Internet Explorer. Here in this … Continue reading Stock Focus: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Would Go For A New Browser For Windows 10

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Traders Are Gambling on: Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV), Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB), Cirrus Logic Inc. (NASDAQ:CRUS), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Quintiles Transnational Holdings (NYSE:Q)

Ensco Plc (NYSE:ESV) has earned a “BBB” credit rating from Morningstar. The firm’s “BBB” rating indicates that the company is a moderate default risk. They also gave their stock a four star rating. Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 3.90% and weekly performance is -4.84%. On last trading day company shares ended up $30.45. Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV) distance … Continue reading Traders Are Gambling on: Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV), Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB), Cirrus Logic Inc. (NASDAQ:CRUS), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Quintiles Transnational Holdings (NYSE:Q)

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