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, Software

Stock in News: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) To Stop Free Xbox Music streaming

In a refreshed effort to focus on music streaming services, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) plans on dropping the free version of Xbox Music on December 1st. Microsoft will continue to offer Xbox Music Pass, an unlimited ad-free music streaming service that starts at $10. Although the company did not mention why it was dropping the free option, it did claim, “We are focusing Xbox Music … Continue reading Stock in News: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) To Stop Free Xbox Music streaming

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Finance, Mobile

Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock Highlight: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock Hits All-Time High

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) stock went up 1.79% to $104.83, setting a new record high. The big jump comes just days after the Cupertino company reported strong fourth-quarter results. Investors have brushed aside all the negative headlines about Apple’s products in the past few weeks. There have been concerns over the iCloud account hacks, iPhone 6 Plus bending, technical glitches in Apple Pay, and widespread … Continue reading Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock Highlight: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock Hits All-Time High

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Active Stock: What New Is Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Providing With Nexus 6

With the release of the Nexus 6, Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) is gunning for Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL), and particularly its recent iPhone 6 Plus phablet release. But if Google is to make serious inroads into Apple’s market dominance, then it will be necessary for the corporation to convince existing Nexus 5 consumers to upgrade to the new handset. Whether the Nexus 6 represents a … Continue reading Active Stock: What New Is Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Providing With Nexus 6

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Finance, Internet

Stock Update: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) Stock Hits A Record High

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) shares closed Thursday at an all-time high of $80.04. It gives the company a valuation of over $208 billion. Facebook’s previous record high was $79.04 on September 30. The stock has rallied close to 49% this year so far. The company has impressed investors with its successful transition into mobile advertising. Facebook stock has moved 10% on average after quarterly results … Continue reading Stock Update: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) Stock Hits A Record High

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) Stock News: Cost Per Click Rules Over Click-Through

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG)’s earnings results disappointed last week, or more specifically, one particular metric disappointed. Growth in paid clicks decelerated in the quarter, leaving investors with worries about Google’s near term growth. However, BGC analysts believe Wall Street is focusing on the wrong metric. They think growth in cost per click is more important than the deceleration in paid click growth. In a report … Continue reading Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) Stock News: Cost Per Click Rules Over Click-Through

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Finance, Internet

Stock in News: DEA Extensively Uses Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) To Catch Drug Offenders

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is mad at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for creating fake accounts to catch drug offenders. The social media giant sent a formal complaint to the DEA. Facebook recently sent a letter to the DEA asking them to stop impersonating users. The letter comes from Joe Sullivan (Facebook’s security chief officer) and it was addressed to DEA’s administrator Michele Leonhart. … Continue reading Stock in News: DEA Extensively Uses Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) To Catch Drug Offenders

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