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: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Has A Say About Internet Security

Can Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) teach the likes of Target Corporation (NYSE TGT), The Home Depot, Inc (NYSE HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE JPM) and other major corporations who have been hacked a thing or two about computer security? Facebook revealed its data security methods today and it spotlights a system that is both proactive and reactive. The security system has in place elements … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Has A Say About Internet Security

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Finance, Mobile

Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock News: Apple iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 Pre-Orders Begin

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL)’s official online store returned and pre-orders for the new iPads started. The iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 are now available for pre-order. Pre-orders are available in the following countries Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, … Continue reading Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock News: Apple iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 Pre-Orders Begin

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Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Google Glass Can Cause Addiction

New medical research confirms that Google Glass can lead to addiction. A new study that was published in the Sept. 26th edition of the journal Addictive Behavior highlighted the case of a 31-year-old San Diego man who became addicted to Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG)’s new wearable device. The San Diego case involved a 31-year-old man who checked in to the Navy’s Substance Abuse and Recovery … Continue reading Stock in News: Google Glass Can Cause Addiction

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Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Posts Earnings Report

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) released the results from its most recently completed quarter after closing bell, posting adjusted earnings of $6.35 per share, compared to $5.63 per share last year, on consolidated revenue of $16.52 billion, a 20% year over year increase. Analysts had been expecting the search giant to report earnings of $6.54 per share on $13.2 billion in revenue. GAAP earnings per share … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Posts Earnings Report

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Finance, Internet

Stock in Action: Is Facebook (NASDAQ FB) A Must Have Stock?

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is a must own stock heading into 2015 as the social networker has many new revenue potentials in the form of Instagram and WhatsApp, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Ross Sandler. In a research report issued on Wednesday, October 15th, Sandler has placed a Buy rating on Facebook with a price target of $90. “We would add to FB positions heading … Continue reading Stock in Action: Is Facebook (NASDAQ FB) A Must Have Stock?

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Finance, Mobile

Stock Review: Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) iPhone 6 Launched In China

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) finally launches its new iPhone 6 in China on Friday morning, but unlike past launches, this time the launch was relatively low profile, says a report from the Wall Street Journal. Friday morning, in Beijing’s upscale Sanlitun shopping district, there were about 100 customers waiting in line. The doors opened at 8 am for those who pre-ordered the iPhone 6 and … Continue reading Stock Review: Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) iPhone 6 Launched In China

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