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) Forms a TODO Project

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) has announced the formation of the TODO project that will simplify the way in which open-source software projects, which are an important part of a cloud and mobile computing development, are executed. According to the announcement of the project on Monday, September 15th, TODO will incorporate best practices for updating the open-source software, methods of securing legal compliance or tools and … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Forms a TODO Project

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

(NASDAQ MSFT) Microsoft Buys Minecraft : What impact on stock valuation?

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) scores another acquisition and this time its the popular PC game Minecraft for about $2.5 billion. This could possibly be a big move for the company’s Xbox gaming empire. Microsoft announced the acquisition on Monday and added that the deal won’t be final until the end of the year. Microsoft’s latest acquisition is to purchase Minecraft as a way to boost … Continue reading (NASDAQ MSFT) Microsoft Buys Minecraft : What impact on stock valuation?

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Biotech stock market news
BioTech, Finance

Biotech Stock News: Amgen Breaking New Ground

Pipeline updates are highly awaited events in the pharma/biotech sector as they play an important role in deciding whether or not to invest in a particular company. These updates provide information on experimental drugs and at times give an insight into the commercial potential of the candidate once it is successfully developed and commercialized. Earlier this week, Amgen Inc (AMGN) announced the submission of a … Continue reading Biotech Stock News: Amgen Breaking New Ground

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

Bitcoin News: A Look at Bitcoin’s Physical Interface

Two years ago, Zach Harvey and his brother, Josh, were saddled with a failing guitar shop selling vintage and handmade pieces in New Hampshire. On the verge of shutting down the company, the brothers started casting around for a new project to take their minds off the struggling business. Now, they decided to try and solve the problem of buying bitcoin. It was too complicated. … Continue reading Bitcoin News: A Look at Bitcoin’s Physical Interface

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) News: Microsoft & Impending Acquisitions

In 2014, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) has not been the most favorite tech stock for many investors. Many investors preferred Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) and Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOGL) over Microsoft. But, Microsoft has displayed a consistent growth with a 9% increase in share price YTD. Chairman and Co-founder of StockTwits, Howard Lindzon said, “I think, they don’t necessarily deserve one in the year 2014. … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) News: Microsoft & Impending Acquisitions

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Active Stock: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Has A Huge iPhone 6 Preorder

Last week there were already signs of a sellout of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iPhone 6 Plus, and management confirmed it over the weekend. This morning the statement said preorders for the two new iPhones surpassed the initial supply. As a result, many of those who order now won’t get their iPhones until October. Bloomberg TV is reporting that Apple sold more than 4 million iPhones … Continue reading Active Stock: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Has A Huge iPhone 6 Preorder

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