As a huge multinational concern with operations in virtually every corner of the globe, Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) understands the importance of product localization. Providing users with services in their own home in their own language is one of Google’s most important goals. In furtherance of this major company goal, Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) announced…
The price of bitcoin on the CoinDesk USD Bitcoin Price Index has lost its long-time stability, dropping roughly 4% since the day’s open to sit at $595.73. This figure was up from the day’s low of $591.46, but down measurably from its high of $618.42, figures that baffled traders and reddit readers alike. The day’s…
Diageo is the world’s largest spirits maker, and the strength of its portfolio is unmatched. With eight of the world’s top 25 brands and unrivaled global distribution scale, the firm generates robust free cash flows and has a wide economic moat, in our view. With its strong brand portfolio and unmatched distribution scale, the firm…
ConocoPhillips COP reported first-quarter earnings that indicated its shift to higher-margin assets continues at a healthy pace. Specifically, production from the Eagle Ford, Bakken and Permian was 182 mboe/d in the first quarter, a 42% increase over last year. The increase in production for these plays along with increased oil sands production in Canada shifted…
Morningstar’s credit rating of BBB+ for Royal Bank of Scotland reflects the bank’s large balance of nonperforming loans but is bolstered by the recent improvements in the bank’s operating performance. Through acquisitions, Royal Bank of Scotland has become a global bank, with operations in 50 countries. RBS is primarily a business bank and is dominated…
Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) has recently launched a $1000 tablet prototype with 3D sensors and a motion tracking camera. 3D technology is the latest trend among the tech giants, with big firms like Google and Amazon gearing up to launch 3D-enabled devices. Google has been working for some time with universities, research labs, developers and…
