Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock News: A Look At Apple Pay

Although Apple Pay was designed to work exclusively with U.S. credit cards, it can be used to pay for goods and services in other countries. Just a couple of days ago, the Cupertino-based tech giant launched Apple Pay via the iOS 8.1 update. This means the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus can now be used to replace plastic cards at the checkout. It … Continue reading Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Stock News: A Look At Apple Pay

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Planning To Launch New Inbox Service

After nearly 10 years from the launch of its Gmail service, Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) is preparing to unveil a new inbox service that the company promises to be a smarter method to sort through an increasing mound of email. The new application will anticipate user needs and provide better organization capabilities, according to Google. “We want this to be your inbox for the next … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Planning To Launch New Inbox Service

Stock Focus: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Is Becoming A Major Political News Source

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is the second-largest source of political news in the United States for those having an internet connection, according to a Pew research study. The study that polled 2,901 people concluded that 49% of respondents watch news only on local TV and 48% get the latest news from Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB), compared to 44% for CNN and 39% for Fox News. … Continue reading Stock Focus: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Is Becoming A Major Political News Source

PNC Poised For Strong Third Quarter

PNC Financial Services Group reported net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.99 per diluted share, for second quarter 2013 compared with $1.0 billion or $1.76 per diluted share for first quarter 2013. There were some one-time items, including securities gains ($61 million), gains on sale of Visa V stock ($83 million), and lower loss provision due to the better than expected improvement in commercial credit … Continue reading PNC Poised For Strong Third Quarter

Investors Alert : Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF), Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS), Douglas Emmett Inc (NYSE:DEI), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

On Oct 17 Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) failed to convince the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to remove a black box warning on its controversial quit-smoking drug Chantix, with an advisory panel to the agency voting against the removal Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 59.30% and weekly performance is -0.63%. On last trading day company shares ended up $28.28. … Continue reading Investors Alert : Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF), Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS), Douglas Emmett Inc (NYSE:DEI), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

Shining on Major News : Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Theravance Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX), Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (NASDAQ:SIMO), Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:FC), CNTF

The chairman of the Senate committee that oversees mergers and antitrust issues sent a pointed letter to Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) on Monday asking the company to strengthen its commitment to net neutrality by pledging never to create Internet fast lanes. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 11.20% and weekly performance is 1.40%. On last trading day company shares ended … Continue reading Shining on Major News : Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Theravance Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX), Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (NASDAQ:SIMO), Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:FC), CNTF