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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, Internet

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Loses Its Satellite Expert to Facebook

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) has hired a satellite executive from Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) for a similar role earlier this month. Michael Tseytlin worked with the search giant to deliver internet through satellite, and will perform the similar functions in Facebook, as well. The social networking company is taking forward its efforts to catch-up with the competition. Facebook has hired a new executive from Google … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Loses Its Satellite Expert to Facebook

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock Review: A Look at Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Revenue & Market Capitalization

Facebook, an information sharing application that allows an ordinary American to post everything from pictures of themselves to news regarding their latest restaurant experience, now has a market capitalization exceeding $200 billion. With just $12 billion in revenue, Facebook commands rich multiple on earnings by almost any standard. With the stock closing at $77.89 per share, the company is now valued at $201.6 billion, making … Continue reading Stock Review: A Look at Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Revenue & Market Capitalization

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock Review: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Having Transparency Issues in China

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) was not fully transparent regarding the sales information of its software, web browser and media player distributed in China, according to an antitrust regulator in the country. Last month, officials from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) for the People’s Republic of China raided the offices of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) in Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shanghai. At the … Continue reading Stock Review: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Having Transparency Issues in China

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Google (NASDAQ GOOG) News: An Update on Nexus 6

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG)’s forthcoming Nexus 6 smartphone has been subject of a lot of rumors in the past few weeks. Some leaks claim that the search engine giant will drop the name Nexus 6 in favor of Nexus X. Others indicate that Google will unveil the Nexus 6 quietly rather than holding a mega-event to announce the device. Google’s next phone is rumored to … Continue reading Google (NASDAQ GOOG) News: An Update on Nexus 6

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in Focus: China Wants Facebook (NASDAQ FB), Government Doesn’t

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is banned in China by the regulators. The ban is not very much appreciated by the consumers, who wish to use this social networking service for the benefits it offers. The huge popularity of the social networker led consumers to check with Facebook professionals (whenever they visit China), when they could access the services in the country. Recently, the Vice President … Continue reading Stock in Focus: China Wants Facebook (NASDAQ FB), Government Doesn’t

Richard Atkins