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Bitcoin Payments to be accepted by DISH

Bitcoin has just taken another big step toward mainstream acceptance and usability with the announcement that DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ DISH) will allow subscribers to pay their bills with the digital currency starting next quarter. As a Fortune 200 company with more than 14 million subscribers, Dish is now the largest company to accept Bitcoin payments. The pay-TV company has contracted with Coinbase to handle … Continue reading Bitcoin Payments to be accepted by DISH

Richard Atkins
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Kirby’s Coastal Operations Continue to Improve in the First Quarter

Kirby’s KEX first-quarter revenue fell 1% from last year. The decline was driven by anemic demand for United’s pressure pumping units, tempered by solid inland trends and improvement in coastal operations. The marine transportation business (75% of first-quarter sales) saw revenue increase 25%, thanks to persistent petrochemical and crude oil shipment demand, which is supporting 90%- plus inland-fleet utilization and favorable pricing. Market conditions in … Continue reading Kirby’s Coastal Operations Continue to Improve in the First Quarter

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Software Stocks: In News Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE AMD) & Rally Software (NYSE RALY)

From all the Software stocks, we take a look at two of the most promising ones: Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE AMD) & Rally Software (NYSE RALY). Both AMD and Rally have taken up some very positive initiatives and both the stocks are looking healthy as we head into the second part of 2014. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc is an American multinational semiconductor company that develops … Continue reading Software Stocks: In News Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE AMD) & Rally Software (NYSE RALY)

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

Bitcoin Apps Return To Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) iOS Store

Recently, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) took a softer approach toward its policy on virtual currency by allowing Bitcoin wallets and in-app Bitcoin payments. And now, to take advantage of the currency, the apps facilitating Bitcoin are live in the App Store. According to Coindesk, Coin Pocket is the first Bitcoin app for iOS to re-enter the Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) App Store. Coin Pocket app allows … Continue reading Bitcoin Apps Return To Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) iOS Store

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

Software Stocks: Watch for Nuance Comm Inc (NASDAQ NUAN) & Cadence Systems (NASDAQ CDNS)

Let us take a look at two promising stocks: Nuance Comm Inc (NASDAQ NUAN) & Cadence Systems (NASDAQ CDNS). Both have seen seemingly different fortunes in the recent times. While Nuance struggles due to takeover speculations, Cadence has been performing strongly. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Jasper Design Automation Inc, … Continue reading Software Stocks: Watch for Nuance Comm Inc (NASDAQ NUAN) & Cadence Systems (NASDAQ CDNS)

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

In California Bitcoin Becomes Legal

Bitcoin is now legal to use for making purchases in California after Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law that repeals the previous restriction on any currency that isn’t “the lawful money of the United States.” It’s certainly fitting that California, home of Silicon Valley and the seat of the U.S. technology industry, is the first state to recognize digital currencies as legal tender. California Gov. … Continue reading In California Bitcoin Becomes Legal

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