Microsoft MSFT News: Nokia Name Dropped With New Lumia Smartphone

The Microsoft Lumia 535 was just launched. This phone is the first Lumia under the Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) brand since the Nokia Corporation (HEL NOK1V) name was dropped. The new phone looks very similar to the Lumia 530 all thanks to the new device’s rounded corners and colored back. Microsoft added some its own touches to make the device complete like a 5MP front … Continue reading Microsoft MSFT News: Nokia Name Dropped With New Lumia Smartphone

Stock in News: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) Short Interest Up 15%

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) shares saw a significant rise in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, short interest totaled 43,824,108 shares, which was an increase of 15.1% from the October 15th total of 38,065,051. Of the total float, around 2.1% of shares were sold short. In a separate development, CTO Michael Todd Schroepfer sold 35,000 shares of Facebook in an … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) Short Interest Up 15%

Stock in News: What Does Diversification Mean For Google (NASDAQ GOOG)

It’s worth examining Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG)’s plans from the prism of core competence. Legion are the tales of companies that have lost focus and become extinct. Think of Apple and its sorry state in the ‘90s when Steve Jobs made a comeback to the company and brought it back to life from the brink of death. Mr. Jobs famously drew four squares on a … Continue reading Stock in News: What Does Diversification Mean For Google (NASDAQ GOOG)

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On Oct. 27, Birch Communications, Inc., announced it has been named a Platinum Level Polycom Choice Partner by Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM). Now organizations seeking to invest and implement world-class collaboration solutions can turn to Birch for customized solutions that address their unique needs. Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 1.50% and weekly performance is 1.31%. On last trading day … Continue reading Top News: Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Thoratec Corp. (NASDAQ:THOR), CafePress Inc. (NASDAQ:PRSS), M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB)

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Xiaomi Technology Co Ltd will acquire a stake in Chinese video streaming firm Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE:YOKU), cementing ties between China’s leading smartphone maker and one of the most popular content providers in the video-hungry country. Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE:YOKU) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -17.90% and weekly performance is 10.09%. On last trading day company shares ended up $21.72. Youku … Continue reading Eye Catching Stocks : Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE:YOKU), DR Horton Inc. (NYSE:DHI), Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust (NYSEMKT:FTF), Air Methods (NASDAQ:AIRM), SPTN

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On Nov. 5, QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) announced results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 28, 2014. Revenues: $6.69 billion, up 3 percent year-over-year (y-o-y) and down 2 percent sequentially. QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 30.10% and weekly performance is -9.69%. On last trading day company shares ended up $69.64. QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) distance from 50-day … Continue reading Active Watch List: QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM), Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV), Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC), General Moly, Inc. (NYSEMKT:GMO), Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. (NYSE:AP)