Major Stock News: Another Round Of Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Layoffs
According to knowledgeable sources, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is laying off its entire global advertising sales team. The reduction in force comes as the ad sales positions have become largely redundant as individual divisions are handling their own ad sales today. The sources note the layoffs are coming within the Microsoft Advertising division, and are anticipated to include at least 100 employees in the U.S., … Continue reading Major Stock News: Another Round Of Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Layoffs
Stock Report: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Looking To Sell iPhone 6 in Iran
Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) is reportedly in talks with Iranian distributors about entering the country if Western sanctions on the country ease, says the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter. The report revealed that the senior executives of Apple held meetings with Iranian distributors at the company’s regional headquarters in London’s Hanover Street. Apple is eyeing the massive youth market in Iran … Continue reading Stock Report: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Looking To Sell iPhone 6 in Iran
Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Glass Banned In Cinemas
Movie theaters have officially ban movie goers from bringing Google Glass and other wearable into theaters. Moviegoers will have to leave their Google Glass at home or in the car as all wearable devices are banned from U.S. movie theaters. The Motion Picture Association of America and cinema owners released new guidelines prohibiting wearable devices including Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG)’s Glass because they don’t want … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Glass Banned In Cinemas
Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Stock News: The Potential Of Atlas
In its third quarter earnings report earlier this week, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg stunned Wall Street analysts and investors alike when he announced that spending would be around 75% for the firm next year ($10-12 billion). Exactly what all those extra billions are going to be spent on in 2015 remains a bit murky, but it appears at least of good chunk … Continue reading Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Stock News: The Potential Of Atlas
Can Your Business Grow and Still Be Environmentally Sustainable?
When discussing the topic of climate change, it’s not uncommon to hear that most of the problematic emissions come from certain industries, governments or businesses. As much as the individual might want to change their lifestyle to lessen their negative impact on the environment, there might not be much that they can contribute in comparison to these conglomerates. So, if you’re in the position of … Continue reading Can Your Business Grow and Still Be Environmentally Sustainable?
Diodes Management Issues Updated Q4 Guidance
Diodes, Inc. management issued a mid-quarter update after the market close. Regarding 4Q13 revenue and operating expenses, not a lot has changed since management issued guidance on November 12. Gross margin, however, is now expected to be 60bp higher than the midpoint of previous guidance. The slight positive variance to gross margin could be due to a number of factors including: 1) lower gold prices, … Continue reading Diodes Management Issues Updated Q4 Guidance
