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
inContact Post In Line Q3 Results
Last night, inContact (SAAS) delivered 3Q results that matched consensus estimates for total revenue, software revenue and GAAP EPS. Interestingly, customer utilization rebounded nicely from the prior quarter and bookings growth of 35% came in stronger than expected driven by solid field sales execution and accelerating partner activity. All in all, the 3Q earnings report represents a reasonable rebound from the disappointing 2Q, when the … Continue reading inContact Post In Line Q3 Results
QAD, Inc. Posts Positive Quarter Against a Tough Climate
QAD reported a respectable quarter last night, delivering in line total revenue and GAAP EPS above estimates. However, management maintained guidance in its seasonally strong F4Q, implying a slight fade in expectations. Importantly, the company continues to notch deals for its on-demand business, particularly from existing on-demand customers rolling out the solution to new sites or divisions. QAD’s shares are up approximately 38% during the … Continue reading QAD, Inc. Posts Positive Quarter Against a Tough Climate
Ceva Inc. Lowers Q4 Guidance
Ahead of the market open, CEVA issued a 3Q13 earnings pre-announcement which calls for September quarter revenue to approximate $10.0 million versus prior guidance of $11.5-$12.5 million. While CEVA has disappointed in recent quarters, we are sticking with our Buy rating for a few reasons. First, we believe the 3Q13 license miss is temporary in nature and the $2.0 million license shortfall in 3Q13 may … Continue reading Ceva Inc. Lowers Q4 Guidance