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May 17, 2013
16:00 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Options Update; May 17, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

14:03 EDT	GOOG	Market set to finish week with gains after Cisco results, comments Subscribe for More Information

12:13 EDT	AAPL, SSNLF	Samsung says S4 sales to reach 10M next week, Korea Times says Subscribe for More Information

12:01 EDT	AAPL	iPad mini panel shipments from AUO expected to drop this quarter, DigiTimes says AU Optronics' (AUO) shipments of panels for Apple's (AAPL) iPad minis are expected to sink to 2.5M-2.8M in Q2 from 4M in the first quarter, Taiwan-based supply chain sources stated, according to DigiTimes. Reference Link

11:05 EDT	AAPL	Apple devices approves for use on U.S. military networks, Bloomberg says Subscribe for More Information

10:17 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft continues its quiet stealth rally, levels to watch Subscribe for More Information

09:57 EDT	AAPL	Apple devices approved for use by Pentagon, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

09:38 EDT	GOOG	Google rises following price target bump, levels to watch Subscribe for More Information

09:37 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Active equity option families trading on open Subscribe for More Information

08:53 EDT	GOOG	Google price target raised to $1,065 from $875 at Argus Subscribe for More Information

08:29 EDT	MSFT	JPMorgan's business and information services analyst holds a conference call Subscribe for More Information

07:11 EDT	AAPL	Apple to suggest tax reform for offshore cash, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

07:10 EDT	GOOG	U.K. to question Amazon over income tax, Reuters reports Subscribe for More Information

06:43 EDT	AAPL	Apple disputing government's e-book allegations, NY Times says Apple (AAPL) is aggressively combating the U.S. government's contention that it pushed Amazon.com (AMZN) and publishers to raise e-book prices,The New York Times reported yesterday, citing court papers filed this week. Amazon and publishing companies were already looking to use a different pricing model before Apple joined the e-book business in 2000, the newspaper quotes Apple as stating. A trial over the Justice Department's lawsuit against Apple regarding e-book pricing is slated to start June 3, the newspaper noted. Reference Link

06:36 EDT	GOOG	Google to add new apps to Google Glass, NY Times says Subscribe for More Information

06:12 EDT	SSNLF, AAPL	Apple losing its edge as innovator, poll shows, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

06:07 EDT	SSNLF	Mobile DRAM revenue fell 5% in Q1, DigiTimes reports Subscribe for More Information

06:06 EDT	AAPL	On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up WALL STREET JOURNAL: A so-so Q1 earnings season hasn't dented investors' enthusiasm for stocks as prices have been rising, with the DJIA up 16% for the year and 4.2% since earnings season began April 8, the Wall Street Journal reports...JPMorgan Chase (JPM), in a last-ditch effort to beat back activist investors, sent a letter to shareholders who have yet to vote on the nonbinding proposal ahead of the May 21 annual meeting, urging them to reject a proposal to split the chairman and CEO roles held by James Dimon, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Amazon.com (AMZN) will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the U.K. justify its low corporate income tax bill, Reuters reports...J.C. Penney (JCP) CEO Ullman says that the department store chain is emerging from what he called an abyss but warned he needs time to fix the issues of the retailer, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: Apple (AAPL), which holds $102B in cash and investments outside the U.S., will suggest changes to corporate-tax laws to encourage companies to bring more cash into the country, Bloomberg reports...Fiat�s (FIATY) deliberations over moving its headquarters to the U.S. after a merger with Chrysler Group LLC. raised concern among Italian unions and politicians about the plans of the country�s biggest manufacturer. CEO Marchionne is considering the move because Fiat�s main sources of revenue and profit are shifting to North America, Bloomberg reports.

May 16, 2013
18:42 EDT	GOOG	Google sent letter by Congress over Glass privacy issues, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

14:01 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Options Update; May 16, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

13:05 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Spending on Apple, Android video games jumped in Q1, AllThingsD says In the first quarter spending on video games for Apple (AAPL) and Android devices increased significantly versus the previous quarter, while spending on video games for traditional handheld consoles fell meaningfully, research firms IDC and App Annie found, according to AllThingsD. Consumers spent three times more on games for smartphones and tablets than on games for traditional handheld consoles last quarter, the website stated. Reference Link

11:22 EDT	SSNLF	Samsung captures 95% of global Android profit in Q1, Strategy Analytics says Samsung captured 95% of all Q1 global Android smartphone profits, which reached $5B, according to Strategy Analytics. LG followed in second place and took 3% global Android profit share, added the report. Reference Link

10:25 EDT	SSNLF, MSFT, GOOG	Microsoft discussing 'glasses' tech with Vuzix, NY Post says Subscribe for More Information

10:20 EDT	AAPL	Apple reverses sharply higher after breaking below $420 Subscribe for More Information

10:03 EDT	AAPL	On The Fly: Analyst Initiation Summary Today's noteworthy initiations include: Amazon.com (AMZN) initiated with a Buy at Lazard Capital... Apple (AAPL) initiated with a Neutral at Susquehanna... Churchill Downs (CHDN) initiated with a Buy at Brean Capital... Interpublic Group (IPG) initiated with an Overweight at Evercore... Monarch Casino (MCRI) initiated with a Buy at Brean Capital... Stillwater Mining (SWC) coverage resumed with an Outperform at Wells Fargo... Wabtec (WAB) initiated with an Overweight at Atlantic Equities... eBay (EBAY) initiated with a Buy at Lazard Capital... Dangdang (DANG) initiated with a Buy at BofA/Merrill... Coeur d�Alene Mines (CDE) coverage resumed with a Neutral at JPMorgan... ValueClick (VCLK) initiated with an Underperform at Northland Securities... Yelp (YELP) initiated with an Outperform at Cowen.

09:44 EDT	AAPL	Apple falls in early trading, levels to watch The shares are down over 1.6% to $420.77. At that price, next support is at $419.85. Resistance is at $424.85. Among issues that could be contributing to the price decline are continued cutting of postions by hedge funds long the stock, a news item that Apple and its supplier Foxconn are violating work-hour laws in China, and a U.S. Senate inquiry into its treatment of taxes and non-patriated foreign profits.

09:36 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Active equity option families trading on open Subscribe for More Information

08:36 EDT	AAPL	Apple says over 50B apps downloaded from App Store Apple announced that customers have downloaded over 50B apps from its App Store. Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store, the company added.

07:40 EDT	AAPL	Foxconn and Apple exceeding work-hour laws in China, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

07:36 EDT	GOOG	Google price target raised to $1,025 from $830 at RW Baird RW Baird raised its price target for Google shares to $1,025 following the company's I/O conference and keeps an Outperform rating on the name. Baird thinks Chrome continues to gain momentum and that yesterday's event highlighted Google's technology advantages. Shares of Google closed yesterday up $28.79 to $915.89, and are indicated up another $5.66 in pre-market trading.

07:10 EDT	GOOG	Google to help with supercomputing project, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

07:02 EDT	GOOG, MSFT	YouTube demands that Microsoft pull YouTube app, The Verge reports Subscribe for More Information

06:47 EDT	AAPL	Apple initiated with a Neutral at Susquehanna Subscribe for More Information

06:23 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft second-generation Surface to be between $249-$299, DigiTimes says Subscribe for More Information

06:21 EDT	SSNLF, MSFT	Microsoft to launch 8-inch Surface in June, Digitimes says Subscribe for More Information

06:08 EDT	GOOG	On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up Subscribe for More Information

05:59 EDT	GOOG, MSFT	High tech firms involved in immigration battle, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

May 15, 2013
17:09 EDT	GOOG, AAPL, MSFT	Greenlight gives quarterly update on stakes NEW STAKES: Oil States International (OIS), Hess (HES), Spirit (SPR), IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI), and Capital Bank (CBF). INCREASED STAKES: Apple (AAPL). DECREASED STAKES: Microsoft (MSFT), Seagate (STX), Delphi (DLPH), CBS (CBS), and Computer Sciences (CSC). LIQUIDATED STAKES: Ensco (ESV), Xerox (XRX), Yahoo (YHOO), NVR (NVR), and Google (GOOG).

17:03 EDT	GOOG, AAPL	Soros gives quarterly update on stakes NEW STAKES: MeadWestvaco (MWV), Brocade (BRCD), Red Hat (RHT), Liberty Global (LBTYK), and VMware (VMW). INCREASED STAKES: Google (GOOG), Liberty Global (LBTYA), EQT Corp (EQT), Charter (CHTR), and US Airways (LCC). DECREASED STAKES: Citigroup (C), AIG (AIG), Apple (AAPL), Invesco (IVZ), and Motorola Solutions (MSI). LIQUIDATED STAKES: JPMorgan (JPM), General Electric (GE), CF Industries (CF), Morgan Stanley (MS), and Capital One (COF).

16:24 EDT	GOOG	On The Fly: Closing Wrap Subscribe for More Information

16:08 EDT	GOOG, MSFT	Google sites lead U.S. April searches with 66.5% of searches, comScore says Subscribe for More Information

16:02 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Options Update; May 15, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

15:55 EDT	AAPL	Apple slide attributed to 13F filings, bearish '$240 per share' call, BI says With Apple's stock down sharply over the last two days, analysts and media sources searching for a reason have pointed to 13F filings that show hedge funds have been trimming or liquidating their positions, as well as a publicized call from an Apple bear who said the stock is only worth $240 per share based on its Return On Invested Capital, said Business Insider. Reference Link

14:27 EDT	GOOG	Google unveils redesigned Maps for mobile Subscribe for More Information

13:26 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft to grow tablet sales outlets by about 50% in Japan, Nikkei says Subscribe for More Information

13:20 EDT	AAPL	Apple's slide picks up momentum, levels to watch The shares have been on a very steady downward track today, last at $426.45. That is a loss of over 3.9%. At current price, next support would be at $420.05. Resistance is at $428.43.

13:01 EDT	GOOG	Google says Chrome browser now has over 750M users Subscribe for More Information

12:59 EDT	GOOG, SSNLF	Google confirms plan to sell Samsung Galaxy S4 in Google Play store Says GS4 will be available on AT&T (T) and T-Mobile (TMUS) networks.

12:53 EDT	GOOG	Google says All Access music service available for $9.99 per month Subscribe for More Information

12:49 EDT	GOOG	Google announces subscription streaming music service Subscribe for More Information

12:26 EDT	GOOG	Google announces Google Play Game Services Subscribe for More Information

12:13 EDT	GOOG	Google says 900M Android devices now activated worldwide Subscribe for More Information

11:37 EDT	MSFT, AAPL	Microsoft replacing Xbox points with gift cards, currency, The Verge reports Subscribe for More Information

10:02 EDT	GOOG	Google breaks out above round-number resistance at $900 Subscribe for More Information

10:01 EDT	GOOG	Google volatility decreases as shares rally to record into Google I/O Subscribe for More Information

09:55 EDT	AAPL	Apple slides further, levels to watch Subscribe for More Information

09:55 EDT	AAPL	Tiger Management liquidates stake in Apple Julian Robertson's Tiger Management disclosed today in its quarterly filing that it held no position in Apple. The hedge fund reported owning 42K shares of Apple as of December 31, 2012.

09:43 EDT	GOOG	Active equity option families trading on open Subscribe for More Information

09:32 EDT	AAPL, SSNLF	InvenSense has multiple positive catalysts, says Pacific Crest Pacific Crest thinks that InvenSense (INVN) remains extremely well positioned to penetrate Apple (AAPL) this year. The firm expects InvenSense to recover market share on Samsung's (SSNLF) Galaxy Note 3, and it recommends buying InvenSense shares.

09:31 EDT	SSNLF	RDA Microelectronics switch selected by Samsung for 2G, 3G smartphones RDA Microelectronics (RDA) announced that Samsung (SSNLF) has selected the RDASW36 switch for two Samsung models, the 2G Samsung Galaxy Star smartphone and the 3G Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo smartphone. Both smartphones are expected to be released in Q2 and will be sold in Europe and emerging markets, such as South America. Developed on Silicon-On-Insulator CMOS process technology, RDA's single pole three throw switch combines high power with low insertion loss on a small form factor, making it ideally suited for WiFi and Bluetooth applications in 2G and 3G handsets.

09:25 EDT	AAPL	Apple unlikely to launch low cost iPhone, says Pacific Crest Subscribe for More Information

09:19 EDT	GOOG	On The Fly: Pre-market Movers Subscribe for More Information

08:56 EDT	AAPL	Apple fingerprint sensor seems confirmed by PayPal exec, BGR says Subscribe for More Information

08:33 EDT	SSNLF, GOOG	Google to announce "pure" Android version of Galaxy S4, Geek.com says Subscribe for More Information

08:19 EDT	AAPL, SSNLF, GOOG	Samsung shipped 6M Galaxy S4 devices through May 10, androidcentral says Subscribe for More Information

08:08 EDT	AAPL	PC sales decline in Western Europe, Economic Times reports Subscribe for More Information

07:39 EDT	GOOG	Google to host a conference Google I/O 2013 is being held in San Francisco on May 15-17.

07:38 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft has numerous potential catalysts, says Stifel Stifel names the release of Windows 8.1, a stabilization of the PC market, and the launch of Windows devices costing less than $500 as potential catalysts for Microsoft. The firm raised its price target on the shares to $38 from $36 and keeps a Buy rating on the stock.

07:35 EDT	NOK	JPMorgan to host a conference 41st Annual Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference is being held in Boston on May 14-16 with webcasted company presentations to begin on May 15 at 8 am; not all company presentations may be webcasted. Webcast Link

07:26 EDT	GOOG	Google price target raised to $996 from $932 at Morgan Stanley Subscribe for More Information

07:21 EDT	GOOG	Pandora down 4% to $16.10 after reports of Google music service Subscribe for More Information

06:52 EDT	GOOG	Google won't connect YouTube, Google Play music offerings, AllThingsD says Google is expected to launch music subscription services on both YouTube and Google Play, but won't connect the two services, unnamed music industry sources stated, according to AllThingsD.As a result, YouTube's free music won't help sell subscriptions to Google Play's service, the website stated. Reference Link

06:42 EDT	AAPL	U.S. says Apple was "ringmaster" in e-book price fixing scheme, NY Times says The Justice Department is alleging that Apple (AAPL) was "the ringmaster" in an e-book price fixing scheme, according to The New York Times, citing a lawsuit filed by the agency. One piece of evidence the agency is using to try to prove that charge is an e-mail from former Apple CEO Steve Jobs to News Corp's (NWSA) James Murdoch, in which Jobs allegedly suggested that the two companies set specific prices for e-books, the newspaper added. Reference Link U

May 14, 2013
18:39 EDT	GOOG	Google to launch Spotify-like music service, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

17:50 EDT	GOOG	Google to launch Spotify-style streaming music service, DJ reports Subscribe for More Information

16:00 EDT	AAPL	Options Update; May 14, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

15:36 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 update scheduled for June 26 Subscribe for More Information

15:16 EDT	AAPL	Apple fades to session lows, down over 2%, levels to watch The shares last hit $443.92 at time of writing. Next support below is at $439.29. Resistance is at $445.25, a prior pivot high.

13:59 EDT	AAPL	Apple shares drop, down 2% to $445.84 Subscribe for More Information

13:54 EDT	GOOG	Google CEO Page discloses left vocal chord paralysis Subscribe for More Information

11:12 EDT	GOOG, AAPL	BlackBerry plans to bring BBM to iOS, Android this summer Subscribe for More Information

11:01 EDT	GOOG, AAPL	BlackBerry says bringing BBM platform to iOS, Android Says BBM on Google's (GOOG) Android and Apple's (AAPL) iOS to start with messaging, other BBM features to follow. Comment from CEO Thorsten Heins speaking at BlackBerry Live event.

10:49 EDT	SSNLF	Dell accuses optical disk drive makers of price-fixing, Bloomberg says Subscribe for More Information

10:07 EDT	AAPL	Groupon introduces Breadcrumb point-of-sale app for iPad Subscribe for More Information

09:54 EDT	GOOG	Synacor to present Cloud ID with Google+ Synacor (SYNC) announced it will demo Cloud ID Social Login with Google+ and advanced TV Everywhere technologies in the Developer Sandbox at Google I/O, May 15-17.

09:38 EDT	AAPL	Active equity option families trading on open Subscribe for More Information

09:25 EDT	GOOG	Google to expand Fiber service to Gladstone, Missouri Subscribe for More Information

08:18 EDT	AAPL	David Tepper says Citigroup position 'more than twice' Apple stake Subscribe for More Information

08:16 EDT	AAPL	David Tepper says Apple shares 'ok' at current levels Subscribe for More Information

08:15 EDT	AAPL	David Tepper says still owns Apple, cut stake 'a little bit' David Tepper of Appaloosa Management is speaking on CNBC.

07:50 EDT	AAPL	Apple to reach 50B app downloads before Wednesday, Fortune reports Apple is expected to reach 50B app downloads in before midnight Tuesday, reports Fortune. With apps being downloaded at the rate of 580 per second today, things may accelerate considerably as the goal approaches. Reference Link

07:50 EDT	SSNLF, AAPL	Sharp to seek increased sales to Samsung, Reuters reports Sharp Corp. (SHCAY), a supplier to Apple (AAPL), will look to increase sales to rival Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) under a three-year rehabilitation roadmap to secure its survival, reports Reuters. The business plan is expected to be released today, and will lean further on banks that last year saved it from failure, as a $2B convertible bond will fall due in September, sources say. Reference Link

07:32 EDT	GOOG	Google ordered to change search hints by German court, AP reports Subscribe for More Information

07:27 EDT	MSFT, NOK	Nokia introduces Lumia 925 with metal body, PureView camera Nokia (NOK) introduced the Nokia Lumia 925, which introduces a metal design and includes the most advanced lens technology and next generation imaging software for clearer, sharper pictures and video, including the best low light images. The Nokia Lumia 925 also introduces the new Nokia Smart Camera mode, coming as an update to all Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones. The Lumia 925 is being introduced into Europe with Vodafone (VOD), along with other operator and retail partners. In addition to Europe, the Nokia Lumia 925 will be introduced into the US by T-Mobile (TMUS) and into China by China Mobile (CHL) and China Unicom (CHU). Sales are expected to start in the U.K., Germany, Italy, Spain and China in June, followed by the U.S. and a number of other markets.

06:52 EDT	GOOG	Google likely to focus on new Android services at conference, AllThingsD says Subscribe for More Information

06:22 EDT	AAPL, SSNLF, NOK	Gartner reports Q1 mobile phone sales growth Subscribe for More Information

05:55 EDT	NOK	Stocks with implied volatility movement; NOK MDLZ Subscribe for More Information

05:53 EDT	AAPL, MSFT	Web browsers are being reinvented, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

May 13, 2013
16:25 EDT	MSFT	On The Fly: Closing Wrap Stocks on Wall Street were little changed from their opening levels as investors weighed the potential end of the Fed's quantitative easing program against a better than expected report on retail sales. The Wall Street Journal's Jon Hilsenrath suggested in a report over the weekend that the Federal Reserve has mapped a QE exit strategy. The report paired with the retail sales data left the market lacking conviction in either direction today, as the averages spent the majority of the session range-bound near the flatline. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., retail sales rose 0.1% in April, which beat expectations for a 0.3% decline. Retail sales excluding autos, gas, and building materials rose 0.6%, which was also better than expected. Business inventories were flat in March, versus expectations for a 0.3% gain. In Asia, Chinese factory output grew 9.3% annually in April, which was up from 8.9% in March but still missed expectations for a 9.5% growth rate. COMPANY NEWS: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Monsanto's (MON) patented genetically altered soybeans are protected and that farmers cannot use them to create new seeds without paying the company... Dell's (DELL) special committee publicly asked for more information from Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management about their proposed leveraged recapitalization. This request follows television interviews by Icahn last Friday in which he discussed his Dell proposal, as well as a weekend report in Barron's saying the Icahn and Southeastern plan could be a better deal for shareholders. MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers was Theravance (THRX), up $6.26, or 17.92%, to $41.20 after Elan Corporation (ELN) bought a stake in the potential future royalty payments from four respiratory programs partnered with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in exchange for $1B in cash. Also higher was Tesla (TSLA), which rose $11.04, or 14.38%, to $87.80 in its third straight double-digit percentage gain following a better-than-expected earnings report last week. Among the noteworthy losers was Barnes & Noble (BKS), down $2.21, or 9.48%, to $21.10 after the blog InsiderMonkey disputed a previous report about Microsoft's (MSFT) interest in the bookseller's NOOK assets. Also lower was JoS. A. Bank (JOSB), down $3.31, or 7.16%, to $42.90 after the company's first quarter earnings view came in below expectations. INDICES: The Dow was down 26.81, or 0.18%, to 15,091.68; the Nasdaq was up 2.21, or 0.06%, to 3,438.79; and the S&P 500 was nearly unchanged at 1,633.77.

15:45 EDT	AAPL	Options Update; May 13, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

15:22 EDT	SSNLF	Amazon confirms purchase of Samsung screen technology, The Digital Reader says Subscribe for More Information

14:24 EDT	MSFT	Barnes & Noble tumbles after blog pans potential Nook deal Shares of Barnes & Noble (BKS) are sinking after website Insider Monkey stated that Microsoft (MSFT) doesn't plan to buy the book retailer's NOOK Media unit in the near future. Last Thursday another website, TechCrunch, reported that Microsoft was considering acquiring NOOK Media, which includes NOOK devices and other digital businesses, for $1B. WHAT'S NEW: "Nothing imminent is happening" between Microsoft and NOOK, Insider Monkey quoted a "highly placed source" at Microsoft as saying. TechCrunch's story was "only a rumor," the unnamed source added, according to Insider Monkey. WHAT'S NOTABLE: Microsoft has already invested $300M in NOOK Media in exchange for a stake of about 17% in the unit. The New York Times last week quoted a source as saying that the TechCrunch story was based on valid documents, but that they appeared to be at least several weeks old. The book retailer's stock surged over 20% on Thursday after TechCrunch published its story. TODAY'S PRICE ACTION: In mid-afternoon trading, Barnes & noble fell $2.90, or 12.40%, to $20.40.

13:51 EDT	NOK	Nokia advances ahead of Lumia event Nokia shares are higher after it published a YouTube clip to promote its new Lumia device a day before the hand set maker is scheduled to host a product launch event in London. WHAT'S NOTABLE: The YouTube clip is accompanied by text that reads "more than your eyes can see," as it spotlights the camera features of the next addition to the Lumia line-up. PRICE ACTION. Shares of Nokia trading in New York rose 23c, or 6.5%, to $3.90 in early afternoon trading.

13:38 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft, Barnes & Noble NOOK deal unlikely, InsiderMonkey says A report by InsiderMonkey, citing a "highly placed source inside Microsoft (MSFT)," says reports last week that Microsoft may look to acquire buy Barnes & Noble's (BKS) NOOK Media assets were only a rumor, with the source adding that "[Microsoft] has no intention of acquiring the NOOK unit." Shares of Barnes & Noble, which had been flat for the session, are now sharply lower, down $2.86, or 12.17%, to $20.45. Reference Link

13:21 EDT	GOOG	Google unifies storage limit, says 15 GB available free across services Google announced earlier in a blog post that its users will now get 15 GB of unified storage for free to use between Drive, Gmail, and Google+ Photos. The changes to Google Drive storage will roll out over the next couple of weeks and Google Apps users will also be getting shared storage, the company said. Reference Link

10:24 EDT	AAPL	Follow-up: Wedge Partners believes InvenSense shipping units to Apple Subscribe for More Information

09:54 EDT	NOK	Nokia volatility low on wide price movement Nokia May call option implied is at 60, June is at 48, July is at 50; above its 26-week average of 63 according to Track Data, suggesting large price movement.

09:47 EDT	NOK	Nokia pops higher in early trading Subscribe for More Information

09:39 EDT	AAPL	Active equity option families trading Active equity option families trading on open according to Track Data: AAPL C TSLA LVS GILD FSLR

08:14 EDT	GOOG	Google volatility at low end of range as shares near record high into Google I/O Subscribe for More Information

07:58 EDT	AAPL	Barclays' technology research team holds analyst/industry conference call Analyst Research Team discusses the supply chain and major trends on an Analyst/Industry conference call to be held on May 13 at 10 am.

07:49 EDT	GOOG	Google price target raised to $950 from $875 at BofA/Merrill Subscribe for More Information

06:40 EDT	GOOG	Facebook Home not very popular so far, AllThingsD says Less than 1M people have downloaded Facebook's (FB) new Android app, Facebook Home, since the app was released about a month ago, AllThingsD reported Friday afternoon, citing statements by the social network. As far as popularity is concerned, the app is "not exactly a home run," AllThingsD stated. On the other hand, it is only currently available for five devices that use Google's (GOOG) Android operating system, the website added. Reference Link

06:09 EDT	SSNLF	Samsung announces plans to launch 5G by 2020 Subscribe for More Information

05:53 EDT	MSFT	U.K. game industry experiences a revival, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

May 12, 2013
18:49 EDT	AAPL	ABC app to let users live stream local programming, NYT says ABC, a unit of the Walt Disney Company (DIS), will unveil the "live" function for its app for iPhones (AAPL) and iPads, allowing users around New York and Philadelphia to live stream all the programming from ABC�s local stations there, says the New York Times. Reference Link

15:18 EDT	GOOG	Google+ struggles to win over brands, Reuters says Two years after introducing Google+ the search giant is struggling to win over the brands and businesses that are its best customers in the Internet search market, Reuters says. Reference Link

May 11, 2013
14:26 EDT	AAPL	Pentagon expects to give clearance for Apple mobile devices, Bloomberg says The U.S. Defense Department plans to give clearance for Apple mobile devices for use on its networks early next week, says Bloomberg, citing a Pentagon spokeswoman. Reference Link

May 10, 2013
16:01 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Options Update; May 10, 2013 CBOE Volatility Index VIX down 56c to 12.57. Option volume leaders: BIDU AAPL TSLA GOOG C MBI MGM according to Track Data.

14:52 EDT	GOOG	Market poised to end week higher as tech helps lead advance Subscribe for More Information

10:53 EDT	GOOG, SSNLF	Facebook adds Facebook Home launcher to more Android phones, androidcentral says Facebook (FB) has added the Facebook Home launcher to a number of smartphones using Google's (GOOG) Android operating system, including Samsung's (SSNLF) Galaxy S4 and the HTC One, androidcentral reported last night. Reference Link

09:38 EDT	GOOG, AAPL	Active equity option families trading Subscribe for More Information

09:35 EDT	GOOG	Google may announce improved Nexus 7 with same price at I/O, CNET says Subscribe for More Information

08:03 EDT	AAPL, SSNLF	Lenovo to sell smartphones in Africa, beginning with Nigeria, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

07:48 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft says Yammer sales up 259%, added 312 customers in quarter Subscribe for More Information

07:07 EDT	AAPL	Apple margin decline concerns overblown, says Piper Jaffray Subscribe for More Information

06:52 EDT	NOK	Nokia implied volatility at low end of index mean range

May 9, 2013
16:47 EDT	MSFT	On The Fly: Closing Wrap Stocks on Wall Street were lower, breaking the recent streak of the Dow and S&P 500 setting new closing highs. The averages moved higher during the afternoon, as the dollar topped the Y100 level for the first time in three years, though the averages fell again and failed to regain positive territory into the close. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., jobless claims fell 4K from the prior week to 323K, which was below the consensus 335K claim forecast. Wholesale inventories rose 0.4% in March, which matched expectations. In Asia, Chinese consumer prices increased 2.4% in April, which was just above expectations, and producer prices fell 2.6%, which was more than expected. Also, the Bank of Korea unexpectedly cut its interest rate. COMPANY NEWS: Two heavily shorted stocks, Tesla (TSLA) and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), surged after reporting quarterly earnings after yesterday's close. Tesla added $13.61, or 24.4%, to $xx 69.40 after its top and bottom line results beat Street estimates and it raised its full-year vehicle delivery outlook to 21,000 from 20,000 vehicles. Green Mountain shares gained $16.56, or 27.84%, to $76.04 after the company's earning came in better than expected and it announced a long-term strategic partnership with Starbucks. MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers was Barnes & Noble (BKS), up $4.31, or 24.25%, to $22.08 after a report saying Microsoft (MSFT) is considering acquiring the digital assets of Nook Media. Also higher was News Corp. (NWSA), up $1.43, or 4.49%, to $33.29 after its third quarter earnings were in-line and its revenues topped consensus estimates. Among the noteworthy losers Rackspace (RAX), down $12.88, or 24.66%, to $39.36 after its second quarter revenue missed Street estimates and its stock received downgrades from at least four analyst firms. Also lower following its quarterly report was Monster Beverage (MNST), which fell $2.96, or 5.2%, to $54.01. INDICES: The Dow was down 22.50, or 0.15%, to 15,082.62; the Nasdaq was down 4.10, or 0.12%, to 3,409.17; and the S&P 500 was down 6.02, or 0.37%, to 1,626.67.

15:25 EDT	AAPL	Royalty talks for Apple's iRadio hit snag, FT reports Subscribe for More Information

15:04 EDT	GOOG	Google's YouTube announces subscription content On the official YouTube blog, Google unit YouTube announced it is launching a pilot program for some partners that will offer paid channels on YouTube with subscription fees starting at 99c per month. Reference Link

14:30 EDT	GOOG	Options Update; May 9, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

12:53 EDT	AAPL	Gundlach says would own Apple vs. short over next six months Subscribe for More Information

12:52 EDT	AAPL	Gundlach says 'not positive or negative' on Apple shares DoubleLine CEO Jeff Gundlach is speaking on CNBC.

12:51 EDT	AAPL	Gundlach says Apple shares 'not expensive at all' Subscribe for More Information

12:51 EDT	AAPL	Gundlach says Apple short covered, 'easy money' has been made Subscribe for More Information

12:35 EDT	MSFT	On The Fly: Midday Wrap Subscribe for More Information

09:38 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Active equity option families trading Active equity option families trading on open according to Track Data: TSLA AAPL GOOG MNST BIDU MCD.

09:19 EDT	MSFT	On The Fly: Pre-market Movers UP AFTER EARNINGS: Tesla (TSLA), up 23.7%... Green Mountain (GMCR), up 14.5%... Groupon (GRPN), up 14.1%... Walter Investment (WAC), up 6.1%... News Corp. (NWSA), up 3.9%... ALSO HIGHER: Barnes & Noble (BKS), up 29.4% after TechCrunch says Microsoft (MSFT) may buy Nook Media assets for $1B... Oil States (OIS), up 4.2% after David Einhorn recommends shares at investor conference... MGM Resorts (MGM), up 1.2% following upgrade to Buy at Sterne Agee. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: Rackspace (RAX), down 21.6%... Monster Beverage (MNST), down 9.8%... McDermott (MDR), down 8.3%... Activision Blizzard (ATVI), down 7.1%. ALSO LOWER: Seagate (STX), down 3.4%, and Western Digital (WDC), down 2.2% after negative mention of both by Jim Chanos at Sohn conference.

07:44 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft new CFO positive, says Oppenheimer Subscribe for More Information

07:37 EDT	MSFT	Barnes & Noble volatility flat into Microsoft may acquire Nook Media assets Subscribe for More Information

07:12 EDT	AAPL	Apple parts assembler increases China workforce 40%, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

06:40 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft may acquire Nook Media assets for $1B, TechCrunch reports Microsoft (MSFT) is considering to acquire the digital assets of Nook Media for $1B, reports TechCrunch. Microsoft would redeem preferred units of Nook Media, a joint venture with Barnes & Noble (BKS) and other investors. Nook Media may also plan to discontinue its Android-based tablet business by end of FY14. Reference Link

06:10 EDT	SSNLF	DRAM shortages expected to impact PC players in Q2, DigiTimes says Subscribe for More Information

06:10 EDT	AAPL	On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up Subscribe for More Information

05:50 EDT	AAPL, SSNLF	Samsung using its own parts to cut costs, WSJ reports Samsung Electronics's (SSNLF) newsest smartphone, the Galaxy S 4, takes advantage of its chip- and display-manufacturing prowess to get its material costs closer to Apple's (AAPL) costs for the iPhone 5, reports the Wall Street Journal. Reference Link

May 8, 2013
16:07 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft names Amy Hood new CFO Subscribe for More Information

16:00 EDT	AAPL	Options Update; May 8, 2013 CBOE Volatility Index VIX down 17c to 12.66. Option volume leaders: BAC GOOG C AAPL DIS X XOM according to Track Data.

14:48 EDT	GOOG	Druckenmiller says Google his largest holding in U.S. Subscribe for More Information

13:40 EDT	AAPL	Water pours into Apple store in NYC, New York Post says Subscribe for More Information

10:55 EDT	AAPL	Sharp to reportedly start iPhone 5S LCD production in June, Apple Insider says Sharp (SHCAY) is supposedly readying one of its Japanese plants to begin manufacturing LCDs for Apple's (AAPL) "iPhone 5S" in June, said Apple Insider, citing Japan's Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. Reference Link

10:16 EDT	AAPL	Apple spikes higher from the lows, levels to watch The stock has taken off to the upside from early lows in an intraday pattern almost exactly that of Google (GOOG) which is trading at session highs as well. At the current price of $463.01, next resistance is at $464.52. Support is at $460.53. Traders for today at least may want to track the high correlation of Google and Apple as it is relatively rare and may be a footprint of a buy program.

09:37 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Active equity option families trading on open Subscribe for More Information

08:54 EDT	GOOG	Google Maps alleged redesign leaked, electronista reports Subscribe for More Information

08:23 EDT	GOOG	France, Germany want Google pressed on taxes, Reuters reports German and French politicians will press for Google to be questioned on corporate income tax after a Reuters report highlighted how the company employs sales staff in the U.K. while telling the tax authorities that sales are made from Ireland, reports Reuters. British lawmakers plan to call Google to testify again to a parliamentary committee to clarify what work it does there. Reference Link

07:26 EDT	AAPL	T-Mobile USA says 500K iPhone 5 sold to date T-Mobile USA (TMUS) said, to date, the company has sold approximately 500,000 iPhone5's to new and existing customers. T-Mobile began selling Apple's (AAPL) iPhone at all company-owned stores in combination with the new Simple Choice service plan on April 12, the company noted.

07:18 EDT	MSFT	Lockheed Martin to host a conference 13th Annual Information Technology Day is being held in Kennewick, Washington on May 8.

07:10 EDT	AAPL, SSNLF	Samsung faced with hugh cash pile, WSJ reports Samsung (SSNLF) now faces a new, enviable Apple-like (AAPL) challenge: a mammoth pile of unspent, accumulated cash. The company said its cash and cash equivalents grew to nearly $40B at the end of March. After stripping out debt, their net cash position is $28.5B, reports the Wall Street Journal.Reference Link

06:15 EDT	AAPL, GOOG, SSNLF	Apple wants Google documents in Samsung suit, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

06:05 EDT	AAPL, SSNLF	On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up Subscribe for More Information

May 7, 2013
19:17 EDT	MSFT	Yahoo! wants out of search deal with Microsoft, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

16:01 EDT	AAPL	Options Update; May 7, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

15:23 EDT	AAPL	Sohn conference presentations likely to move stocks again The Sohn Investment Conference is set to take place tomorrow in New York City. Among the notable presenters are David Einhorn, Bill Ackman, and Jeff Gundlach, each of whom presented a year ago. LOOKING BACK: A year ago, both Gundlach and Einhorn addressed Apple (AAPL) in their presentations, taking opposite sides of the trade. Gundlach said that he was short Apple, while Einhorn said he was long the stock. Gundlach reiterated his short position on Apple in a number of interviews during the year, including a prediction in January that Apple shares would reach $425 in the first quarter, a level the stock closed below on March 4. On April 29, Gundlach told CNBC he was no longer short Apple. Einhorn, meanwhile, filed a suit against the company in February in an effort to get it to distribute some of its cash hoard to investors. Earlier today, Einhorn said in an earnings conference call for Greenlight Capital that he has added to his Apple long position and praised the company's plan to return more capital to holders. Apple shares are down more than 19% over the last year, though shares have rallied more than 15% from their April lows. At last year's conference, Bill Ackman discussed his long position in J.C. Penney (JCP). Ackman, a member of Penney's board, said the company was going through with its in-store makeover strategy, led by then CEO Ron Johnson. J.C. Penney shares have slipped 50% over the last year, with Johnson leaving his CEO post on April 8. OTHER POSITIONS: Over the last year, both Einhorn and Gundlach have mentioned shorting Chipotle (CMG). In October, Einhorn recommended shorting Chipotle, saying Taco Bell (YUM) was a threat to the burrito chain. At a presentation last month, Gundlach said the idea of a gourmet burrito is an oxymoron. Shares of Chipotle are down more than 3% today ahead of tomorrow's conference, though neither investor has confirmed they hold short positions in its shares. In addition to his long position in J.C. Penney, Ackman has a high-profile short position in Herbalife (HLF), which he has called "a pyramid scheme." Ackman has been in a public spat with Carl Icahn over the company in which, according to Icahn's most recent SEC filings, he holds a better than 15% stake. Herbalife shares, which lost more than 39% following Ackman's initial presentation, are up slightly better than 1.5% since Ackman's initial comments. OTHER PRESENTERS: Investors will also be watching comments in any individual stocks from famed short-seller Jim Chanos, as well as comments from Kyle Bass, who has been outspokenly bearish on Japan. Also presenting is Paul Singer of Elliott Management, which is currently in a proxy fight with Hess (HES) in an effort to add five independent directors to the company's board. Keith Meister of Corvex Management, which along with Related Fund Management has been seeking change at CommonWealth REIT (CWH), is also set to take the stage.

14:06 EDT	MSFT	Yahoo U.S. search revenue guarantee extended by Microsoft Subscribe for More Information

12:54 EDT	GOOG, MSFT, AAPL	Google rumored to be planning stores to sell Google Glass, Business Insider says Google (GOOG) is rumored to be planning retail stores specifically to sell Google Glass, Business Insider reports, citing a source. Previous reports suggested Google was developing retail stores, like Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT), to sell a variety of products. Reference Link

11:39 EDT	SSNLF, AAPL	Samsung to open mini-shops in 1,400 Best Buy stores, LA Times reports Subscribe for More Information

10:57 EDT	NOK	Nokia names new China head amid sales decline, TechCrunch reports Subscribe for More Information

10:54 EDT	GOOG	Media buyers upping budgets for FBX, site, search retargeting, eMarketer says More media buyers are planning to increase their investments in site, search and Facebook Exchange re-targeting, according to eMarketer, citing a survey by media-buying platform Chango. Reference Link

10:19 EDT	GOOG	Hack reveals AR app possibilities on Google Glass, engadget says Subscribe for More Information

09:50 EDT	GOOG	Tesla investigating autopilot technology, talked with Google, Bloomberg says Tesla Motors (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said the company is considering adding technologies that can take over for drivers, according to an interview with Bloomberg. Tesla has talked with Google (GOOG) about its self-driving tech, though Musk prefers applications more like an airplane�s autopilot system, the report added. Reference Link

09:40 EDT	AAPL	Greenlight's Einhorn says stake increased Apple David Einhorn said today on the conference call for Greenlight Capital Re (GLRE) that he increased his position in Apple (AAPL). Einhorn called Apple's decision to issue debt and return cash to shareholders as a "major step forward."

09:38 EDT	GOOG	Active equity option families trading Subscribe for More Information

09:26 EDT	MSFT	GameStop price target raised to $44 from $35 at SunTrust Subscribe for More Information

09:15 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft says Windows 8 update to come later this year Subscribe for More Information

08:38 EDT	GOOG, AAPL, MSFT	Amazon leak reveals planned Windows 8 mini-tablet, Telegraph says According to a listing that appeared briefly on Amazon's (AMZN) U.S. website before being removed, a new 7-inch Acer tablet priced at $379.99 will be the first Microsoft (MSFT) Windows 8 small tablet, reported The Telegraph. This device is expected to be the first of number of mini W8 tablets that will compete with Apple's (AAPL) iPad Mini, Google's (GOOG) Nexus 7 and Amazon's own Kindle Fire, the report added. Reference Link

08:29 EDT	GOOG, NOK	Nokia leading force in regulatory attack against Google, Telegraph says Subscribe for More Information

08:28 EDT	NOK, MSFT, SSNLF	Nokia to continue using Windows Phone software, Reuters reports Subscribe for More Information

08:05 EDT	SSNLF	Stable capactiy, rising demand to drive up memory prices, FT says After years of price competition and industry consolidation, analysts do not expect any new memory chip capacity to be introduced this year, which coupled with rising demand driven by smartphone growth is set to feed through into prices, Financial Times said. Samsung Electronics (SSNLF), SK Hynix and Micron (MU) now hold more than 90% of the D-Ram market and almost 100% of the Nand market is divided between those three and Intel (INTC), Toshiba (TOSBF) and SanDisk (SNDK), the report noted, citing analysts at Bernstein. Reference Link

07:23 EDT	AAPL	Apple rumored to be planning more than one low-cost iPhone, Electronista reports Apple is said to be planning more than just a single model of the "low-cost" iPhone, Electronista reports, citing a parts supplier. The rumored phone would be aimed at developing markets and cost around $330-$400. Reference Link

07:10 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft to tweak Windows 8 for small tablets, Reuters reports Subscribe for More Information

07:10 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Some handset makers, telecoms seek third mobile platform, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

06:41 EDT	GOOG	Google Glass blasted by critics, NY Times says Subscribe for More Information

06:30 EDT	SSNLF	Samsung to begin selling OLD TVs in Korea in June, DigiTimes reports Subscribe for More Information

06:26 EDT	SSNLF	Samsung acquires connected TVs gaming startup MOVL, TechCrunch reports Samsung (SSNLF) has acquired MOVL, the maker of the Kontrol.tv API platform, which lets developers create apps to connect TVs via the cloud, a MOVL representative confirms to TechCrunch. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Reference Link

06:24 EDT	AAPL	Foxconn to shift iPhone orders to handset subsidiary, DigiTimes says Foxconn is planning to switch its iPhone orders to its handset subsidiary Foxconn International Holdings, reports DigiTimes. According to industry sources, the shift in orders is still subject to approval from Apple and was made to improve the handset business. Reference Link

06:07 EDT	MSFT, GOOG, AAPL	On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up WALL STREET JOURNAL: Some of the world's biggest handset makers and telecom carriers are embracing alternative mobile operating systems this year in an attempt to become credible challengers to smartphones run by Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOG), the Wall Street Journal reports...JPMorgan Chase (JPM) has yet to persuade three of its largest shareholders--BlackRock (BLK), Vanguard Group and Fidelity Investments--to back the company in a coming vote over whether James Dimon should retain his dual role of chairman and CEO, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: SoftBank (SFTBF) President Masayoshi Son said he will go to the U.S. today to meet Sprint Nextel�s (S) major shareholders about the Japanese company's takeover bid, after rival bidder Dish Network (DISH) said a U.S. company would make a better suitor., Reuters reports...Microsoft (MSFT) has sold 100M Windows 8 licenses in the six months since launch, but wants to combat sputtering interest in its flagship software with a substantial update to make it easier to use, and compatible with smaller tablets, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: Rio Tinto (RIO) will likely pursue a $5B expansion of its iron ore output in Australia, CEO Sam Walsh said, according to two people present at a meeting with investors and analysts, Bloomberg reports...Saudi Arabia, home to the biggest Arab bourse, seeks to boost institutional investments in its $390B stock market as the top OPEC producer weighs plans to allow foreigners to buy shares directly, Bloomberg reports.

May 6, 2013
19:05 EDT	GOOG	Senate passes bill allowing states to tax Internet purchases, AP reports Subscribe for More Information

16:03 EDT	GOOG, AAPL	Options Update; May 6, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

11:02 EDT	GOOG	Amazon launches Android app store for China, Reuters says Subscribe for More Information

10:56 EDT	GOOG	Google volatility at low end of range as shares at record high Subscribe for More Information

09:46 EDT	AAPL	Apple rises at the open, levels to watch The shares are broadly out-performing this morning, up over 2% at time of writing. At the current price of $459.46, next resistance is at $461.78. Support is at the low of the session at $454.36.

09:38 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Active equity option families trading on open Active equity option families trading on open according to Track Data: AAPL FSLR NFLX GOOG

08:22 EDT	MSFT	Acer sees 'no value' in making tablet for current Windows RT, AllThingsD says Subscribe for More Information

08:04 EDT	AAPL	Apple price target raised to $525 from $465 at Barclays Subscribe for More Information

07:33 EDT	AAPL	Apple overall volatility of 26 at historic lows Apple overall option implied volatility of 26 is below its 26-week average of 33 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

07:27 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft 720 may be delayed until Spring 2014, IB Times reports Microsoft's (MSFT) next-generation Xbox may be delayed until the Spring of next year compared to a Sony (SNE) Playstation 4 pre-Christmas 2013 release, reports IB times. Analyst Michael Pachter and a Gamestop employee both asserted that a 2014 would be more sensible for the company. Reference Link

07:17 EDT	MSFT	Summit Business Media holds a conference Subscribe for More Information

07:11 EDT	AAPL	Apple missing iPhone customer opportunities, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

07:09 EDT	AAPL	Apple hit with infringement lawsuit by Taiwan university, The Next Web reports Subscribe for More Information

06:50 EDT	AAPL	Accessory makers moving away from Apple exclusivity, NY Times says For a number of years many accessories such as alarm clocks and speaker systems worked exclusively with mobile devices made by Apple, according to the New York Times. But now more accessories are made to interface with devices from other companies as well, potentially cutting into Apple's royalties and making rival devices more appealing to consumers, the newspaper stated. Reference Link

06:35 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	EU objects to Google's patent lawsuit against Apple Subscribe for More Information

06:32 EDT	GOOG	YouTube could launch paid channel subscriptions this week, FT reports Subscribe for More Information

06:06 EDT	AAPL	On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up WALL STREET JOURNAL: Toyota (TM) and Honda (HMC) were top sellers a few years ago and by a wide margin. No more. Now, it is a wide-open market. Ford (F) and GM (GM) have turned their midsize sedans into real challengers and closed the quality gap with Japan, the Wall Street Journal reports...There was no big news at Berkshire Hathaway�s (BRK.A) annual meeting this past weekend, but there was one great lesson for investors: Perhaps the most important thing you can do when everything seems to be going right in your portfolio is to listen to somebody who insists you are wrong, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Some Verizon Communications (VZ) shareholders say they could be happy for the company to pay up to $130B for Vodafone Group�s (VOD) stake in their U.S. wireless venture. Two large shareholders in Verizon say they could be comfortable with paying 20% to 30% more to secure Verizon Wireless, Reuters reports...A unit of Sinopec Group (SHI) and brokerage China Galaxy Securities are launching Hong Kong IPOs today seeking to raise up to $3.5B in total, injecting life into Asia's moribund IPO markets where deal values more than halved in Q1, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: Bond investors are gaining confidence that Fed Chairman Bernanke will unwind the central bank�s unprecedented $3.3T balance sheet without sparking a crash similar to 1994, Bloomberg reports...Apple (AAPL) is missing out on an opportunity to court up to 2.8B new smartphone customers, many of them in Asia, as wireless-service providers balk at conditions imposed by the iPhone maker and drag their heels in signing on as partners, Bloomberg reports.

06:00 EDT	AAPL	U.S. Cellular to start selling iPhones this year, AP reports Subscribe for More Information

05:52 EDT	NOK	Stocks with implied volatility movement; NOK AGNC Subscribe for More Information

May 4, 2013
10:28 EDT	AAPL, GOOG, MSFT	Valuations could continue to drive tech stocks higher, Barron's says Despite lackluster earnings reports, the technology sector continues to rally on attractive valuations and bullish investors, Barron's contends in its Technology Trader column. Reference Link

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