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

12:13 EDT	AAPL	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

09:37 EDT	AAPL, NFLX	Active equity option families trading on open 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

06:49 EDT	T	AT&T initiated with an Equal Weight at Barclays 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

06:12 EDT	AAPL	Apple losing its edge as innovator, poll shows, Bloomberg 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
14:01 EDT	AAPL	Options Update; May 16, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

13:05 EDT	AAPL	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

10:25 EDT	MSFT	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, NFLX	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.

08:01 EDT	XOM	FMC Technologies receives subsea equpiment order from ExxonMobil Subscribe for More Information

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

07:02 EDT	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	MSFT	Microsoft to launch 8-inch Surface in June, Digitimes says Subscribe for More Information

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

May 15, 2013
17:26 EDT	HLF	Third Point gives quarterly update on stakes NEW STAKES: Virgin Media (VMED), Tiffany (TIF), B/E Aerospace (BEAV), Anadarko (APC), and Thermo Fisher (TMO). INCREASED STAKES: International Paper (IP), Abbvie (ABBV), TransDigm (TDG), Constellation Brands (STZ), and Dollar General (DG). DECREASED STAKES: Delphi (DLPH), Murphy Oil (MUR), AIG (AIG), LyondellBasell (LYB), and Liberty Global (LBTYA). LIQUIDATED STAKES: Tesoro (TSO), Morgan Stanley (MS), Symantec (SYMC), Herbalife (HLF), and Illumina (ILMN).

17:09 EDT	MSFT, AAPL	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	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).

16:48 EDT	HLF	Icahn gives quarterly update on stakes Subscribe for More Information

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

16:02 EDT	NFLX, AAPL	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

15:46 EDT	NUS	Nu Skin volatility at low end of one-year range as shares at record high Subscribe for More Information

14:28 EDT	NFLX	Netflix targets 100 basis points of margin expansion a quarter 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.

12:59 EDT	T	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.

12:25 EDT	T	AT&T CEO sees mobile business stronger in Q2 On the AT&T presentation at the JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, the CEO of AT&T Randall Stephenson said he was disappointed in the mobility business in Q1. Stephenson said "2013 is going to be driven by pretty much the plan we outlined in the first of the year, and that is you are going to continue to see additional penetration, smartphone growth in our mobility business. And first quarter in mobility was probably not our best quarter; I don't think we executed very well in the first quarter. It was a bit disappointing to me." However the CEO is more optimistic about Q2, saying mobility will "look markedly better" than in Q1.

12:17 EDT	NFLX	Icahn paper profit in Netflix tops $1B, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

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

10:51 EDT	NFLX	Netflix CFO says growing subscribers at $8 price point Subscribe for More Information

10:42 EDT	NFLX	Netflix moves higher, levels to watch The shares are moving against the broader sideways or down move in technology today, last at $244.10. It would appear that traders are intent on moving the shares back toward the $250 area. That area in the prior two-years was important support and then resistance. When the shares broke below that level in August 2011, it presaged a steep decline in share price. Retaking that level and holding it therefore might encourage more bullishness for higher price. A failure to do so could potentially derail the current trend higher.

10:31 EDT	NFLX	Netflix volatility at one year low as shares at 21-month high Subscribe for More Information

10:13 EDT	NFLX	Netflix loved by consumers in survey, says BTIG 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	NFLX	Active equity option families trading on open Subscribe for More Information

09:32 EDT	AAPL	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.

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

09:01 EDT	NFLX	Netflix EPS could reach $10+, says RBC Capital Subscribe for More Information

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

08:38 EDT	XOM	WTI crude falls for a fith consecutive day, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

08:19 EDT	AAPL	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

07:38 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	T	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	NFLX	Netflix ready for battle in Canada, Globe and Mail reports Netflix may have won the initial battle for online viewers in Canada, but CEO Reed Hastings says it must now survive an onslaught from the country’s traditional TV companies, reports the Globe and Mail. Hastings said the company is prepared to aggressively bid for movie and TV rights while earmarking increasingly higher amounts to produce original content to entice viewers into cutting their cords. Reference Link

07:20 EDT	XOM	InterOil in final talks on ‘multi-billion dollar’ LNG deal, Bloomberg reports InterOil Corp. (IOC), which has plans to develop an LNG project in Papua New Guinea, is in the final stage of talks with major oil producers and a national oil company for a “multi-billion dollar” partnership, reports Bloomberg. Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) has said it had discussions with InterOil and was interested in the proposed Papua New Guinea LNG plant. 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
16:00 EDT	NFLX, 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

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

11:01 EDT	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.

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

09:54 EDT	NFLX	Netflix rebound continues, levels to watch Subscribe for More Information

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

08:54 EDT	PG	Procter & Gamble CFO says 'on-track' with FY sales, cost saving plans

08:46 EDT	PG	Procter & Gamble repeats FY13 core EPS view $3.96-$4.04, consensus $4.04 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	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

07:27 EDT	MSFT	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.

07:25 EDT	PG	Goldman to host a symposium Subscribe for More Information

07:10 EDT	XOM	IEA says North American oil will dominate world supply growth, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

07:05 EDT	NFLX	Netflix continues to lead web usage in North America, AllThingsD reports Subscribe for More Information

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

06:07 EDT	T	AT&T may drop HTC Facebook phone, Bloomberg reports 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, NFLX	Options Update; May 13, 2013 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.

13:38 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

12:06 EDT	NFLX	Stocks with call strike movement; CLF NFLX Subscribe for More Information

10:38 EDT	OSK	Oshkosh vehicle design rejected by Pentagon, Defense News says Subscribe for More Information

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

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.

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

12:01 EDT	T	AT&T, CWA reach tentative agreement in East wireline talks Subscribe for More Information

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	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.

12:56 EDT	HLF	Carl Icahn says shares of Herbalife should be selling a lot higher

12:54 EDT	NFLX	Icahn says 'we haven't sold a share' of Netflix Subscribe for More Information

11:47 EDT	NFLX	Stocks with call strike movement; TSO NFLX Subscribe for More Information

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

08:03 EDT	AAPL	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

07:08 EDT	T	ESPN considers subsidizing wireless data plans, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

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

06:26 EDT	HLF	Dan Loeb confirms out of Herbalife stake, NY Post reports Subscribe for More Information

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

15:16 EDT	XOM	Exxon Mobil to build $10B LNG facility in Texas, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

14:40 EDT	HLF	Dan Loeb has no position in Herbalife, CNBC reports

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

11:36 EDT	T	AT&T unit Aio Wireless launches no-annual-contract service Aio Wireless, a subsidiary of AT&T, announced earlier the launch of a new nationwide wireless service without an annual contract. Aio expects the service to roll out in multiple markets across the U.S. over the next year, with an initial launch in select stores in Houston, Orlando and Tampa, and with additional stores in these three markets opening in the coming weeks. Aio’s unlimited talk, text, and data rate plans range from $35 to $70 per month, with pricing varying by market, and will offer 4G download speeds of up to 4Mbs per second. AT&T does not expect this announcement to change its January financial guidance, the company noted.

11:33 EDT	XOM	Exxon Mobil to host conference call Vice President Rosenthal will host a conference call regarding the company's executive compensation on May 10 at 2 pm. Webcast Link

11:15 EDT	NFLX	Netflix up 2% to $212.82 after reaching deal with Disney for TV shows Subscribe for More Information

11:02 EDT	NFLX	Netflix and Disney announce multi-year licensing deal for XD shows Subscribe for More Information

09:40 EDT	T	Jefferies to host a conference Subscribe for More Information

09:38 EDT	AAPL	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	AAPL	On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up Subscribe for More Information

05:50 EDT	AAPL, T	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	XOM, 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.

14:01 EDT	PG	Ackman has engaged Procter & Gamble on CEO, chair role split, CNBC's Kelly says Subscribe for More Information

13:43 EDT	PG	Procter & Gamble mentioned positively by Ackman at Sohn, CNBC's Kelly says According to CNBC's Kate Kelly, Bill Ackman's Pershing Square holds 29M shares of Procter & Gamble, and Ackman called the company one of the world's great businesses. Reference Link

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

10:27 EDT	NFLX	Hertz, Spark Networks among Tilson's new picks, Business Insider says Hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson gave two new stock picks-- Hertz (HTZ) and Spark Networks (LOV)-- at the Value Investing Congress in Las Vegas this week and also gave an update on some of his other favorites, including AIG (AIG), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) and Netflix (NFLX), reported Business Insider. 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	Active equity option families trading on open Subscribe for More Information

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.

07:23 EDT	NFLX	Rogers Communications to battle Netflix, Globe and Mail reports Subscribe for More Information

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	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	Apple wants Google documents in Samsung suit, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

06:05 EDT	AAPL	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

18:51 EDT	HLF	On The Fly: After Hours Movers UP AFTER EARNINGS: WebMD (WBMD), up 14%... Electronic Arts (EA), up 8.4%... Whole Foods (WFM), up 8.4%. ALSO HIGHER: Pioneer Southwest (PSE), up 19.3% after receiving a buyout offer from Pioneer Natural (PXD)... Anthera Pharmaceuticals (ANTH), up 5.4% after announcing additional data from a phase 2 trial... Herbalife (HLF), up 1.1% after Carl Icahn increased his stake in the company to 16.48%. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: Rubicon (RBCN), down 16.2%... Symantec (SYMC), down 5.9%... ValueClick (VCLK), down 15.5%. ALSO LOWER: CA Technologies (CA), down 4.9% after reporting earnings, saying it would take $150M charge in FY14... Cobalt (CIE), down 6.7% after filing to sell 50M shares of common stock for holders... 3D Systems (DDD), down 6.9% after filing $500M mixed securities shelf.

18:33 EDT	XOM	Statoil sanctions Julia field development in Gulf of Mexico Subscribe for More Information

18:02 EDT	XOM	Exxon Mobil to develop Julia oil field in Gulf of Mexico Subscribe for More Information

17:18 EDT	HLF	Carl Icahn raises stake in Herbalife to 16.48% from 15.55% Subscribe for More Information

17:03 EDT	T	IBEW ratifies agreement covering AT&T wireline employees Subscribe for More Information

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

15:23 EDT	HLF, 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	AAPL, MSFT	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

12:27 EDT	T	AT&T management to meet with Maxim Subscribe for More Information

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

10:00 EDT	NFLX	On The Fly: Analyst Initiation Summary Subscribe for More Information

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."

09:26 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

09:00 EDT	HLF	Herbalife volatility at low end of eight-month range Subscribe for More Information

08:38 EDT	MSFT, AAPL	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

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

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	Some handset makers, telecoms seek third mobile platform, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

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, 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.

05:53 EDT	HLF	Stocks with implied volatility movement; LINE HLF Subscribe for More Information

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

12:07 EDT	HLF	Options with decreasing implied volatility: PBI BMC SWI HLF WTW

10:06 EDT	NFLX	Netflix puts active Subscribe for More Information

09:48 EDT	NFLX	Rumor: Netflix weakness partially attributed to speculation of a secondary Shares of Netflix are down 3.96% or down $8.50 to $205, in part due to speculation of a potential secondary.

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	NFLX, AAPL	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	EU objects to Google's patent lawsuit against Apple 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.

06:01 EDT	NFLX	Stocks with implied volatility below IV index mean; NFLX AGN Subscribe for More Information

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

05:56 EDT	XOM	U.S. natural gas exports helped by geopolitical debate, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

May 4, 2013
10:28 EDT	AAPL, 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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