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May 23, 2013
20:04 EDT	GOOG	Google considering acquisition of Waze, Bloomberg reports Waze is said to have fielded expressions of interest from several parties, which could create a possible bidding war, according to Bloomberg.

19:50 EDT	AAPL	Apple faces potential setback in e-books case, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

17:54 EDT	MSFT, GOOG	Google loses bid to block imports of Xbox One, Bloomberg says The ITC ruled that Microsoft's (MSFT) new Xbox One does not infringe patents held by Google's (GOOG) Motorola Mobility unit, preventing Google from getting imports of Xbox One to the U.S. blocked, reports Bloomberg. Reference Link

17:11 EDT	MSFT, GOOG	Google loses bid to block U.S. imports of Microsoft's Xbox, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

17:11 EDT	GOOG	Google facing new antitrust probe from FTC, Bloomberg says Subscribe for More Information

16:01 EDT	GOOG	VIX methodology for Google up 5% to 22.88, will face antitrust probe

16:00 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Options Update; May 23, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

15:58 EDT	GOOG	Google facing new FTC probe over display ad practices, Bloomberg says

14:46 EDT	MSFT	GameStop reported solid Q1 results but uncertainty remains, says Piper Jaffray Subscribe for More Information

12:52 EDT	GOOG	Google cuts data storage prices Google earlier today announced that it was reducing its Google App Engine data storage prices by up to 25%. Reference Link

11:51 EDT	MSFT	GameStop says 'lots of rumors' out there about Microsoft Xbox One GameStop says company, customers excited about Xbox One.

11:38 EDT	MSFT	GameStop sees being able to leverage buy/sell/trade model with new consoles GameStop (GME) says in communication with Microsoft (MSFT) about how used games and resale will be handled in respect to upcoming Xbox One.

11:22 EDT	MSFT	GameStop believes next-gen consoles will have lower price points than last cycle Subscribe for More Information

11:09 EDT	MSFT	GameStop says 'right in the middle' of opportunity presented by new consoles Subscribe for More Information

10:10 EDT	GOOG	Google Glass reportedly to use Samsung OLED displays, SlashGear says Subscribe for More Information

09:59 EDT	AAPL	Analyst: Apple won't launch computerized watch until late 2014, BGR says Subscribe for More Information

09:37 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Active equity option families trading on open Active equity option families trading on open according to Track Data: AAPL NFLX GOOG HPQ

09:25 EDT	AAPL	Samsung's Galaxy S4 reaches 10M channel sales Samsung Electronics announced that global channel sales of its GALAXY S4 has surpassed 10M units sold in less than one month after its commercial debut. Launched globally on April 27 in 60 countries, the phone is estimated to be selling at a rate of four units per second.

08:31 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft increasing cloud services in Japan, WSJ reports In Japan, Microsoft is expanding capacity for its Windows Azure cloud computing services for businesses, as it bets on growing corporate IT spending in the country, reports the Wall Street Journal. Reference Link

08:10 EDT	GOOG	Google's Schmidt defends taxes in U.K., FT reports Subscribe for More Information

07:41 EDT	MSFT	Lenovo warns of tough first half but sees late year boosted by Win8, FT says Subscribe for More Information

07:11 EDT	AAPL	EU's Barnier wants big companies to disclose national tax bills, Reuters reports Subscribe for More Information

06:30 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft Windows 8 may take up 5%-8% of global tablet shipments, DigiTimes says Subscribe for More Information

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

06:04 EDT	AAPL	Apple hoping to launch music service at June conference, NY Post reports Subscribe for More Information

05:45 EDT	AAPL, GOOG, MSFT	Big companies remove subsidiaries based on SEC disclosure rules, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information

May 22, 2013
16:00 EDT	GOOG	Options Update; May 22, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

14:27 EDT	GOOG	comScore says Google Sites lead April U.S. online video rankings Subscribe for More Information

14:06 EDT	GOOG	Google�s X Phone confirmed for Sprint, BGR says Subscribe for More Information

12:07 EDT	AAPL	Consumer Reports says Galaxy S 4 is top smartphone, iPhone 5 fifth, CNN says Subscribe for More Information

11:52 EDT	MSFT	Uncertainty surrounds GameStop after new Xbox revealed Subscribe for More Information

09:42 EDT	AAPL	Apple rises in early trading, levels to watch Subscribe for More Information

09:39 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Active equity option families trading Subscribe for More Information

09:24 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft CEO says to hire 'several thousand' in China, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information

08:53 EDT	MSFT	GameStop has positive read through from Xbox launch, says Sterne Agee Sterne Agee believes that GameStop (GME) will benefit from several aspects of the launch of the new version of Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox, including the fact that it will accept new games and is launching this year instead of 2014 as some reports had suggested. The firm keeps a $46 price target and Buy rating on GameStop.

08:45 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft Xbox very compelling, says Stifel Subscribe for More Information

07:41 EDT	MSFT	PROS Holdings to host a conference Outperform Europe 2013 is being held in Brussels, Belgium on May 22-23.

07:29 EDT	MSFT	Xbox won't hurt pay TV companies in near-term, AllThingsD says Subscribe for More Information

07:24 EDT	MSFT	NetEvents International to host a summit Subscribe for More Information

07:12 EDT	MSFT	GameStop may see pressure from used game uncertainty, says Piper Jaffray Subscribe for More Information

07:10 EDT	AAPL	Apple bonds lose $280.6M as rates increase, Bloomberg reports Apple�s bonds have lost $280.6M of market value since buyers bought $17B of the iPhone maker�s debt last month, declining as yields climb from record lows, reports Bloomberg.Reference Link

07:09 EDT	AAPL	Apple used unusual tax loophole in Ireland to shelter billions, Reuters reports Subscribe for More Information

06:02 EDT	AAPL	On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up WALL STREET JOURNAL: Since the financial crisis, bonds backed by a single loan have been less common than securities made up of a group of unrelated loans. But the market for loans on commercial properties has changed in recent months and is booming again--$12.1B so far this year--the Wall Street Journal reports...Big phone companies (SAP, T, TEF, VZ, VOD, CCO) have begun to sell the vast amounts of data they gather about their subscribers' locations, travels and Web-browsing habits. The information provides a powerful tool for marketers but raises new privacy concerns, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Apple's (AAPL) ability to shelter billions of dollars of income from tax has depended on an unusual loophole in the Irish tax code that helps the country compete with other countries for investment and jobs. Apple channeled profits into Irish-incorporated subsidiaries that had no declared tax residency anywhere in the world, Reuters reports...The dollar languished well below last week's 4 1/2-year high against the yen today, ahead of testimony from the Fed Chairman Bernanke after two regional Fed presidents hinted that the central bank will continue its bond-buying scheme, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: Samsung (SSNLF) and LG Electronics are reworking their strategies for high-end TVs after spending billions of dollars on a new display technology that�s behind schedule and costs nearly $10,000 a set. The misstep has created an opening for Sony (SNE), Sharp (SHCAY) and Chinese maker Skyworth Digital, Bloomberg reports...Apple�s (AAPL) bonds have lost $280.6M of market value since buyers snapped up $17B of the iPhone maker�s debt last month, declining as yields climb from record lows, Bloomberg reports.

May 21, 2013
19:39 EDT	GOOG	Google tax behavior to be criticized by U.K. party leader, Reuters says Subscribe for More Information

16:04 EDT	AAPL	Options Update; May 21, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

15:40 EDT	MSFT	GameStop off lows after Microsoft says Xbox One will allow resale of games Subscribe for More Information

15:39 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft says Xbox One will allow resale, trade-in of games, Bloomberg says Subscribe for More Information

15:24 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft Xbox One seems to restrict used games, Kotaku says Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox One won't require an "always-on" Internet connection, but could very well block used games, Kotaku said, based on a company response given to a question posed by Wired. The Fly notes that GameStop (GME) shares are down 4.75% to $36.92 in late day trade following Microsoft's Xbox One event. Reference Link

14:18 EDT	MSFT	Electronic Arts announced EA Sports Ignite for Xbox One Subscribe for More Information

14:16 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft announces Xbox One Subscribe for More Information

14:12 EDT	MSFT	NVIDIA announces PhysX support for Microsoft Xbox One Subscribe for More Information

14:05 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft, NFL in multiyear agreement Microsoft and the National Football League announced a multiyear partnership that will deliver a unique, interactive NFL television experience for the next-generation Xbox One and leverage Microsoft devices and services to evolve the in-game, sideline experience for coaches, players and other personnel. The agreement provides Microsoft with the rights to create exclusive interactive experiences through products such as Xbox One and Surface. As part of the partnership, Surface by Microsoft branding will appear on NFL sidelines, including on the hoods of the official on-field NFL instant replay stations. As part of the relationship, Microsoft will be granted the following designations: Xbox remains "The Official Game Console of the NFL" and will also become "The Official Interactive Video Entertainment Console"; Microsoft is "The Official Sideline Technology Sponsor of the NFL"; Surface by Microsoft and Windows are "The Official Tablet and PC Operating System of the NFL."

13:54 EDT	MSFT	Activision's Call of Duty downloadable content will come first to Xbox One Subscribe for More Information

13:50 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft announces partnership with National Football League Subscribe for More Information

13:48 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft announces live action Halo television series Steven Spielberg to be involved with Halo series.

13:30 EDT	MSFT	Electronic Arts says starting new strategic partnership with Microsoft Subscribe for More Information

13:24 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft unveils 'Xbox One' featuring voice, gesture control Microsoft says next-generation video game system, to be called "Xbox One," will be an all-in-one system for entertainment. Says newly redesigned Kinect will allow for voice and gesture control of device. Information from live blog of Xbox event.

10:59 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft to hold a company event Subscribe for More Information

10:42 EDT	GOOG	Google tests support at $900, levels to watch The shares have had an amazing run-up over the last month, gaining nearly 14% in the process. Today, support at the $900 level is being tested with shares having broken that level to reach $897.61 and then bouncing slightly back above $900. If the stock can close back above $900 today, it will have passed the first test of support at this area. If it fails to do so, it could give bears in the stock an opportunity to sell and chase out longs in the name. First support today is at the session low at $897.61. Resistance is at $903.87.

09:48 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft breakout continues, levels to watch Subscribe for More Information

09:42 EDT	AAPL	Active equity option families trading on open Active equity option families trading on open according to Track Data: AAPL HD MCP ABX TSLA C

09:34 EDT	AAPL	Apple trades lower, levels to watch The shares are down less than 1% in the early going, last at $439.04. At that price, next support is at $437.85, a prior pivot high and then at $433.26. Resistance is at $444.46.

08:12 EDT	AAPL	Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to hold a hearing The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations holds a hearing entitled, "Offshore Profit Shifting and the U.S. Tax Code - Part 2 (Apple Inc.)" with CEO Cook, SVP & CFO Oppenheimer and Head of Tax Operations Bullock of Apple (AAPL) on May 21 at 9:30 am. Webcast Link

07:50 EDT	AAPL	Ireland rejects allegations that it's a tax haven, FT reports Ireland rejected allegations contained in a U.S. Senate committee report that it is a tax haven which has helped Apple avoid paying billions of dollars in taxes worldwide, reports the Financial Times. Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore said Ireland was �a highly tax compliant country� and loopholes in other countries were to blame for multinational companies� use of complex tax avoidance strategies. Reference Link

07:25 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft price target raised to $40 from $33 at UBS UBS believes Microsoft's shares can continue to move higher driven by improved earnings visibility, cloud momentum, a bottom in PC weakness, enterprise strength, and expectations for a seasonally strong 2H 2013. As a result, the firm reiterates its Buy rating and raised its price target to $40 from $33.

07:05 EDT	AAPL	Senate report says Apple avoided paying taxes on $44B of income, Politico says Subscribe for More Information

06:39 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft to begin shipping volume shipments of new Xbox in Q3, Digitimes says Subscribe for More Information

May 20, 2013
17:12 EDT	AAPL	Apple has avoided paying taxes on operations for five years, U.S. Senate says Subscribe for More Information

17:11 EDT	AAPL	Apple Operations International has no physical presence, says Senator Levin Apple Operations International has no physical presence and no employees, according to Senator Levin. Two of three directors are Apple employees, based in the U.S., the Senator added.

16:02 EDT	AAPL, GOOG	Options Update; May 20, 2013 Subscribe for More Information

15:19 EDT	AAPL	Apple sees paying over $7B in taxes to U.S. in current fiscal year Apple released testimony the company plans to give before the permanent subcommittee on investigations of the U.S. Senate tomorrow. In part, the company plans to state it expects to pay over $7B in taxes to the U.S. Treasury in its current fiscal year. Apple also contends it is "likely the largest corporate income tax payer in the US, having paid nearly $6B in taxes" to the U.S. in FY12. Reference Link

12:04 EDT	AAPL	Apple rumored to be testing OLED for iWatch, AppleInsider says Subscribe for More Information

09:40 EDT	GOOG, AAPL	Active equity option families trading Subscribe for More Information

08:40 EDT	MSFT	Barnes & Noble could rise above $30 a share, Barron's says Barnes & Noble (BKS) shares are up about 15% since TechCrunch said Microsoft (MSFT) may pay $1B for its Nook e-reader business but the stock may have another 50% upside to $30 per share based on Barnes & Noble's asset value, contended Barron's in a report this weekend. Barron's, however, called the situation "admittedly tough to assess" because neither Microsoft nor B&N will comment on the purchase rumor. The Fly notes Barnes & Noble shares are up 4% to $20.80 in pre-market trading. Reference Link

07:53 EDT	GOOG	Google ex-employee claims evidence of U.K. tax evasion, FT says Subscribe for More Information

07:42 EDT	MSFT	Cohasset Associates to host a conference National Conference on Managing Electronic Records is being held in Chicago on May 20-22.

07:32 EDT	MSFT	Society for Information Display / IHS to host a conference Display Week 2013 is being held in Vancouver, British Columbia on May 19-24.

06:27 EDT	AAPL	Apple MacBook orders to rise 20% sequentially in Q2, DigiTimes says Subscribe for More Information

06:23 EDT	AAPL	Apple next-generation iPad trial production to begin soon, Digitimes says Subscribe for More Information

May 19, 2013
18:59 EDT	MSFT	Cisco looks the best out of tech comeback stocks, Barron's says Cisco (CSCO), Intel (INTC), and Microsoft (MSFT) stocks have jumped this month, however, Intel and Microsoft's revenue growth declined, due to their reliance on the PC market, providing Cisco with an opportunity to pull ahead in the technology sector, Barron's contends in its Technology Trader column. Cisco looks moderately priced, the paper adds. Reference Link

14:49 EDT	MSFT	Microsoft set to unveil new Xbox amid stiff competition, Reuters says Facing stiff competition from Sony's (SNE) PlayStation 4 and the Wii U by Nintendo (NTDOY), Microsoft (MSFT) is set to unveil its new Xbox game console, says Reuters. Reference Link

May 17, 2013
16:00 EDT	GOOG, AAPL	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	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	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
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	GOOG, 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, 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	MSFT, GOOG	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

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	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	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

09:19 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	GOOG	Google to announce "pure" Android version of Galaxy S4, Geek.com says Subscribe for More Information

08:19 EDT	GOOG, 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

07:39 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.

07:26 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.

10:07 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	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	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	Gartner reports Q1 mobile phone sales growth 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

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

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

09:39 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

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	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	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

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