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| May 20, 2013 | | 16:55 EDT |  | DELL | S&P lowers Dell ratings to 'BBB' from 'A-', remains on watch negative
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its corporate credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Dell to 'BBB' from 'A-', and its commercial paper rating to 'A-2' from 'A-1'. All ratings remain on CreditWatch, where they were placed with negative implications on Feb. 5. The initial CreditWatch listing reflected S&P's assessment that the $24.4B going private transaction, which includes a substantial portion of debt financing, will materially degrade Dell's financial risk profile, which S&P currently view as modest. Although Carl Icahn submitted a non-binding alternative acquisition proposal, the Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners LBO proposal remains the only transaction that has been approved by Dell's board of directors. S&P's review of the LBO transaction terms and the company's ownership, business and financial strategy may also result in a downward revision of its assessment of Dell's business risk profile. | | | 11:14 EDT | | DELL | Dell to deliver public cloud through partner ecosystem
 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 | | | 08:10 EDT |  | INTC | Intel management to meet with Deutsche Bank
Meeting to be held in Stockholm on May 20 hosted by Deutsche Bank. | | | 07:42 EDT | | EMC, 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 | | INTC, MSFT, QCOM | Society for Information Display / IHS to host a conference
Display Week 2013 is being held in Vancouver, British Columbia on May 19-24. | | | 07:32 EDT | | INTC | Society for Information Display / IHS to host a conference
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:03 EDT | | DELL | Dell committee says cannot evaluate Icahn proposal without more information
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 19, 2013 | | 18:59 EDT | | INTC, 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 | | 14:03 EDT |  | DELL | Market set to finish week with gains after Cisco results, comments
Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:17 EDT |  | MSFT | Microsoft continues its quiet stealth rally, levels to watch
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:37 EDT |  | HPQ | Active equity option families trading on open
Subscribe for More Information | | | 08:29 EDT | | MSFT, DELL | JPMorgan's business and information services analyst holds a conference call
Subscribe for More Information | | | 08:02 EDT |  | DELL | Dell results could increase votes for Silver Lake offer, says Wells Fargo
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:00 EDT | | HPQ | Hewlett-Packard volatility elevated into Q2 and revenue outlook
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 16, 2013 | | 18:01 EDT | | DELL | Dell continues to expect 'relatively weak' demand in end-user PC business
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:05 EDT |  | DELL | Dell reports Q1 enterprise solutions, services, software revenue up 12% to $5.5B
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:02 EDT | | DELL | Dell not providing guidance for Q2
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:01 EDT | | DELL | Dell reports Q1 adjusted EPS 21c, consensus 35c
Reports Q1 revenue $14.1B, consensus $13.52B. | | | | 15:14 EDT | | DELL | Notable companies reporting after market close
Notable companies reporting after the market close, with earnings consensus, include Dell (DELL), consensus 35c; Applied Materials (AMAT), consensus 13c; Nordstrom (JWN), consensus 76c; Autodesk (ADSK), consensus 45c; J. C. Penney (JCP), consensus (86c); SINA (SINA), consensus (3c); ViaSat (VSAT), consensus 2c; Brocade Communications (BRCD), consensus 15c; Aruba Networks (ARUN), consensus 15c. | | | 14:29 EDT | | EMC | EMC spikes higher, levels to watch
Subscribe for More Information | | | 13:58 EDT | | DELL | Earnings Preview: Dell facing uncertainty about going private ahead of Q1 report
Dell (DELL) is set to report Q1 earnings after the market close on Thursday, May 16, with a conference call scheduled for 4:45 pm ET. Dell is a global IT company that operates enterprise, business, and consumer segments. EXPECTATIONS: Analysts are looking for EPS of 35c on revenue of $13.52B, according to First Call. The consensus range for EPS is 28c-42c on revenue of $12.6B-$14.22B. A report by Dow Jones earlier this week said Dell will report non-GAAP EPS of 20c on revenue of about $14B. LAST QUARTER: Dell reported Q4 adjusted EPS of 40c against consensus for 39c on revenue of $14.3B against estimates for $14.12B. On its Q4 earnings conference call, the company said it expects continued margin pressure and market competitiveness in 2013. GO-PRIVATE NEWS: On February 5, Dell officially announced that it had agreed to be taken private for $13.65 per share by a consortium lead by Silver Lake. On March 25, Dell announced it had received two alternative proposals during its go-shop process, which began following its February 5 announcement. These proposals included a $14.25 per share offer from Blackstone (BX), and a $15 per share offer from Carl Icahn and affiliated funds, including Icahn Enterprises (IEP). On April 19, Dell announced that Blackstone decided not to submit a bid for the company. Last Friday, Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management, which collectively hold about a 13% stake in Dell, submitted an alternative proposal to Dell's board. The Icahn and Southeastern proposal would allow Dell shareholders to receive a $12 per share cash distribution or $12 of additional shares valued at $1.65 per share. On Monday, the special committee of Dell's board asked Icahn and Southeastern for more information related to proposal, while Icahn and Southeastern proposed a slate of directors to the company's board that same day. COMPANY NEWS: In addition to news surrounding the company's go-private proposal, data regarding global PC demand has also weighed on Dell. On April 10, data from IDC said worldwide PC shipments totaled 76.3M in Q1, a 13.9% decline from the prior year period, which was worse than the expected decline of 7.7%. IDC also added that this year-over-year decline was the worst since the firm began its quarterly tracking of the PC market in 1994. On March 28, data released by Gartner said worldwide IT spending is projected to increase 4.1% in 2013 to $3.8T. PRICE ACTION: Shares of Dell have slid more than 2.5% since the first day of trading following its Q4 report. Following the March announcement that Dell received alternative proposals from Blackstone and Icahn, shares closed as high as $14.51 per share. Through April, however, shares of Dell slipped, including a sharp decline after disclosing Blackstone withdrew its offer, with shares closing as low as $13.09 per share. In afternoon trading ahead of its Q1 report, shares of Dell are down 0.2%, to about $13.42. | | | 13:57 EDT | | DELL | Dell May 13 straddle priced for 1.7% move into Q1
Subscribe for More Information | | | 13:40 EDT | | INTC | Intel CFO Smith says staying with the company, CNBC reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:25 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft discussing 'glasses' tech with Vuzix, NY Post says
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:26 EDT | | EMC | 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 16 at 8 am; not all company presentations may be webcasted. Webcast Link | | | 07:02 EDT | | MSFT | YouTube demands that Microsoft pull YouTube app, The Verge reports
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, INTC | High tech firms involved in immigration battle, WSJ reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 15, 2013 | | 17:09 EDT | | MSFT, STX | 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). | | | 16:48 EDT | | DELL | 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 | | | 13:26 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft to grow tablet sales outlets by about 50% in Japan, Nikkei says
Subscribe for More Information | | | 11:37 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft replacing Xbox points with gift cards, currency, The Verge reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:39 EDT | | HPQ | Hewlett-Packard estimates remain below Street at Cleveland Research
Subscribe for More Information | | | 08:08 EDT | | HPQ, DELL | 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. | | | May 14, 2013 | | 17:48 EDT | | QCOM | Lone Pine gives quarterly update on stakes
NEW STAKES: Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX), Virgin Media (VMED), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), CME Group (CME), and Liberty Media (LMCA). INCREASED STAKES: Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), News Corp (NWSA), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), Monsanto (MON), and Qualcomm (QCOM). DECREASED STAKES: Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), Equinix (EQIX), Ralph Lauren (RL), Disney (DIS), and Oceaneering International (OII). LIQUIDATED STAKES: Facebook (FB), Crown Castle (CCI), Accretive Health (AH), Informatica (INFA), and NetEase (NTES). | | | | 16:23 EDT | | DELL | On The Fly: Closing Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street were higher on a Tuesday again, keeping the strange "Tuesday in 2013" streak alive. Some positive domestic economic data and bullish commentary from Appaloosa Management's David Tepper set the tone early and the averages traded with an upward bias for almost the entire trading day. Today's advance means that every Tuesday this year has seen the market log gains, and investors will have to wait another week to see if the pattern continues. ECONOMIC EVENTS: The NFIB small business optimism index for April rose to 92.1, versus expectations for it to climb to 90.3 from its prior 89.5 reading. Import prices were reported to have declined 0.5% in April, which was in-line with expectations. Export prices declined 0.7%, versus a forecast for a 0.1% drop in the month. COMPANY NEWS: Dell (DELL) shares lost 6c, or 0.44%, to $13.46 after Dow Jones said the company will report first quarter non-GAAP earnings of 20c per share, 15c below current consensus estimates. That followed an earlier report from CNBC's David Faber, who also said the company will report earnings that miss expectations and accurately called that Dell has moved its report to Thursday, which is earlier than had been expected... Sony (SNE) shares added $1.87, or 9.9%, but closed off their best levels at $20.76 after the New York Times reported that Dan Loeb of Third Point has built a 6.5% stake and proposes that the company take its entertainment unit public. MAJOR MOVERS: Among notable gainers was InterOil (IOC), up $7.46, or 9.57%, to $85.39 after reporting its earnings and saying its talks with "major oil companies and a national oil company" about a potential LNG partnership are in the final stages. Also higher was SodaStream (SODA), up $6.79, or 11.85%, to $64.08 after at least two analyst firms raised their price target on shares following yesterday's analyst day presentations. Among noteworthy losers was Solar City (SCTY), down $4.44, or 12.37%, to $31.44 after the company's first quarter earnings missed expectations and the stock was downgraded by at least two firms. Also lower was Velti (VELT), down 29c, or 14.5%, to $1.71 after its revenue outlook fell below estimates. INDICES: The Dow was up 123.57, or 0.82%, to 15,215.25; the Nasdaq was up 23.82, or 0.69%, to 3,462.61; and the S&P 500 was up 16.57, or 1.01%, to 1,650.34. | | | 15:36 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 update scheduled for June 26
Subscribe for More Information | | | 13:18 EDT | | DELL | Dell to report Q1 non-GAAP EPS 20c, Dow Jones says
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:35 EDT | | DELL | Dell holder Pzena prefers Icahn, Southeastern proposal, CNBC reports
Cites statement from Rich Pzena, who called the Icahn and Southeastern proposal "superior" to the "go-private" deal supported by founder Michael Dell. | | | 11:18 EDT | | DELL | Dell earnings to miss consensus expectations, CNBC reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 11:17 EDT | | DELL | Dell May volatility increases into Q1 and revenue outlook
Dell May call option implied volatility is at 33, June and July is at 14; compared to its 14-week average of 16 according to Track Data, suggesting large near term price movement into the expected release of Q1 results on May 16. | | | 11:13 EDT | | DELL | Dell moving up earnings announcement to Thursday, CNBC reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 11:12 EDT | | DELL | Dell earnings expected to be below consensus, CNBC reports
| | | 10:49 EDT | | DELL | Dell accuses optical disk drive makers of price-fixing, Bloomberg says
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:38 EDT | | STX | Active equity option families trading on open
Subscribe for More Information | | | | 08:19 EDT | | DELL | David Tepper says Dell in tough business, no position in company
| | | 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. | | | 05:53 EDT | | MSFT | Web browsers are being reinvented, WSJ reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 05:44 EDT | | DELL | Banks work deals from both sides of the field, WSJ reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 13, 2013 | | 16:49 EDT | | DELL | Icahn, Southeastern to nominate several parties to Dell board
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:27 EDT | | HPQ | Hewlett-Packard hasn't tried to sell Autonomy to SAP, AllThingsD reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:25 EDT | | DELL, 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 | | HPQ | 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 | | | | 12:20 EDT | | DELL | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:41 EDT | | HPQ | SAP says HP offered to sell Autonomy, London Times reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:30 EDT | | INTC | TechConnect to host a summit
2013 National Innovation Summit is being held in Washington, D.C. on May 12-16. | | | 07:22 EDT | | DELL | Dell special committee asks for more info from Icahn, Southeastern Asset
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:17 EDT | | DELL | Dell special committee asks for more info from Icahn, Southeastern Asset
| | | 05:53 EDT | | MSFT | U.K. game industry experiences a revival, WSJ reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 12, 2013 | | 18:35 EDT | | DELL | Carl Icahn's newest offer could be better deal for Dell holders, Barron's says
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 10, 2013 | | 16:29 EDT | | DELL | On The Fly: Closing Wrap
Subscribe for More Information | | | 14:52 EDT | | HPQ | Market poised to end week higher as tech helps lead advance
Subscribe for More Information | | | 13:07 EDT | | DELL | Dell committee says 'carefully reviewing' Icahn, Southeastern proposal
Dell's Special Committee issued a statement regarding a proposal it has received from Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management. The statement read: "Mr. Icahn and Southeastern have outlined a potential leveraged recapitalization transaction that they want the Dell Board either to recommend at this time or to consider if the existing going-private transaction is rejected by Dell shareholders. They have also proposed replacing the Board with a slate of new directors who they say would approve such a transaction. Consistent with the Special Committee’s goal of achieving the best possible outcome for all shareholders, we and our advisors are carefully reviewing the potential transaction to assess the potential risks and rewards to the public shareholders." | | | | 13:05 EDT | | DELL | Dell committee says 'carefully reviewing' Icahn transaction
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:51 EDT | | DELL | Carl Icahn: 'I've made fortunes going against Jim Chanos'
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:47 EDT | | DELL | Icahn says if board is elected, Michael Dell won't run Dell
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:46 EDT | | DELL | Icahn says would personally put up over $2B for Dell bridge loan if needed
Carl Icahn is speaking on CNBC. | | | 12:42 EDT | | DELL | Icahn says 'not looking to make a dollar' on Dell shares
Carl Icahn is speaking on CNBC. | | | 12:39 EDT | | DELL | Icahn says proposing full slate of 12 Dell board members on Monday
Carl Icahn is speaking on CNBC. | | | 12:37 EDT | | DELL | Icahn says Dell needs change in culture
Carl Icahn is speaking on CNBC. | | | 12:31 EDT | | DELL | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
Subscribe for More Information | | | 11:38 EDT | | EMC | EMC spikes higher, levels to watch
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:48 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft says Yammer sales up 259%, added 312 customers in quarter
Subscribe for More Information | | | | 06:15 EDT | | DELL | Icahn reports 4.52% stake in Dell, sends buyout proposal to board
Carl Icahn disclosed a 4.52% stake in Dell as well a letter sent to the company's board offering an alternative buyout proposal. The letter stated in part, "We are a group of Dell Inc. shareholders that own in the aggregate approximately 13% of the outstanding shares of Dell Inc. From the announcement of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 5, 2013 we have stated repeatedly that we believe that the Going Private Transaction is not in the best interests of Dell shareholders and substantially undervalues the company. As a result, we will vote against the Going Private Transaction." The group's proposal gives shareholders the right to continue as owners and keep their existing equity position in Dell. The shareholders would also be given the opportunity to elect to receive a distribution of $12 per share in cash or $12 in additional shares valued at $1.65 per share. Icahn and Southeastern said they would both elect to receive additional shares rather than cash. Both investors said financing for their proposal would be obtained from Dell's existing cash and $5.2B in new debt. Icahn and Southeastern believe their proposal is superior to Dell's going private transaction. | | | 06:08 EDT | | DELL | Carl Icahn discloses 4.52% stake in Dell, proposal letter to board
Subscribe for More Information | | | 06:03 EDT | | DELL | Icahn, Southeastern propose alternative buyout for Dell, WSJ 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. | | | 14:55 EDT | | WDC | FTC approves modified final order on Western Digital purchase
The Federal Trade Commission approved and issued a modified final decision and order settling charges that Western Digital’s (WDC) proposed acquisition of rival Hitachi Global Technologies would have been anticompetitive in the market for hard disk drives used in desktop PCs. The proposed order settling the FTC’s charges, first announced on March 5, 2012, required Western Digital to sell assets used to manufacture and sell desktop computer hard disk drives to Toshiba (TOSBF) to resolve the agency’s competition concerns. The FTC has approved several modifications to the proposed order to incorporate adjustments that Western Digital and Toshiba Corporation, the buyer of the divested assets, made in the transaction documents. The final order provides for the additional time Western Digital required to complete the divestiture in order to obtain the necessary approvals from other relevant competition authorities and also includes revised production and asset transfer schedules, and extended time in which Western Digital will have access to certain employees. The FTC has also approved changes to the Divestiture Agreement and Contract Manufacturing Agreement to reflect the changes to the remedial agreements made by Western Digital and Toshiba Corporation. | | | 14:30 EDT | | INTC | Options Update; May 9, 2013
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:35 EDT | | MSFT | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:12 EDT | | QCOM | Leon Cooperman names Facebook, Qualcomm as stock picks
Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:55 EDT | | STX | Seagate falls after Chanos comments at Sohn Conference
The shares are down nearly 5% at time of writing, heading for the $40 level. At the current price of $40.29, next support is at $39.63, and then at $38.05. Resistance is at $41.23. | | | 09:27 EDT | | QCOM | FCC likely to forward Qualcomm push for satellite airwaves, WSJ reports
Qualcomm (QCOM) has been lobbying the Federal Communications Commission since 2011 to free up airwaves used by the satellite industry for use in in-flight Internet and FCC commissioners are likely to vote Thursday in favor of opening the issue to public comment, reported The Wall Street Journal, citing agency officials. Reference Link | | | | 09:20 EDT | | WDC | Western Digital volatility low into Chanos cautious mention
Western Digital overall option implied volatility of 32is below its 26-week average of 35 according to Track Data suggesting decreasing price movement into Jim Chanos cautiously mentioned the shares in a presentation. | | | 09:19 EDT | | WDC, STX, 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. | | | 09:14 EDT | | STX | Seagate volatility low into Chanos cautious mention
Subscribe for More Information | | | 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 | | | 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 | | | 05:54 EDT | | DELL | Stocks with implied volatility movement; DELL BAX
Subscribe for More Information | | | 05:50 EDT | | QCOM | 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 | | 19:06 EDT | | STX, WDC | On The Fly: After Hours Movers
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:57 EDT | | WDC, STX | Seagate, Western Digital slip after Jim Chanos presentation at Sohn Conference
Subscribe for More Information | | | | 16:07 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft names Amy Hood new CFO
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:50 EDT | | HPQ, EMC | Pacific Crest has more questions than answers on Fusion-io
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:20 EDT | | HPQ | Fusion-io plummets after resignations of CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:49 EDT | | INTC, HPQ | BofA/Merrill's semiconductor analyst holds an analyst/industry conference call
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. | | | May 7, 2013 | | 19:17 EDT | | MSFT | Yahoo! wants out of search deal with Microsoft, WSJ reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 15:41 EDT | | QCOM | Qualcomm CEO says a lot of 'runway' left in smartphone growth
Comment made on CNBC interview. | | | 14:06 EDT | | MSFT | Yahoo U.S. search revenue guarantee extended by Microsoft
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:54 EDT | | 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 | | | 09:26 EDT | | MSFT | GameStop price target raised to $44 from $35 at SunTrust
Subscribe for More Information | | | | 09:15 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft says Windows 8 update to come later this year
Subscribe for More Information | | | 08:38 EDT | | MSFT | Amazon leak reveals planned Windows 8 mini-tablet, Telegraph says
According to a listing that appeared briefly on Amazon's (AMZN) U.S. website before being removed, a new 7-inch Acer tablet priced at $379.99 will be the first Microsoft (MSFT) Windows 8 small tablet, reported The Telegraph. This device is expected to be the first of number of mini W8 tablets that will compete with Apple's (AAPL) iPad Mini, Google's (GOOG) Nexus 7 and Amazon's own Kindle Fire, the report added. Reference Link | | | 08:28 EDT | | MSFT | Nokia to continue using Windows Phone software, Reuters reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 08:05 EDT | | INTC | Stable capactiy, rising demand to drive up memory prices, FT says
After years of price competition and industry consolidation, analysts do not expect any new memory chip capacity to be introduced this year, which coupled with rising demand driven by smartphone growth is set to feed through into prices, Financial Times said. Samsung Electronics (SSNLF), SK Hynix and Micron (MU) now hold more than 90% of the D-Ram market and almost 100% of the Nand market is divided between those three and Intel (INTC), Toshiba (TOSBF) and SanDisk (SNDK), the report noted, citing analysts at Bernstein. Reference Link | | | 07:27 EDT | | WDC | RW Baird to host a conference
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:10 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft to tweak Windows 8 for small tablets, Reuters reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 06:21 EDT | | HPQ, QCOM | Qualcomm elects Jonathan Rubinstein to board of directors
Qualcomm (QCOM) announced the election of Jonathan Rubinstein to its Board of Directors. Rubinstein brings more than 30 years of experience in the mobile, computing and consumer electronics industries to the position, and he last served as senior vice president of Product Innovation for Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) until January 2012. | | | 06:07 EDT | | MSFT | 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. | |
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