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| May 23, 2013 |
| 14:46 EDT |  | MSFT | GameStop reported solid Q1 results but uncertainty remains, says Piper Jaffray
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| 11:51 EDT |  | MSFT | GameStop says 'lots of rumors' out there about Microsoft Xbox One
GameStop says company, customers excited about Xbox One. |
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| 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. |
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| 11:22 EDT | | MSFT | GameStop believes next-gen consoles will have lower price points than last cycle
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| 11:09 EDT | | MSFT | GameStop says 'right in the middle' of opportunity presented by new consoles
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| 09:59 EDT |  | AAPL | Analyst: Apple won't launch computerized watch until late 2014, BGR says
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| 09:37 EDT |  | AAPL | Active equity option families trading on open
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 07:41 EDT | | MSFT | Lenovo warns of tough first half but sees late year boosted by Win8, FT says
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| 07:11 EDT | | AAPL | EU's Barnier wants big companies to disclose national tax bills, Reuters reports
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| 06:30 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft Windows 8 may take up 5%-8% of global tablet shipments, DigiTimes says
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| 06:08 EDT | | AAPL | On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
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| 06:04 EDT | | AAPL | Apple hoping to launch music service at June conference, NY Post reports
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| 05:45 EDT | | MSFT, AAPL | Big companies remove subsidiaries based on SEC disclosure rules, WSJ reports
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| May 22, 2013 |
| 12:07 EDT | | AAPL | Consumer Reports says Galaxy S 4 is top smartphone, iPhone 5 fifth, CNN says
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| 11:52 EDT | | MSFT | Uncertainty surrounds GameStop after new Xbox revealed
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| 09:42 EDT |  | AAPL | Apple rises in early trading, levels to watch
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| 09:39 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading
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| 09:24 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft CEO says to hire 'several thousand' in China, Bloomberg reports
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| 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. |
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| 08:45 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft Xbox very compelling, says Stifel
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| 07:41 EDT |  | MSFT | PROS Holdings to host a conference
Outperform Europe 2013 is being held in Brussels, Belgium on May 22-23. |
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| 07:29 EDT | | MSFT | Xbox won't hurt pay TV companies in near-term, AllThingsD says
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| 07:24 EDT | | MSFT | NetEvents International to host a summit
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| 07:12 EDT | | MSFT | GameStop may see pressure from used game uncertainty, says Piper Jaffray
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| 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 |
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| 07:09 EDT | | AAPL | Apple used unusual tax loophole in Ireland to shelter billions, Reuters reports
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| 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. |
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| May 21, 2013 |
| 16:04 EDT | | AAPL | Options Update; May 21, 2013
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| 15:40 EDT | | MSFT | GameStop off lows after Microsoft says Xbox One will allow resale of games
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| 15:39 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft says Xbox One will allow resale, trade-in of games, Bloomberg says
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| 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 |
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| 14:18 EDT | | MSFT | Electronic Arts announced EA Sports Ignite for Xbox One
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| 14:16 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft announces Xbox One
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| 14:12 EDT | | MSFT | NVIDIA announces PhysX support for Microsoft Xbox One
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| 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." |
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| 13:54 EDT | | MSFT | Activision's Call of Duty downloadable content will come first to Xbox One
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| 13:50 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft announces partnership with National Football League
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| 13:48 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft announces live action Halo television series
Steven Spielberg to be involved with Halo series. |
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| 13:30 EDT | | MSFT | Electronic Arts says starting new strategic partnership with Microsoft
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| 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. |
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| 10:59 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft to hold a company event
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| 09:48 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft breakout continues, levels to watch
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| 09:42 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading on open
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 07:05 EDT | | AAPL | Senate report says Apple avoided paying taxes on $44B of income, Politico says
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| 06:39 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft to begin shipping volume shipments of new Xbox in Q3, Digitimes says
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| May 20, 2013 |
| 17:12 EDT | | AAPL | Apple has avoided paying taxes on operations for five years, U.S. Senate says
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| 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. |
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| 16:02 EDT | | AAPL | Options Update; May 20, 2013
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| 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 |
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| 12:04 EDT | | AAPL | Apple rumored to be testing OLED for iWatch, AppleInsider says
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| 09:40 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 06:27 EDT | | AAPL | Apple MacBook orders to rise 20% sequentially in Q2, DigiTimes says
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| 06:23 EDT | | AAPL | Apple next-generation iPad trial production to begin soon, Digitimes says
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| May 17, 2013 |
| 16:00 EDT | | AAPL | Options Update; May 17, 2013
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| 12:13 EDT | | AAPL | Samsung says S4 sales to reach 10M next week, Korea Times says
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| 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 |
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| 11:05 EDT | | AAPL | Apple devices approves for use on U.S. military networks, Bloomberg says
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| 10:17 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft continues its quiet stealth rally, levels to watch
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| 09:57 EDT | | AAPL | Apple devices approved for use by Pentagon, Bloomberg reports
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| 09:37 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading on open
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| 08:29 EDT | | MSFT | JPMorgan's business and information services analyst holds a conference call
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| 07:11 EDT | | AAPL | Apple to suggest tax reform for offshore cash, Bloomberg reports
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| 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 |
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| 06:12 EDT | | AAPL | Apple losing its edge as innovator, poll shows, Bloomberg reports
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| 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. |
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| May 16, 2013 |
| 14:01 EDT | | AAPL | Options Update; May 16, 2013
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| 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 |
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| 10:25 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft discussing 'glasses' tech with Vuzix, NY Post says
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| 10:20 EDT | | AAPL | Apple reverses sharply higher after breaking below $420
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 09:36 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading on open
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| 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. |
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| 07:40 EDT | | AAPL | Foxconn and Apple exceeding work-hour laws in China, WSJ reports
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| 07:02 EDT | | MSFT | YouTube demands that Microsoft pull YouTube app, The Verge reports
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| 06:47 EDT | | AAPL | Apple initiated with a Neutral at Susquehanna
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| 06:23 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft second-generation Surface to be between $249-$299, DigiTimes says
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| 06:21 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft to launch 8-inch Surface in June, Digitimes says
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| 05:59 EDT | | MSFT | High tech firms involved in immigration battle, WSJ reports
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| May 15, 2013 |
| 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). |
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| 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). |
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| 16:08 EDT | | MSFT | Google sites lead U.S. April searches with 66.5% of searches, comScore says
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| 16:02 EDT | | AAPL | Options Update; May 15, 2013
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| 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 |
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| 13:26 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft to grow tablet sales outlets by about 50% in Japan, Nikkei says
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| 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. |
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| 11:37 EDT | | MSFT, AAPL | Microsoft replacing Xbox points with gift cards, currency, The Verge reports
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| 09:55 EDT | | AAPL | Apple slides further, levels to watch
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 09:25 EDT | | AAPL | Apple unlikely to launch low cost iPhone, says Pacific Crest
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| 08:56 EDT | | AAPL | Apple fingerprint sensor seems confirmed by PayPal exec, BGR says
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| 08:19 EDT | | AAPL | Samsung shipped 6M Galaxy S4 devices through May 10, androidcentral says
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| 08:08 EDT | | AAPL | PC sales decline in Western Europe, Economic Times reports
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| May 14, 2013 |
| 16:00 EDT | | AAPL | Options Update; May 14, 2013
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| 15:36 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 update scheduled for June 26
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| 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. |
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| 13:59 EDT | | AAPL | Apple shares drop, down 2% to $445.84
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| 11:12 EDT | | AAPL | BlackBerry plans to bring BBM to iOS, Android this summer
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| 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. |
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| 10:07 EDT | | AAPL | Groupon introduces Breadcrumb point-of-sale app for iPad
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| 09:38 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading on open
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| 08:18 EDT | | AAPL | David Tepper says Citigroup position 'more than twice' Apple stake
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| 08:16 EDT | | AAPL | David Tepper says Apple shares 'ok' at current levels
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| 08:15 EDT | | AAPL | David Tepper says still owns Apple, cut stake 'a little bit'
David Tepper of Appaloosa Management is speaking on CNBC. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 06:22 EDT | | AAPL | Gartner reports Q1 mobile phone sales growth
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| 05:53 EDT | | AAPL, MSFT | Web browsers are being reinvented, WSJ reports
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| 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. |
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| 15:45 EDT | | AAPL | Options Update; May 13, 2013
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 10:24 EDT | | AAPL | Follow-up: Wedge Partners believes InvenSense shipping units to Apple
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| 09:39 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading
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| 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. |
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| 05:53 EDT | | MSFT | U.K. game industry experiences a revival, WSJ reports
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 09:38 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading
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| 08:03 EDT | | AAPL | Lenovo to sell smartphones in Africa, beginning with Nigeria, Bloomberg reports
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| 07:48 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft says Yammer sales up 259%, added 312 customers in quarter
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| 07:07 EDT | | AAPL | Apple margin decline concerns overblown, says Piper Jaffray
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| 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. |
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| 15:25 EDT | | AAPL | Royalty talks for Apple's iRadio hit snag, FT reports
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| 12:53 EDT | | AAPL | Gundlach says would own Apple vs. short over next six months
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| 12:52 EDT | | AAPL | Gundlach says 'not positive or negative' on Apple shares
DoubleLine CEO Jeff Gundlach is speaking on CNBC. |
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| 12:51 EDT | | AAPL | Gundlach says Apple shares 'not expensive at all'
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| 12:51 EDT | | AAPL | Gundlach says Apple short covered, 'easy money' has been made
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| 12:35 EDT | | MSFT | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
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| 09:38 EDT | | AAPL | Active equity option families trading
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| 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. |
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| 07:44 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft new CFO positive, says Oppenheimer
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| 07:37 EDT | | MSFT | Barnes & Noble volatility flat into Microsoft may acquire Nook Media assets
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| 07:12 EDT | | AAPL | Apple parts assembler increases China workforce 40%, Bloomberg reports
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| 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 |
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| 06:10 EDT | | AAPL | On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
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| 05:50 EDT | | AAPL | 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 |
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