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| May 17, 2013 | | 10:17 EDT |  | MSFT | Microsoft continues its quiet stealth rally, levels to watch
 Subscribe for More Information | | | 08:29 EDT |  | MSFT | JPMorgan's business and information services analyst holds a conference call
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 16, 2013 | | 17:32 EDT |  | EA | Electronic Arts says Gregory Maffei to retire from board
Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:25 EDT |  | MSFT | Microsoft discussing 'glasses' tech with Vuzix, NY Post says
Subscribe for More Information | | | 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 | High tech firms involved in immigration battle, WSJ reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 15, 2013 | | 17:09 EDT | | 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). | | | 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 | | | 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 | | 15:36 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 update scheduled for June 26
Subscribe for More Information | | | 13:21 EDT | | EA | Take-Two rises after results beat expectations
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. | | | 05:53 EDT | | 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. | | | 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 | | | | 05:53 EDT | | MSFT | U.K. game industry experiences a revival, WSJ reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 10, 2013 | | 07:48 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft says Yammer sales up 259%, added 312 customers in quarter
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. | | | 12:35 EDT | | MSFT | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:19 EDT | | MSFT | On The Fly: Pre-market Movers
UP AFTER EARNINGS: Tesla (TSLA), up 23.7%... Green Mountain (GMCR), up 14.5%... Groupon (GRPN), up 14.1%... Walter Investment (WAC), up 6.1%... News Corp. (NWSA), up 3.9%... ALSO HIGHER: Barnes & Noble (BKS), up 29.4% after TechCrunch says Microsoft (MSFT) may buy Nook Media assets for $1B... Oil States (OIS), up 4.2% after David Einhorn recommends shares at investor conference... MGM Resorts (MGM), up 1.2% following upgrade to Buy at Sterne Agee. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: Rackspace (RAX), down 21.6%... Monster Beverage (MNST), down 9.8%... McDermott (MDR), down 8.3%... Activision Blizzard (ATVI), down 7.1%. ALSO LOWER: Seagate (STX), down 3.4%, and Western Digital (WDC), down 2.2% after negative mention of both by Jim Chanos at Sohn conference. | | | 07:44 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft new CFO positive, says Oppenheimer
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:37 EDT |  | MSFT | Barnes & Noble volatility flat into Microsoft may acquire Nook Media assets
Subscribe for More Information | | | 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 | | | May 8, 2013 | | 16:07 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft names Amy Hood new CFO
Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:00 EDT |  | EA | On The Fly: Analyst Upgrade Summary
Today's noteworthy upgrades include: Ametek (AME) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citigroup... IAMGOLD (IAG) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Canaccord... Lowe's (LOW) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at ISI Group... lululemon (LULU) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Sterne Agee... Myriad Genetics (MYGN) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Mizuho... Orion Marine (ORN) upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at FBR Capital... Trex Company (TREX) upgraded to Buy from Hold at BB&T... U.S. Auto Parts (PRTS) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Roth Capital... Electronic Arts (EA) upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Monness Crespi... Electro Scientific (ESIO) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Noble Financial... Darling (DAR) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Maxim... J.C. Penney (JCP) upgraded to Hold from Sell at Maxim... Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at DA Davidson... Grupo Televisa (TV) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley... Marathon Oil (MRO) upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Macquarie... Sibanye Gold (SBGL) upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan... Carrols Restaurant (TAST) upgraded to Strong Buy from Outperform at Raymond James. | | | | 09:35 EDT | | EA | Electronic Arts FY14 guidance seems aggressive, says Pacific Crest
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:24 EDT | | EA | On The Fly: Pre-market Movers
UP AFTER EARNINGS: Myriad Genetics (MYGN), up 9%... Electronic Arts (EA), up 7.4%... Cognizant (CTSH), up 5.2%. ALSO HIGHER: Whole Foods (WFM), up 8.5% after earnings, raising guidance, announcing two-for-one stock split... BlackBerry (BBRY), up 2% after Macquarie says stock setting up for bounce and Jefferies says Q10 demand remains robust... Delta (DAL), up 0.7% after initiating 6c dividend, authorizing $500M share buyback. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: ValueClick (VCLK), down 20%... Axiall (AXLL), down 8.4%... Zillow (Z), down 5.1%... SodaStream (SODA), down 6%... Symantec (SYMC), down 5.8%... AOL (AOL), down 4.6%. ALSO LOWER: Fusion-io (FIO), down 26% after resignations of CEO, Chief Marketing Officer. | | | 09:13 EDT | | EA | Electronic Arts upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Monness Crespi
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. | | | 05:47 EDT | | EA | EA SPORTS , FIFA extend licensing agreement until 2022
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 7, 2013 | | 19:17 EDT | | MSFT | Yahoo! wants out of search deal with Microsoft, WSJ reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 18:51 EDT | | EA | On The Fly: After Hours Movers
UP AFTER EARNINGS: WebMD (WBMD), up 14%... Electronic Arts (EA), up 8.4%... Whole Foods (WFM), up 8.4%. ALSO HIGHER: Pioneer Southwest (PSE), up 19.3% after receiving a buyout offer from Pioneer Natural (PXD)... Anthera Pharmaceuticals (ANTH), up 5.4% after announcing additional data from a phase 2 trial... Herbalife (HLF), up 1.1% after Carl Icahn increased his stake in the company to 16.48%. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: Rubicon (RBCN), down 16.2%... Symantec (SYMC), down 5.9%... ValueClick (VCLK), down 15.5%. ALSO LOWER: CA Technologies (CA), down 4.9% after reporting earnings, saying it would take $150M charge in FY14... Cobalt (CIE), down 6.7% after filing to sell 50M shares of common stock for holders... 3D Systems (DDD), down 6.9% after filing $500M mixed securities shelf. | | | 16:54 EDT | | EA | On The Fly: Closing Wrap
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:04 EDT |  | EA | Electronic Arts sees FY14 adjusted EPS about $1.20, consensus $1.10
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:03 EDT | | EA | Electronic Arts sees Q1 adjusted EPS about (62c), consensus (36c)
Subscribe for More Information | | | | 16:01 EDT | | EA | Electronic Arts reports Q4 adjusted EPS 55c, consensus 58c
Subscribe for More Information | | | 15:34 EDT | | EA | Notable companies reporting after market close
Notable companies reporting after the market close, with earnings consensus, include The Walt Disney Company (DIS), consensus 76c; Mondelez International (MDLZ), consensus 34c; Williams Companies (WMB), consensus 24c; McKesson (MCK), consensus $2.30; Marathon Oil (MRO), consensus 72c; Williams Partners (WPZ), consensus 50c; Symantec (SYMC), consensus 38c; Whole Foods Market(WFM), consensus 73c; CA Technologies (CA), consensus 55c; TripAdvisor (TRIP), consensus 46c; Electronic Arts (EA), consensus 58c. | | | 14:06 EDT | | MSFT | Yahoo U.S. search revenue guarantee extended by Microsoft
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:58 EDT | | EA | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
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 | | | 09:17 EDT | | EA | On The Fly: Pre-market Movers
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 | | | | 07:10 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft to tweak Windows 8 for small tablets, Reuters reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 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. | | | May 6, 2013 | | 16:02 EDT | | EA | Disney, Electronic Arts announce multi-year Star Wars games agreement
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) and Electronic Arts (EA) announced a new multi-year exclusive licensing agreement to develop and publish globally new games based on Star Wars characters and storylines. Under the agreement, EA will develop and publish new Star Wars titles for a core gaming audience, spanning all interactive platforms and the most popular game genres, while Disney will retain certain rights to develop new titles within the mobile, social, tablet and online game categories. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. | | | 10:04 EDT |  | EA | On The Fly: Analyst Downgrade Summary
Today's noteworthy downgrades include: C&J Energy (CJES) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman.... Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Piper Jaffray... Exelon (EXC) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at ISI Group... HeartWare (HTWR) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Credit Suisse... Kimco Realty (KIM) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman... Moody's (MCO) downgraded to Outperform from Strong Buy at Raymond James... PACCAR (PCAR) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at BofA/Merrill... Unum Group (UNM) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank... Weatherford (WFT) downgraded to Neutral from Strong Buy at ISI Group... Churchill Downs (CHDN) downgraded to Neutral from Long-Term Buy at Hilliard Lyons... Electronic Arts (EA) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Hudson Square... Summit State Bank (SSBI) downgraded to Neutral from Long-Term Buy at Hilliard Lyons... Ironwood (IRWD) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Cowen... Oil States (OIS) downgraded to Neutral from Add at Capital One... CYS Investments (CYS) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Nomura... American Capital Agency (AGNC) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Nomura... Integrys Energy (TEG) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at DA Davidson... Oil States (OIS) downgraded to Accumulate from Buy at Tudor Pickering... Delcath Systems (DCTH) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at JMP Securities... Comerica (CMA) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at BTIG... Eldorado Gold (EGO) downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at RBC Capital | | | 09:17 EDT | | EA | Electronic Arts downgraded to Sell from Hold at Hudson Square
Subscribe for More Information | | | 08:22 EDT | | MSFT | Acer sees 'no value' in making tablet for current Windows RT, AllThingsD says
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:27 EDT | | MSFT | Microsoft 720 may be delayed until Spring 2014, IB Times reports
Microsoft's (MSFT) next-generation Xbox may be delayed until the Spring of next year compared to a Sony (SNE) Playstation 4 pre-Christmas 2013 release, reports IB times. Analyst Michael Pachter and a Gamestop employee both asserted that a 2014 would be more sensible for the company. Reference Link | | | 07:17 EDT | | MSFT | Summit Business Media holds a conference
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