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at Investor's Business Daily - 1 hr 57 mins ago
Apple (AAPL) added an updated iMac all-in-one computer to its line, with a $1,099 tag, $200 below its previous lowest price. But it makes sacrifices to get there, analysts noted. The Intel (INTC) Core i5 processor, for example, is a 1.4 GHz dual-core... (full story)
Amazon ties new 4.7-inch phone to its services
By RYAN NAKASHIMA and ANICK JESDANUN - AP - 2 hrs 17 mins ago
SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon has introduced a new smartphone that seeks to help consumers locate and purchase products and services from the nation's largest e-commerce company. (full story)
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - 2 hrs 40 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading: (full story)
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - 2 hrs 40 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading: (full story)
Amazon Fire Phone: What You Need to Know
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
Amazon Fire Phone. Source: Amazon. "Yeah, absolutely. I mean, that's the kind of thing where you would ask, 'What is the idea? How would it be differentiated? Why wouldn't it be, 'me, too?''" -- Jeff Bezos on whether a possible phone makes sense,... (full story)
Nike Releases FuelBand for Android this FIFA Season - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 2 hrs 44 mins ago
According to market sources, Nike Inc. (NKE) has finally expanded its Nike+ FuelBand application compatibility to Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android operating system enabled smartphones. (full story)
How Intel Corporation is Driving Apple's Plummeting Mac Prices
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 4:00PM CDT
Although Apple sources its mobile chip architecture from the likes of ARM Holdings , semiconductor powerhouse Intel still remains a key supplier for Apple in the post-PC world. Source: Apple Apple has relied on Intel to supply the... (full story)
Amazon Fire Smartphone Unlikely To Burn Apple iPhone
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Jun 18, 3:54PM CDT
The new Amazon.com (AMZN) smartphone is unlikely to crimp Apple (AAPL) iPhone sales, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White said in a research report. Amazon on Wednesday, as expected, unveiled its first smartphone. Called Fire Phone, it is priced... (full story)
Why Jim Cramer Says Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) Can Thrive
at The Street - Wed Jun 18, 2:14PM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer Explains Why Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) all have room to do well in this market. (full story)
Microsoft Corporation Dips Its Toes in the Internet of Things
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 2:09PM CDT
Though it's difficult to find one cut-and-dried definition of the Internet of Things, or IoT, just yet, most consider it to be what could be described as a connected world. The ability to manage our cars, homes, and on a grander scale, our day-to-day... (full story)
On Fire Phone, Amazon Steals Its Own Feature From Apple's iPhone
at The Street - Wed Jun 18, 1:53PM CDT
The Jeff Bezos strategy of knocking off hardware ideas from other technology companies appears to be wearing thin. (full story)
How Will Amazon (AMZN) Stock Be Affected By Its Smartphone Launch?
at The Street - Wed Jun 18, 1:31PM CDT
Amazon (AMZN) released its Fire Phone smartphone device today. (full story)
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Wed Jun 18, 1:16PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are down at 1 p.m.: (full story)
Facebook Releases Slingshot; Battle with Snapchat Heats Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 18, 1:10PM CDT
Facebook Inc (FB) recently released Slingshot, a smartphone photo and video sharing app, which has been touted as a prospective competitor to Snapchat. (full story)
Will Microsoft Get in the Wearable Technology Game and Take On Google Glass?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 1:06PM CDT
Microsoft has filed a patent on methods of using touch to interact with smart glasses similar to the ones Google's $1,500 Glass uses, Microsoft-News.com reported. The application looks to patent multi-touch interactions with glasses... (full story)
Why BlackBerry's App Deal With Amazon Is Another Head Fake
at The Street - Wed Jun 18, 12:48PM CDT
There are no clear signs that BlackBerry is in a better position today than 12 months ago. (full story)
RFMD-TriQuint Merger Completes HSR Waiting Period - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 18, 12:40PM CDT
The merger agreement between TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (TQNT) and rival RF Micro Devices Inc. (RFMD) has successfully completed the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act. (full story)
Better Stock Today Challenge: Lululemon vs. Apple
Sean O'Reilly and Max Macaluso, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 12:27PM CDT
In the spirit of World Cup competition, we're holding our own tournament in search of the Better Stock Today. We're pitting 32 companies against each other and you, the reader, will determine the winner. lululemon athletica takes on Apple ... (full story)
Air Products Soars As CEO Pick Suggests Asset Sales
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Jun 18, 11:59AM CDT
Air Products & Chemicals (APD) appointed a new CEO on Wednesday after mounting pressure from activist investor Bill Ackman to make leadership changes. The industrial gas producer named Seifi Ghasemi, currently the CEO of Rockwood Holdings (ROC), to... (full story)