Graphics and Photo Imaging Software Procurement Category Market Research Report from IBISWorld has Been Updated
PRWeb - 8 mins ago
Graphics and photo imaging software has a buyer power score of 4.7 out of 5, reflecting very positive purchasing conditions for buyers. In particular, buyers benefit from the availability of free open-source software alternatives, low switching costs and high profitability within the market. According to IBISWorld research analyst Daniel Krohn, "Free open-source software alternatives have applied strong external pressure on vendors selling graphics and photo imaging software, compelling them to lower their prices over the past three years." Meanwhile, buyers can switch suppliers very easily thanks to low switching costs. In turn, suppliers must actively pursue brand loyalty, granting buyers more leverage when renegotiating contractual terms. Also, high profit margins within the market give suppliers a substantial amount of price flexibility, providing buyers additional opportunities to negotiate price discounts.
NQ Mobile Hits 52-Week Low, Replaces Auditor PwC - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 21, 12:05PM CDT
Shares of Chinese mobile security-software maker, NQ Mobile (NQ) plunged as the company dismissed the services of Pricewaterhouse Coopers Zhong Tian LLP (PwC) as its independent auditor.
Autodesk Shares Up 11.7% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (ADSK)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Jul 21, 9:12AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) on May 16th, 2014 at $50.84. In approximately 2 months, Autodesk has returned 11.68% as of today's recent price of $56.78.
Autodesk Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 3.50%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 18, 4:21PM CDT
Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $55.47 to a high of $57.39. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $56.11 on volume of 2.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Autodesk After 3.50% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 18, 4:21PM CDT
Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $55.47 to a high of $57.39. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $56.11 on volume of 2.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Autodesk (ADSK) Crosses Pivot Point Resistance at $55.88
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 18, 9:03AM CDT
Shares of Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) opened today above their pivot of $55.52 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $55.88. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $56.33 and $57.14.
Technical Commentary on Information Technology Equities -- Autodesk, Jabil Circuit, CDW, SunEdison, and RF Micro Devices
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 18, 7:10AM CDT
On Thursday, July 17, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,363.45, down 1.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.94% lower at 16,976.81, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,958.12, down 1.18%. The losses were broad based as all the ten sectors edged lower. The S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Index ended the day at 641.50, down 1.31%, while the index has advanced 2.36% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), Jabil Circuit Inc. (NYSE: JBL), CDW Corporation (NASDAQ: CDW), SunEdison Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), and RF Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: RFMD). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
CADsoft Consulting Hosts AIA Arizona Special Presentation
PRWeb - Thu Jul 17, 3:06AM CDT
CADsoft Consulting Inc., a premier provider of technical design and engineering solutions will be hosting a special presentation at their Tempe office on behalf of the Arizona Chapter of AIA on July 17, 2014.
Microvision Inc. (MVIS) in Focus: Stock Moves 5.1% Higher - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 16, 8:21AM CDT
Microvision Inc. (MVIS) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 5% on the day.
Citrix Down to Hold on Weak PC Sales and Stiff Competition - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 15, 1:40PM CDT
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Citrix Systems Inc. (CTXS), a leading provider of virtualization, networking and cloud computing solutions in the U.S., by two notches to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) on Jul 12, 2014.
Riverbed Technology (RVBD) in Focus: Stock Tumbles 8.6% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 15, 7:32AM CDT
Shares of Riverbed Technology (RVBD) fell by nearly 9% on the day. This continues the most recent downtrend for RVBD, as the stock is down nearly 10% since Jun 30. This recent price action is discouraging, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.
U.S. CAD Announces Acquisition of Sterling Systems
PRWeb - Mon Jul 14, 2:24AM CDT
U.S. CAD, an Autodesk Gold Partner, announces today that it has acquired Sterling Systems, an Arizona-based Autodesk Reseller. The acquisition aligns with U.S. CAD's and Sterling Systems' shared mission to introduce and educate a growing market about CAD and BIM technology solutions.
Infinite Skills "Mastering Autodesk Inventor - T-Splines" Provides Advanced Training on New Capabilities for Smooth Surface Modeling
PRWeb - Sun Jul 13, 2:38AM CDT
Software training firm Infinite Skills Inc. last week introduced its "Mastering Autodesk Inventor - T-Splines," an advanced course teaching experienced Inventor users how to apply cutting edge t-spline technology to enrich smooth surface models in the popular computer assisted design (CAD) program for mechanical engineers.
Concur, United Airlines Join Forces to Enhance Corporate Flying - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 11, 12:10PM CDT
Leading expense and travel management solutions provider, Concur Technologies Inc. (CNQR) has formed a strategic alliance with United Airlines in an attempt to diversify corporate booking options.
Cray (CRAY) Jumps: Stock Rises 15.7% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 11, 7:57AM CDT
Cray Inc. (CRAY) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 16% on the day.
Immersion Corp. (IMMR) Soars: Stock Adds 11.5% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 11, 7:51AM CDT
Immersion Corporation (IMMR) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose almost 12% on the day.
Tata Technologies Hosts Live Event Highlighting Newest Features of Autodesk 2015 Digital Prototyping Solutions for Manufacturing
PRWeb - Fri Jul 11, 5:07AM CDT
Premier Autodesk Gold Partner, Tata Technologies, will host a free engineering lunch and learn event for its customers on Wednesday, July 16 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. to demonstrate and discuss the newest features of Autodesk 2015 Product Design Suite, including the latest in Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2015, and Autodesk Inventor 2015 Digital Prototyping Design Solutions. The complimentary event will be held at the Tata Technologies Novi Michigan headquarters, and led by in-house 3D simulation and prototyping expert Ben Curtin.
Thursday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 10, 3:17PM CDT
This series, brought to you by Yahoo! Finance, looks at which upgrades and downgrades make sense, and which ones investors should act on. Today, headlines feature new buy ratings for Autodesk and Starwood Hotels . But before we get to those two,...