How To Find Big Growth Stocks: The GoPro--GE Divide
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 18, 5:43PM CST
The next several Investor's Corner columns will suggest ways to boost your stock portfolio return, immediately and in the long run. Suggestion No. 1: Invest only in truly innovative companies. Innovative, fast-growing and dynamic companies are often...
SBUX: 77.57 (-0.26), GPRO: 84.10 (+2.60), TSLA: 257.70 (+3.72), GE: 27.01 (+0.40), FB: 74.34 (+0.10), ARUN: 21.77 (+0.28), QCOM: 72.01 (+1.61), CMG: 658.09 (-0.23), GOOGL: 544.51 (-2.13), AAPL: 115.47 (+1.48)
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - Tue Nov 18, 5:03PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
SPLS: 12.76 (-0.21), GILD: 103.71 (+3.27), FB: 74.34 (+0.10), DNDN: 0.13 (-0.02), MSFT: 48.74 (-0.72), INTC: 34.71 (+0.47), GRPN: 7.37 (-0.20), AAPL: 115.47 (+1.48), CSCO: 26.59 (+0.12)
WhatsApp encrypts messages from beginning to end
By BRANDON BAILEY - AP - Tue Nov 18, 4:46PM CST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — WhatsApp, the globally popular instant messaging system owned by Facebook, has begun using a powerful new encryption program aimed at protecting users' conversations from unwanted surveillance and snooping.
FB: 74.34 (+0.10), GOOGL: 544.51 (-2.13), GOOG: 535.03 (-1.48)
Facebook's newest app unbundles Groups feature
By BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP - Tue Nov 18, 4:26PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is launching a new free mobile app for its popular Groups feature that lets users create and interact with communities on the site, whether they're based on hobbies, geography or culture.
FB: 74.34 (+0.10)
Here's What Intel's $495 Bracelet For Women Looks Like
at The Street - Tue Nov 18, 4:22PM CST
Intel has been hard at work moving into the wearable technology space, and the official launch of MICA is the latest effort that it's serious about this market.
FB: 74.34 (+0.10), YELP: 57.46 (-0.54), INTC: 34.71 (+0.47), GOOG: 535.03 (-1.48), AAPL: 115.47 (+1.48)
Here's Why Facebook's Stock Is Worth More Than $90 a Share
at The Street - Tue Nov 18, 3:21PM CST
Hilliard Lyons initiates coverage of the social network with a bullish outlook on prospects from Facebook's advertising business, particularly on mobile.
FB: 74.34 (+0.10)
Can “Facebook at Work” Make a Dent in the Enterprise?
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Nov 18, 2:11PM CST
This isn't the first time, and it might not be the last. Dominant social network Facebook is reportedly looking to challenge LinkedIn in the enterprise segment, among others. The Financial Times reported that the social kingpin is developing...
LNKD: 221.07 (-2.21), FB: 74.34 (+0.10), GOOGL: 544.51 (-2.13), MSFT: 48.74 (-0.72), GOOG: 535.03 (-1.48)
Facebook's Professional Network in the Works, LinkedIn Dips - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 18, 1:09PM CST
Reportedly, Facebook Inc. (FB) is set to launch a new professional version of its social network called Facebook at Work, which in turn is likely to pose threat to the likes of LinkedIn and Microsoft's (MSFT) Yammer.
YHOO: 51.75 (-0.62), LNKD: 221.07 (-2.21), FB: 74.34 (+0.10), GOOGL: 544.51 (-2.13), TWTR: 40.61 (+0.14), MSFT: 48.74 (-0.72)
Facebook launches standalone Groups apps
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 18, 1:05PM CST
FB: 74.34 (+0.10)
Facebook (FB) Stock Rises After Announcing Standalone Groups App
at The Street - Tue Nov 18, 12:18PM CST
Facebook (FB) announces a standalone Facebook Groups app to make groups easier to use on iOS and Android.
FB: 74.34 (+0.10)
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Nov 18, 11:15AM CST
App Store Official Charts for the week ending November 17, 2014:
NFLX: 381.03 (-0.11), P: 20.27 (+0.11), FB: 74.34 (+0.10), GOOGL: 544.51 (-2.13), MSFT: 48.74 (-0.72), ZNGA: 2.71 (-0.04), AAPL: 115.47 (+1.48), GOOG: 535.03 (-1.48)
Why a Music Streaming Service Makes No Sense for Twitter
Adam Levy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Nov 18, 8:00AM CST
Twitter CFO Anthony Noto, who joined the company in July, thinks he knows why Twitter's attempt at a music streaming service failed in less than a year. He also made a point that Twitter will never offer its own music streaming service again. ...
FB: 74.34 (+0.10), TWTR: 40.61 (+0.14)
Unbundling strategy Could Drive Facebook valuation
Virendra Singh Chauhan - Amigobulls - Tue Nov 18, 7:43AM CST
Effective monetization of Facebook properties could drive Facebook revenue growth and Valuation, positioning Facebook strongly in the social media space
FB: 74.34 (+0.10), TWTR: 40.61 (+0.14)
Facebook: There's A Big Story No One Is Talking About
Jeffrey Himelson - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 18, 6:42AM CST
FB: 74.34 (+0.10)
Wall Street Breakfast: Abe Delays Sales Tax Hike
Wall Street Breakfast - Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 18, 5:31AM CST
Economy Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he will delay a sales tax rise and call a snap election, a day after data showed the economy had contracted for two successive quarters, dragged down by a rise in the consumption tax in April....
RAI: 65.30 (+0.60), GOMO: 6.20 (-0.03), FB: 74.34 (+0.10), PFE: 30.59 (+0.27), SNE: 21.26 (+1.00), INTC: 34.71 (+0.47), GOOG: 535.03 (-1.48), T: 35.72 (-0.13), SPY: 205.55 (+1.18), QQQ: 103.68 (+0.77), TRP: 49.57 (-0.53), S: 4.76 (-0.15), AZN: 73.98 (+1.48), EDGW: 7.97 (+0.58), GOOGL: 544.51 (-2.13), ACCO: 8.89 (-0.08)
'Fast Money' Recap: Stay Short the Yen Following Japan's GDP Miss
at The Street - Tue Nov 18, 4:00AM CST
The trading panel discussed Japan's surprising announcement and whether Twitter is a better bet than Facebook or LinkedIn.
CST: 42.42 (+0.51), AMZN: 324.93 (+1.88), GE: 27.01 (+0.40), FB: 74.34 (+0.10), HAL: 48.54 (-0.69), WMT: 83.79 (+0.22), TLT: 119.52 (+0.33), SLB: 95.28 (-0.35), LNKD: 221.07 (-2.21), SUNE: 21.48 (+4.87), TGT: 67.51 (+0.38), CVS: 90.12 (unch), GOOGL: 544.51 (-2.13), TWTR: 40.61 (+0.14), GDX: 20.30 (+0.91), BHI: 63.55 (-1.68)
What's Inside Facebook's Oculus Rift? Investment Opportunity
Edward Vranic, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 17, 7:44PM CST
FB: 74.34 (+0.10), INVN: 15.00 (+0.96), STM: 7.31 (+0.19)
Facebook battling LinkedIn?
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Nov 17, 5:50PM CST
The social network giant is reportedly developing a website for professionals that could challenge LinkedIn (LNKD), Google (GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT). Facebook's (FB) new site would look very much like its current pages, with a newsfeed and groups,...
LNKD: 221.07 (-2.21), FB: 74.34 (+0.10), GOOGL: 544.51 (-2.13), MSFT: 48.74 (-0.72)
Facebook Testing Website To Rival LinkedIn: Reports
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Nov 17, 5:27PM CST
Facebook's (FB) stock was little changed following reports that it was testing a website for business professionals in a bid to compete against LinkedIn (LNKD). The Facebook At Work website will allow co-workers to collaborate using chat and...
LNKD: 221.07 (-2.21), FB: 74.34 (+0.10)