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Why Amazon.com Will Make Another Fire Phone
Adam Levy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 50 mins ago
Amazon definitely made a few mistakes with the Fire Phone this summer. The company was forced to write down its inventory $170 million due to poor sales resulting in a surplus. But CEO Jeff Bezos is undeterred. The CEO, who seems less interested...
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
25 Best Steve Jobs Quotes
Dan Dzombak, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 4:44PM CST
Steve Jobs was a true genius who could simplify complex ideas into quotes that will stand the test of time. Jobs spent his life pursuing technology to benefit the world, first at Apple , then at Pixar and NeXT, and finally back at Apple, making it...
IBM: 163.27 (-0.78), DIS: 93.76 (+0.53), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
BlackBerry: Analyzing The Secusmart Purchase
KIA Investment Research - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Dec 06, 11:51AM CST
BBRY: 10.68 (+0.21), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Apple Inc's Brand Value Jumped 21% -- Here Are 3 Companies Soaring Even Higher
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 10:18AM CST
Measuring the value of a company's brand is a bit subjective, but the folks at Interbrand have been doing it for 15 years. Apple once again came out on top as the world's most valuable brand and saw its worth soar 21% over last year's ranking. ...
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), EBAY: 54.81 (+0.14), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), WMT: 84.12 (-0.64), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Will Microsoft's Xbox One Overtake Sony's PlayStation 4?
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 9:49AM CST
During the 2013 holiday season, Sony 's PlayStation 4 sold slightly better than Microsoft 's Xbox One, according to industry analyst NPD. Since November 2013, the month both consoles went on sale, PS4 has been the sales leader by about a...
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), WMT: 84.12 (-0.64), SNE: 22.16 (+0.04), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
How Comcast Plans to Boost Your Internet Bill With New Fees
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 9:38AM CST
Comcast has begun testing data caps in certain markets and plans to make what it prefers to call "usage-based" billing standard policy across the country within the next five years. Previously, in nearly all cases, Internet data was an unlimited...
NFLX: 350.92 (+0.32), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TWC: 147.53 (-0.42), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), CMCSA: 56.34 (-0.04)
Intel: What To Expect
J. M. Manness - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Dec 06, 9:29AM CST
QCOM: 73.37 (+0.03), BBRY: 10.68 (+0.21), ARMH: 44.64 (+1.17), INTC: 37.67 (+0.21), LUX: 54.52 (+0.62), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Mark Zuckerberg's Newest Frenemy: Tim Cook
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 8:52AM CST
Throughout 2014, Apple has taken a hard stance on privacy. On numerous occasions, Apple's top brass has emphasized that its business does not rely on aggregating customer data. This all culminated in an open letter penned by Tim Cook in...
YHOO: 50.99 (+0.58), JPM: 62.70 (+1.32), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TWTR: 38.49 (-0.30), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Top 5 Android Tablets To Think About Buying This Holiday Season
at The Street - Sat Dec 06, 8:17AM CST
The best top-of-the-line, high-tech models as well as a new, sub-$100 bargain device.
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), QCOM: 73.37 (+0.03), INTC: 37.67 (+0.21), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), NVDA: 21.07 (+0.12)
Tax Reform: What to Expect From the New Congress
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 8:02AM CST
U.S. Capitol. Source: Wikimedia Commons. When it comes to taxes, just about the only thing that gets bipartisan support is the idea that the existing tax laws need major reform. How those reforms will take shape, though, could help define not only...
MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge Won't Beat Apple's iPhone 6 Plus
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 7:52AM CST
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note Edge in the U.S. on Nov. 14. The phone is currently available at most major carriers, including AT&T , Verizon , Sprint , and T-Mobile . The U.S. launch of the 5.6-inch phablet, which has a curved screen...
T: 33.94 (+0.03), S: 4.85 (-0.01), BBY: 35.63 (-0.45), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TMUS: 28.19 (-0.25), SCOR: 43.70 (-0.81), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), MS: 37.24 (+0.45)
Why You May Not Want A La Carte Cable Pricing
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 7:47AM CST
On the surface, the end of forced cable channel bundles seems like it would benefit consumers. In reality, putting an end to the practice of selling various tiers of service with pre-determined channel packages, might lead to people paying more and...
NFLX: 350.92 (+0.32), FOX: 36.52 (+0.37), DTV: 85.02 (-0.21), DIS: 93.76 (+0.53), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TWC: 147.53 (-0.42), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), CMCSA: 56.34 (-0.04), DISH: 73.20 (+0.27), CVC: 21.32 (+0.21)
These 5 IBD 50 Stocks Stand To Gain From Oil's Dive
at Investor's Business Daily - Sat Dec 06, 7:02AM CST
Plunging oil prices have created huge opportunities for top-rated companies, such as Spirit Airlines (SAVE), whose growth is tied to fuel prices. Today's IBD 50 computer-generated roster of top-rated stocks includes five highly rated stocks that will...
V: 263.35 (+2.21), SAVE: 84.25 (+1.02), AZO: 587.95 (-0.12), AAP: 154.18 (+0.93), SWKS: 70.36 (+0.61), CMG: 660.57 (-3.40), NXPI: 77.23 (+1.09), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), MA: 89.08 (+0.31)
The Next Revolution in Emerging Markets Is a Chinese Smartphone
at The Street - Sat Dec 06, 5:10AM CST
Smartphones are helping build the middle class in corners of the world where wealth and a middle class have never before existed.
BBRY: 10.68 (+0.21), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), NOK: 8.29 (+0.15)
Corrupt Apple exec sentenced to 1 year in prison
AP - Fri Dec 05, 7:17PM CST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A former Apple executive who sold some of the iPhone maker's secrets to suppliers will serve a year in prison and repay $4.5 million for his crimes.
AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Sony
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 6:07PM CST
Sony (SNE) will likely cut average worker pay in Japan next year, said Reuters, citing a Sony spokeswoman. The electronics firm has struggled amid tough competition from Apple (AAPL), Samsung and others. It's also dealing with security issues. On...
SNE: 22.16 (+0.04), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Steve Jobs' video testimony transfixes courtroom
By BRANDON BAILEY - AP - Fri Dec 05, 5:46PM CST
OAKLAND, California (AP) — More than three years after his death, legendary Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs held a federal courtroom transfixed on Friday as attorneys played a video of his testimony in a class-action lawsuit that accuses Apple of inflating prices by locking music lovers into using Apple's iPod players.
AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Dec 05, 5:29PM CST
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NVO: 46.33 (+0.47), MDLZ: 38.50 (+0.09), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Terminate Nook Media Agreement - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 05, 5:06PM CST
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and bookseller Barnes and Noble (BKS) agreed to end the two-year commercial agreement related to the struggling Nook e-reader business.
GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), BKS: 22.63 (+1.60), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - Fri Dec 05, 5:02PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
GILD: 104.59 (+2.77), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), AMAT: 25.04 (+0.64), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), INTC: 37.67 (+0.21), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), CSCO: 27.50 (-0.27), ONNN: 10.22 (+0.38)
Why Amazon.com Will Make Another Fire Phone
Adam Levy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 50 mins ago
Amazon definitely made a few mistakes with the Fire Phone this summer. The company was forced to write down its inventory $170 million due to poor sales resulting in a surplus. But CEO Jeff Bezos is undeterred. The CEO, who seems less interested...
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
25 Best Steve Jobs Quotes
Dan Dzombak, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 4:44PM CST
Steve Jobs was a true genius who could simplify complex ideas into quotes that will stand the test of time. Jobs spent his life pursuing technology to benefit the world, first at Apple , then at Pixar and NeXT, and finally back at Apple, making it...
IBM: 163.27 (-0.78), DIS: 93.76 (+0.53), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
BlackBerry: Analyzing The Secusmart Purchase
KIA Investment Research - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Dec 06, 11:51AM CST
BBRY: 10.68 (+0.21), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Apple Inc's Brand Value Jumped 21% -- Here Are 3 Companies Soaring Even Higher
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 10:18AM CST
Measuring the value of a company's brand is a bit subjective, but the folks at Interbrand have been doing it for 15 years. Apple once again came out on top as the world's most valuable brand and saw its worth soar 21% over last year's ranking. ...
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), EBAY: 54.81 (+0.14), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), WMT: 84.12 (-0.64), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Will Microsoft's Xbox One Overtake Sony's PlayStation 4?
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 9:49AM CST
During the 2013 holiday season, Sony 's PlayStation 4 sold slightly better than Microsoft 's Xbox One, according to industry analyst NPD. Since November 2013, the month both consoles went on sale, PS4 has been the sales leader by about a...
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), WMT: 84.12 (-0.64), SNE: 22.16 (+0.04), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
How Comcast Plans to Boost Your Internet Bill With New Fees
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 9:38AM CST
Comcast has begun testing data caps in certain markets and plans to make what it prefers to call "usage-based" billing standard policy across the country within the next five years. Previously, in nearly all cases, Internet data was an unlimited...
NFLX: 350.92 (+0.32), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TWC: 147.53 (-0.42), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), CMCSA: 56.34 (-0.04)
Intel: What To Expect
J. M. Manness - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Dec 06, 9:29AM CST
QCOM: 73.37 (+0.03), BBRY: 10.68 (+0.21), ARMH: 44.64 (+1.17), INTC: 37.67 (+0.21), LUX: 54.52 (+0.62), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Mark Zuckerberg's Newest Frenemy: Tim Cook
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 8:52AM CST
Throughout 2014, Apple has taken a hard stance on privacy. On numerous occasions, Apple's top brass has emphasized that its business does not rely on aggregating customer data. This all culminated in an open letter penned by Tim Cook in...
YHOO: 50.99 (+0.58), JPM: 62.70 (+1.32), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TWTR: 38.49 (-0.30), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Top 5 Android Tablets To Think About Buying This Holiday Season
at The Street - Sat Dec 06, 8:17AM CST
The best top-of-the-line, high-tech models as well as a new, sub-$100 bargain device.
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), QCOM: 73.37 (+0.03), INTC: 37.67 (+0.21), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), NVDA: 21.07 (+0.12)
Tax Reform: What to Expect From the New Congress
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 8:02AM CST
U.S. Capitol. Source: Wikimedia Commons. When it comes to taxes, just about the only thing that gets bipartisan support is the idea that the existing tax laws need major reform. How those reforms will take shape, though, could help define not only...
MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge Won't Beat Apple's iPhone 6 Plus
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 7:52AM CST
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note Edge in the U.S. on Nov. 14. The phone is currently available at most major carriers, including AT&T , Verizon , Sprint , and T-Mobile . The U.S. launch of the 5.6-inch phablet, which has a curved screen...
T: 33.94 (+0.03), S: 4.85 (-0.01), BBY: 35.63 (-0.45), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TMUS: 28.19 (-0.25), SCOR: 43.70 (-0.81), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), MS: 37.24 (+0.45)
Why You May Not Want A La Carte Cable Pricing
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 7:47AM CST
On the surface, the end of forced cable channel bundles seems like it would benefit consumers. In reality, putting an end to the practice of selling various tiers of service with pre-determined channel packages, might lead to people paying more and...
NFLX: 350.92 (+0.32), FOX: 36.52 (+0.37), DTV: 85.02 (-0.21), DIS: 93.76 (+0.53), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TWC: 147.53 (-0.42), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), CMCSA: 56.34 (-0.04), DISH: 73.20 (+0.27), CVC: 21.32 (+0.21)
These 5 IBD 50 Stocks Stand To Gain From Oil's Dive
at Investor's Business Daily - Sat Dec 06, 7:02AM CST
Plunging oil prices have created huge opportunities for top-rated companies, such as Spirit Airlines (SAVE), whose growth is tied to fuel prices. Today's IBD 50 computer-generated roster of top-rated stocks includes five highly rated stocks that will...
V: 263.35 (+2.21), SAVE: 84.25 (+1.02), AZO: 587.95 (-0.12), AAP: 154.18 (+0.93), SWKS: 70.36 (+0.61), CMG: 660.57 (-3.40), NXPI: 77.23 (+1.09), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), MA: 89.08 (+0.31)
The Next Revolution in Emerging Markets Is a Chinese Smartphone
at The Street - Sat Dec 06, 5:10AM CST
Smartphones are helping build the middle class in corners of the world where wealth and a middle class have never before existed.
BBRY: 10.68 (+0.21), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), NOK: 8.29 (+0.15)
Corrupt Apple exec sentenced to 1 year in prison
AP - Fri Dec 05, 7:17PM CST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A former Apple executive who sold some of the iPhone maker's secrets to suppliers will serve a year in prison and repay $4.5 million for his crimes.
AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Sony
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 6:07PM CST
Sony (SNE) will likely cut average worker pay in Japan next year, said Reuters, citing a Sony spokeswoman. The electronics firm has struggled amid tough competition from Apple (AAPL), Samsung and others. It's also dealing with security issues. On...
SNE: 22.16 (+0.04), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Steve Jobs' video testimony transfixes courtroom
By BRANDON BAILEY - AP - Fri Dec 05, 5:46PM CST
OAKLAND, California (AP) — More than three years after his death, legendary Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs held a federal courtroom transfixed on Friday as attorneys played a video of his testimony in a class-action lawsuit that accuses Apple of inflating prices by locking music lovers into using Apple's iPod players.
AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Dec 05, 5:29PM CST
___
NVO: 46.33 (+0.47), MDLZ: 38.50 (+0.09), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Terminate Nook Media Agreement - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 05, 5:06PM CST
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and bookseller Barnes and Noble (BKS) agreed to end the two-year commercial agreement related to the struggling Nook e-reader business.
GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), BKS: 22.63 (+1.60), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - Fri Dec 05, 5:02PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
GILD: 104.59 (+2.77), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), AMAT: 25.04 (+0.64), MSFT: 48.42 (-0.42), INTC: 37.67 (+0.21), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), CSCO: 27.50 (-0.27), ONNN: 10.22 (+0.38)
