Is LinkedIn A Better Buy Than Facebook?
Bachar Samawi - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Dec 06, 11:53AM CST
LNKD: 218.08 (-0.75), FB: 76.36 (+1.12)
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)
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)
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 6:07PM CST
Facebook (FB) got coverage Fri. from MKM Partners, who gave it a buy rating and price target of 105, citing earnings potential after "a rocky post- IPO period." MKM said that the social media site has "exceptional margins" and is set to gain from...
FB: 76.36 (+1.12)
Taser Cloud-Based Products Energizing Sales, Profit
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 5:20PM CST
Law enforcement technology and smart weapon maker Taser keeps a running tally on its website home page of the estimated number of people who would be dead if not for its devices. The total was approaching 135,000 as of Friday. The company made a name...
AMZN: 312.63 (-4.30), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), TASR: 24.82 (+0.67), CRM: 58.85 (-0.10)
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)
Burger King-Tim Hortons Merger Gets Canadian Approval - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 05, 4:43PM CST
Burger King Worldwide Inc. (BKW) and Tim Hortons Inc. (THI) merger has been approved by the Canadian government.
FB: 76.36 (+1.12), TWTR: 38.49 (-0.30), THI: 84.91 (+1.10), BKW: 34.81 (+0.12)
Mobile Devices Will Dominate Search Ad Dollars
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 4:16PM CST
Mobile devices are expected to dominate the online search advertising market in the U.S., but the shift might not be the best news for advertisers. Beginning next year, advertisers are expected to spend slightly more dollars on search-related ads...
YHOO: 50.99 (+0.58), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TWTR: 38.49 (-0.30)
Are Google And Facebook Gearing Up For A Virtual Reality War?
The Intercollegiate Finance Journal - Seeking Alpha - Fri Dec 05, 4:02PM CST
We live in a futuristic age: we hold supercomputers in the palms of our hands, we can print anything in 3D, and cars are starting to drive themselves. Alas, no hoverboards or holograms yet, though one startup out of Florida aims to bring us one big...
FB: 76.36 (+1.12), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05)
Facebook Goes From Rocky Start To 'Big Winner'
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 3:46PM CST
MKM Partners initiated coverage of social media network powerhouse Facebook (FB) on Friday with a buy rating and price target of 105, citing the company's earnings potential. Facebook stock rose 1.5% to 76.36 on the stock market today. Facebook stock...
YHOO: 50.99 (+0.58), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), BABA: 107.90 (-1.27)
Can Tantalizing Twitter Rock Wall Street?
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 2:28PM CST
Twitter is one of the most tantalizing technology stocks around. Although it can still be regarded as a young company, Twitter (TWTR) has established itself as a societal force. The eight-year-old San Francisco-based social media dynamo boasts 284...
FB: 76.36 (+1.12), TWTR: 38.49 (-0.30)
Facebook's Profitability Has Further Room To Grow
Alex Cho - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Dec 05, 1:58PM CST
FB: 76.36 (+1.12), INTC: 37.67 (+0.21)
Stock Markets Are Shaking Off the Tumble in Crude Oil Prices
at The Street - Fri Dec 05, 1:52PM CST
Crude oil prices are being crushed again as jobs growth fuels a rally in the U.S. dollar.
DAL: 47.28 (+0.86), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), XOM: 93.82 (-0.55), UAL: 63.03 (+1.28), SBUX: 83.57 (+2.26), YHOO: 50.99 (+0.58), AEO: 11.91 (-1.90), BP: 39.98 (-0.41), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), ULTA: 129.75 (+4.01), CVX: 110.87 (-1.41), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), BIG: 40.00 (-7.95), XLE: 80.28 (-0.97), BABA: 107.90 (-1.27)
Here’s What Investors Should Do With the Dow Approaching 18,000
at The Street - Fri Dec 05, 1:27PM CST
As the index continues to go higher, retail investors grow more optimistic and are more likely to spend money and invest in stocks.
GPRO: 72.18 (+0.20), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), C: 56.08 (+0.90), DB: 33.07 (+0.76), WFC: 55.03 (+0.53), SBUX: 83.57 (+2.26), YHOO: 50.99 (+0.58), DNKN: 47.94 (+0.32), JPM: 62.70 (+1.32), RIG: 18.72 (+0.04), BC: 50.82 (+0.46), DE: 89.73 (+0.16), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), BK: 41.11 (+0.73), BABA: 107.90 (-1.27)
Facebook sees Atlas giving Instagram's ad sales a boost
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Dec 05, 1:17PM CST
FB: 76.36 (+1.12)
What If Apple, Not Facebook, Had Bought Instagram Two Years Ago?
at The Street - Fri Dec 05, 12:25PM CST
The tech world would be a very different place today had Tim Cook, not Mark Zuckerberg, gone aggressively after photo service Instagram.
FB: 76.36 (+1.12), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49)
Why One Facebook Bull Expects the Social Network to Be Worth Nearly $300 Billion
at The Street - Fri Dec 05, 11:19AM CST
MKM Partners initiates coverage of the social network with a bullish outlook on the company's ability to make money from video ads, and use Instagram and WhatsApp to remain relevant.
FB: 76.36 (+1.12)
Stock Market Can't Figure Out if Jobs News Is Good News
at The Street - Fri Dec 05, 10:05AM CST
Robust jobs gains in November lead to fears the Fed could raise rates sooner than anticipated.
YHOO: 50.99 (+0.58), FB: 76.36 (+1.12), AEO: 11.91 (-1.90), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), ULTA: 129.75 (+4.01), GPS: 40.74 (+0.18), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), BIG: 40.00 (-7.95), BABA: 107.90 (-1.27)
Another Step Forward for Facebook Inc. Video Ads
Adam Levy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Dec 05, 9:25AM CST
Source: Facebook Facebook is gaining momentum with native video uploads, and 2015 is looking like the year Facebook will finally see significant revenue from video advertising. Earlier this week, the company announced that it's adding video...
FB: 76.36 (+1.12), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TWTR: 38.49 (-0.30), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05)