Hurd: 95% of Oracle products to be offered via cloud by October
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Apr 25, 12:54PM CDT
ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
IBM's Software Franchise Widens Its Moat
Zero Gravitas - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 1:46PM CDT
IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), MSFT: 47.87 (+4.53), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31), CRM: 67.83 (-0.64)
'Non-Cyclical Consumer Healthcare': How This Sector Will Create Long-Term Wealth
Peter Mantas - Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 1:39PM CDT
Allow me to provide you with a hypothetical portfolio containing only 5 stocks. This portfolio is somewhat diversified in that each company operates in different markets with different threats, competitors and opportunities, but all 5 companies have...
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), AKRX: 55.24 (-0.68), PFE: 35.27 (-0.09), EW: 138.33 (-3.59), LLY: 71.58 (-0.82), GSK: 46.59 (+0.28), MOH: 63.85 (-0.13), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31), CNC: 73.67 (+1.13), JNJ: 101.08 (+0.62), ANTM: 154.28 (+0.08), VRSK: 72.68 (+0.20), GILD: 103.69 (-1.52), RMD: 65.70 (-7.68), MRK: 57.60 (+0.09), AZN: 71.79 (-1.34), FICO: 93.85 (+0.55), WCN: 46.52 (+0.32), SRCL: 136.94 (-3.56), SNY: 51.75 (-0.01), ACN: 93.40 (-0.44), NVS: 104.28 (-1.22)
Did International Business Machines Corp. Make the Right Move in China?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 24, 9:50AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) recently made a controversial decision to share designs for its semiconductor chips, servers, and software with select Chinese tech companies. IBM provided partial blueprints of high-end servers to Beijing-based IT...
SAP: 75.18 (+0.36), IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), QCOM: 68.24 (-0.10), GOOGL: 573.66 (+16.20), EMC: 26.50 (-0.09), MSFT: 47.87 (+4.53), INTC: 32.08 (-0.27), GOOG: 565.06 (+18.06), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
NCR Corp.: Major Accounting Issues, Excessive Leverage And Limited Strategic Alternatives Point To 45-70% Downside
Ben Axler - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 7:15AM CDT
FISV: 79.27 (-0.48), IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), NCR: 28.88 (-1.01), ACIW: 22.27 (+0.14), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Oracle (ORCL) Approaches New Downside Target of $43.14
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Apr 23, 10:53AM CDT
Shares of Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) have bearishly opened below the pivot of $43.55 today and have reached the first support level of $43.34. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $43.14 and $42.73.
ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Talent Management Software Market by Solution, by Services, by Deployment Mode, by Organization Size, by Verticals, and by Regions - Trends and Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Thu Apr 23, 8:26AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x5h4x2/talent_management) has announced the addition of the "Talent Management Software Market by Solution, by Services, by Deployment Mode, by Organization Size, by Verticals, and by Regions - Trends and Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The Talent management software market is expected to grow from $5,270.3 million in 2014 to $11,367.0 million by 2019, at an estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.6% from 2014 to 2019. The key players in this market include Oracle, IBM, Cornerstone ondemand, Lumesse, Peoplefluent, Skillsoft, Saba software, and many others The BFSI, IT and telecom and retail vertical is expected to account for the largest market share throughout the forecast period. However, there are a few revenue pockets, namely healthcare, government, education, manufacturing and media and entertainment that will witness significant growth in this period. The inexorable rise in mobile device users and shifting customer growth of web-based social media has generated new avenues in the market. These advancements are considered and resulted in technological developments such as mobile apps, social networking have facilitated businesses with better communication and functionality. The demand for cloud-based talent management software market is accelerating due to its cost-effective and easy deployment features. Hence, vendors in these markets are coming up with technologies and solutions to increase its adoption in Small and Medium Business (SMB) too. The market is quite competitive with the entry of niche players which provide innovative integration bridge for integrating various application and databases thereby increasing their market bargain capability among the large vendors. Though there is notable traction of talent management software in large enterprise, emergence of SaaS delivery models has increased its usage in SMB's too. Still there are certain apprehensions restraining the growth in the talent management software market. The foremost point is lack of adequate knowledge of software which leads to misuse and secondly the budget constraint. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Talent Management Software Market Analysis, By Solutions 8 Talent Management Software Market Analysis, By Services 9 Talent Management Software Market Analysis, By Deployment Mode 10 Talent Management Software Market Analysis, By Organization Size 11 Talent Management Software Market Analysis, By Vertical 12 Geographic Analysis 13 Competitive Landscape 14 Company Profiles - Halogen Software - IBM Corporation - Lumesse - Oracle Corporation - Peoplefluent - SABA Software - SAP Successfactors - Skillsoft - Talentsoft For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x5...management
IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Global Healthcare/Medical Analytics Market Analysis & Forecasts 2014-2020
M2 - Thu Apr 23, 5:47AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cppmnz/analytics_in) has announced the addition of the "Analytics in Healthcare/Medical Industry Global Market Analysis - Forecast (2014-2020)" report to their offering. This report analyzes the global markets for Analytics in Healthcare/Medical Industry. The report provides the standard and the tailored research methodology approach. The market overview offers in depth analysis for the regional and country level analysis, for instance North America (U.S., and Canada), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, U.K. and Spain), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea and Rest of APAC) and Rest of the World (Middle East, Africa and Latin America). Annual estimations and forecasts are provided from the year 2012 to 2020 for each given segments and sub segments. Market data derived from the authenticated and reliable sources subjected to validation from the industry experts. The report also analyzes the market by discussing market dynamics such as drivers, constraints, opportunities, threats, challenges and other market trends. Competitive landscaping provides the recent activities performed by the active players in the market. Activities such as product launch, agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, acquisitions and mergers, other activities. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Analysis 4 Porters Five Force Analysis 5 Healthcare Analytics Market by Tool Type 5.1 Predictive 5.2 Descriptive 5.3 Prescriptive 6 Healthcare Analytics Market by Applications 6.1 Financial/Revenue Analytics 6.2 Clinical Analytics 6.3 Administrative Analytics 6.4 Research Analytics 7 Healthcare Analytics Market by Delivery Mode 7.1 Web-Hosted Model 7.2 On-Premise Model 7.3 Cloud-Based Model 8 Healthcare Analytics Market by Component 8.1 Software 8.2 Hardware 8.3 Services 9 Healthcare Analytics Market by End User 9.1 Payers 9.2 Providers 9.3 Others 10 Geographical Segmentation 11 Vendor Landscaping 12 Company Profiles - Cerner Corporation - Epic Systems Corporation. - IBM Corporation - Mckesson Corporation - Optum, Inc. - Oracle Corporation - SAS Institute, Inc. - Truven Healthanalytics, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cp...alytics_in
IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31), CERN: 73.32 (+0.27)
Global Business Analytics Market Forecasts and Anaysis 2014-2020
M2 - Thu Apr 23, 5:23AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fkmhmc/business) has announced the addition of the "Business Analytics Global Market - Forecast (2014-2020)" report to their offering. This report analyzes the global markets for Business Analytics. The report provides the standard and the tailored research methodology approach. The market overview offers in depth analysis for the regional and country level analysis, for instance North America (U.S., and Canada), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, U.K. and Spain), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea and Rest of APAC) and Rest of the World (Middle East, Africa and Latin America). Annual estimations and forecasts are provided from the year 2012 to 2020 for each given segments and sub segments. Market data derived from the authenticated and reliable sources subjected to validation from the industry experts. The report also analyzes the market by discussing market dynamics such as drivers, constraints, opportunities, threats, challenges and other market trends. Competitive landscaping provides the recent activities performed by the active players in the market. Activities such as product launch, agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, acquisitions and mergers, other activities. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Analysis 4 Porters Five Force Analysis 5 Business Analytics Market by Product Type 5.1 Reporting and Analytical Tools 5.2 Location Intelligence 5.3 Predictive Analytics 5.4 Data Warehousing 5.5 Performance Management 6 Business Analytics Market by Delivery Mode 6.1 On-Premise Model 6.2 Cloud Based Model 7 Business Analytics Market by Application 7.1 Manufacturing 7.2 Healthcare 7.3 Energy 7.4 Financial Services 7.5 Academia 7.6 Media 7.7 Telecommunications 7.8 Retail 7.9 Others 8 Geographical Segmentation 9 Vendor Landscaping 10 Company Profiles - IBM Corp. - INFOR - Microsoft Corp. - Oracle Corp. - SAP AG - SAS Institute, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fkmhmc/business
SAP: 75.18 (+0.36), IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), MSFT: 47.87 (+4.53), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Analytics Global Market Analysis - Forecast (2014-2020)
M2 - Thu Apr 23, 5:12AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j7hzzj/customer) has announced the addition of the "Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Analytics Global Market Analysis - Forecast (2014-2020)" report to their offering. This report analyzes the global markets for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Analytics. The report provides the standard and the tailored research methodology approach. The market overview offers in depth analysis for the regional and country level analysis, for instance North America (U.S., and Canada), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, U.K. and Spain), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea and Rest of APAC) and Rest of the World (Middle East, Africa and Latin America). Annual estimations and forecasts are provided from the year 2012 to 2020 for each given segments and sub segments. Market data derived from the authenticated and reliable sources subjected to validation from the industry experts. The report also analyzes the market by discussing market dynamics such as drivers, constraints, opportunities, threats, challenges and other market trends. Competitive landscaping provides the recent activities performed by the active players in the market. Activities such as product launch, agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, acquisitions and mergers, other activities. This report provides: - Market forecasts for a minimum of 5 years of all the mentioned segments, sub segments and the regional markets - Identifying market dynamics (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations) - Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations - Regional and country level market analysis - Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends - Company profiling covering the financials, recent activities and the future strategies - Supply chain trends mapping the recent advancements - Market share assessments of the top players along with strategic recommendations for the new entrants Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Analysis 4 Porters Five Force Analysis 5 CRM Analytics Market by Application 6 CRM Analytics Market by Type 7 CRM Analytics Market by Delivery Mode 8 Geographical Segmentation 9 Vendor Landscaping 10 Company Profiles - Microsoft Corporation - Oracle Corporation - SAP - SAS Institute, Inc. - Salesforce - Teradata For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j7hzzj/customer
MSFT: 47.87 (+4.53), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Manhattan Falls Despite Q1 Beat, Price Target Hikes
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 22, 11:23AM CDT
Manhattan Associates (MANH) stock seesawed Wednesday despite a Q1 earnings beat late Tuesday and at least two price target hikes. Manhattan started out touching a new high for the third straight trading day in the stock market today, rising as much...
NOW: 76.09 (-0.79), SAP: 75.18 (+0.36), MANH: 54.90 (+0.08), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31), CRM: 67.83 (-0.64)
Influences That Push Business Growth: Complementary Research on Yahoo, ServiceNow, Oracle, SouFun, and Zynga
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 22, 8:30AM CDT
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YHOO: 44.52 (+0.83), NOW: 76.09 (-0.79), SFUN: 8.04 (-0.52), ZNGA: 2.52 (-0.01), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Oracle Utilities Network Management System Effectively Manages and Utilizes Data to Help Reduce Cost and Improve Grid Reliability
Marketwired - Wed Apr 22, 7:01AM CDT
Electric utilities traditionally rely on delivering power generated from central plants connected to transmission grids that lead through the distribution network and ultimately to the customer. However, electric distribution is changing rapidly as consumers continue to adopt beyond-the-meter technology that can shape grid reliability and performance -- pointing toward increased risks for utilities resistant to change. To help utilities embrace this growth opportunity, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) recently made significant updates to Oracle Utilities Network Management System to help enterprises more easily and effectively integrate distributed energy resources -- including rooftop solar, wind turbines, and batteries -- based on location and condition of use.
ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Manhattan Beats Earnings Estimates, Raises Outlook
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 21, 4:50PM CDT
Manhattan Associates continues to maintain a firm grip on warehouse management. The enterprise software company late Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings that soundly beat analyst estimates as it staves off meaningful competition from larger...
SAP: 75.18 (+0.36), MANH: 54.90 (+0.08), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
IBM Versus Oracle: A Bond Market View
Donald van Deventer - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 1:04PM CDT
IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
APL Logistics Delivers Industry Leading Logistics Services With Oracle Technology
Marketwired - Tue Apr 21, 7:02AM CDT
APL Logistics is a global logistics specialist in the auto, consumer, industrials and retail verticals. It provides a comprehensive toolkit of services and customized technology solutions to help customers outperform their markets. Its range of services includes freight and transportation management, customs brokerage, warehousing, distribution and supply chain consulting. APL Logistics offers customized technology solutions and applications that help customers analyze and optimize their supply chains. Its Logistics SuperSuite initiative -- a global, enterprise-wide upgrade of its technology platforms -- uses Oracle Value Chain Execution applications. As a result of its excellence and innovation, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) has named APL Logistics a winner of the 2014 Travel and Transportation Industry Excellence Award for transformation and industry leadership.
ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Google Analysts Expect 'Conservative' Q1 Earnings
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Apr 20, 12:16PM CDT
Google (GOOGL) is heading into its Q1 earnings after the close Thursday with analysts expecting the world's No. 1 online search firm to report more conservative financials. Meanwhile, Google is staying busy, on Monday rolling out an update to its...
YHOO: 44.52 (+0.83), BIDU: 216.90 (+4.62), FB: 81.53 (-0.88), GOOGL: 573.66 (+16.20), AAPL: 130.28 (+0.61), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Manhattan Seen Staying Ahead Of Oracle, SAP
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Apr 20, 11:20AM CDT
Manhattan Associates (MANH) continues to stay ahead of its larger competitors in the warehouse management software market, analysts say, ahead of Manhattan's Q1 earnings out after the close Tuesday. Manhattan has been consistent, with year-over-year...
SAP: 75.18 (+0.36), MANH: 54.90 (+0.08), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Watch for Shares of Oracle (ORCL) to Approach Resistance at $43.63
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 20, 10:21AM CDT
Shares of Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $43.09 today and have reached the first resistance level of $43.31. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $43.63 and $44.17.
ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31)
Want Value? Buy 'Old Tech'
Arsene Lupin - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 20, 7:40AM CDT
IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), QCOM: 68.24 (-0.10), EMC: 26.50 (-0.09), MSFT: 47.87 (+4.53), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31), CSCO: 28.82 (+0.15)