Call of Duty: Black Ops III Eclipse Coming First to PlayStation 4 on April 19
BusinessWire - Thu Mar 31, 12:00PM CDT
--All-New Terrifying Zombies Experience Sends Players to the Shores of the Pacific In Next Chapter of Epic Zombies Saga
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23)
Downgrade Alert for Activision Blizzard (ATVI)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 31, 3:26AM CDT
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) was downgraded from Buy to Long-Term Buy at Hilliard Lyons today. The stock closed yesterday at $34.07 on volume of 8.3 million shares, below average daily volume of 8.8 million. Activision Blizzard, Inc. publishes, develops, and distributes interactive entertainment software and peripheral products. The Company's products cover diverse game categories, including action/adventure, action sports, racing, role playing, simulation, first-person action, music-based gaming and strategy.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23)
Nintendo Reportedly Cuts 80% of its Workforce in S.Korea
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 30, 1:35PM CDT
Nintendo Co. Ltd. (NTDOY) has reportedly cut 80% of its workforce at its South Korean subsidiary as a part of its restructuring efforts.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), SNE: 25.72 (-0.07), MSFT: 55.23 (+0.18)
5 Stocks with an Incredible Earnings Season History
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 30, 10:16AM CDT
In spite of the depressing earnings picture, some stocks were able to weather the storm and report impressive results.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), ABMD: 94.81 (+1.78), AR: 24.87 (-0.02), FTR: 5.59 (-0.04), SNDK: 76.08 (+0.13)
Dramatic Increased Popularity of Mobile Gaming Leading to Healthy Rise in Revenue Growth Potential, Company Reports Strong Revenue Results
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 30, 7:30AM CDT
Mobile gaming continues its rapid growth, accounting for $34.8 Billion of the total of $85.4 Billion spent on gaming in 2015. Active gaming tech companies and mobile gaming publishers with current achievements of note in the markets today are Tapinator, Inc. (OTC: TAPM), Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID), Zynga, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA) and Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS)
AVID: 6.76 (+0.26), ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), SGMS: 9.43 (+0.15), ZNGA: 2.28 (+0.02)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.99% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 29, 2:25PM CDT
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $32.25 to a high of $32.93. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $32.81 on volume of 2.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23)
Activision Blizzard Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.99%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 29, 2:23PM CDT
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $32.25 to a high of $32.93. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $32.81 on volume of 2.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23)
New ETFs for Hot Drone, Video Gaming Sectors
at The Street - Tue Mar 29, 1:45PM CDT
Investors seeking to dive headfirst into the drone economy or into video game stocks now have dedicated ETFs.
GPRO: 11.96 (-0.20), ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), GAMR: 26.79 (-0.09), IFLY: 26.30 (-0.23), GME: 31.73 (-0.03), AVAV: 28.32 (-0.14), BA: 126.94 (-1.64), GLUU: 2.82 (+0.02)
Scholastic And Blizzard Entertainment Announce World of Warcraft®: Traveler, A New Book Series For Children Based On The Global Bestselling Game Franchise
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 29, 11:59AM CDT
Scholastic, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, and internationally acclaimed game developer and publisher Blizzard Entertainment today announced a collaboration on a new book series for kids ages 8-12 based on Blizzard's popular World of Warcraft® game franchise. World of Warcraft: Traveler will launch simultaneously in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, with the first hardcover book scheduled for release in November 2016, followed by the second title in November 2017. Set in the breathtaking land of Azeroth, this epic action-adventure series features a young cast of Warcraft characters discovering the mysteries and majesty of the world around them. Written by celebrated comic book author and animation writer Greg Weisman, the first book will include full-page sketches created by Blizzard artist Samwise Didier, and a full-color cover illustration by Blizzard artist Stephane Belin.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), SCHL: 37.37 (-0.37)
Legendary and Master Toy Licensee JAKKS Pacific Introduce New Toys Inspired by New Warcraft Movie
BusinessWire - Tue Mar 29, 5:00AM CDT
JAKKS Pacific, Inc., (Nasdaq: JAKK) has released its full assortment of collectible figures and role-play items inspired by the Legendary and Universal Pictures new film, Warcraft. The full line of toys, available exclusively at Toys "R" Us, features a variety of characters in different scales, representing both the Alliance and the Horde. The full assortment of items will be available at all mass retailers in June 2016, coinciding with the release of the movie.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), JAKK: 7.44 (-0.04)
2 Video Game Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Now
at The Street - Mon Mar 28, 1:44PM CDT
These two video game stocks deserve your immediate attention. Here's why you should consider buying them now.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), EA: 66.11 (-0.30)
3 Stocks on Our Radar
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 26, 6:00PM CDT
In this clip from the Motley Fool Money podcast , Matt Argersinger, Simon Erickson, and Jason Moser share one stock apiece on their respective watch lists -- Activision Blizzard , Nvidia , and GrubHub , to be exact. Here's why they're so...
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), AMD: 2.85 (-0.01), GRUB: 25.13 (+0.84), NVDA: 35.63 (-0.13)
Will Nintendo Stop Wii U Production to Focus More on NX?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 24, 11:20AM CDT
The curtain might be coming down on Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s (NTDOY) flagship video game console Wii U.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), SNE: 25.72 (-0.07), MSFT: 55.23 (+0.18)
These 5 Stocks Could Be About to Hand You Breakout Gains
at The Street - Tue Mar 22, 6:30AM CDT
These five technical setups are showing solid upside potential right now.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), WTR: 31.82 (-0.13), WR: 49.61 (-0.19), GS: 156.98 (+0.48), KGC: 3.40 (-0.04), GDX: 19.97 (-0.26)
Yelp Hits a Milestone and a New "Walking" Experience at Comic Con on the latest BizWireTV
BusinessWire - Fri Mar 18, 5:00AM CDT
Yelp hits 100 million reviews, Ford makes police vehicles safer, and a new "Walking Dead" experience at Salt Lake Comic Con highlight the latest episode of BizWireTV - now featuring the Top Five Most-Shared Stories of the Week.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), VIA: 45.30 (+1.06), F: 13.50 (+0.15), NYT: 12.46 (-0.14), YELP: 19.88 (-0.55), ADBE: 93.80 (+0.02)
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Stock Up, Barclays Notes Growth Drivers
at The Street - Thu Mar 17, 8:50AM CDT
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) shares are advancing on Thursday after Barclays increased its price target on the stock.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23)
These 3 Top Stocks Are Ready to Lead Again in 2016
at The Street - Thu Mar 17, 6:11AM CDT
The three best-performing stocks in 2015 are breaking out of bullish reversal patterns.
NFLX: 102.23 (+0.04), ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), AMZN: 593.64 (-5.05)
Sony Defers VR Headset Launch, Price to Undercut Rivals
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 16, 3:40PM CDT
Sony (SNE) announced that PlayStation's VR headset will go on sale in October at just $399, trumping its rivals significantly.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), FB: 114.10 (-0.60), SNE: 25.72 (-0.07), JOUT: 22.22 (-0.08)
Worlds Responds to Bungie Inter Partes Review Petition With the USPTO Patent Trial & Appeal Board
Marketwired - Wed Mar 16, 7:45AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCQB: WDDD) has filed replies to the six Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) instituted by the United States Patent & Trademark Office's (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) at the request of petitioner Bungie Inc. The Worlds patents subject to the IPRs are also at the center of a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Worlds against Activision Blizzard Inc. et al. According to the LA Times, Bungie Inc. has a multi-year contract with Activision and Activision has a seat on Bungie's board of Directors.
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23)
Sony to Acquire Remaining Half of Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 15, 1:40PM CDT
Sony Corporation (SNE) has finally pulled the trigger on its partnership clause with the Estate of Michael Jackson ("the Estate"
ATVI: 33.84 (-0.23), SNE: 25.72 (-0.07), JOUT: 22.22 (-0.08)