Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Jul 08, 4:43PM CDT
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GE: 32.36 (+0.16), GPS: 22.74 (+0.04), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
68 companies join legal fight against N. Carolina LGBT law
AP - Fri Jul 08, 3:41PM CDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sixty-eight companies have signed onto a legal brief opposing a North Carolina law that limits protections for LGBT people.
GE: 32.36 (+0.16), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
Microsoft Announces Quarterly Earnings Release Date
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 08, 11:02AM CDT
Microsoft Corp. will publish fiscal year 2016 fourth-quarter financial results after the close of the market on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 on the Microsoft Investor Relations website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be made available at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
Dow 30 Stock Roundup: Chevron, Exxon Mobil to Invest in Kazakh Oil Field, Disney to Buy Stake in MLB Advanced Media
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 10:05AM CDT
The Dow inched marginally upward during a holiday shortened week.
MON: 103.23 (+0.55), JPM: 62.47 (+0.64), IBM: 155.30 (+0.84), MRK: 59.55 (+0.20), XOM: 93.94 (+0.40), DIS: 99.72 (+0.10), CVX: 105.69 (+0.92), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36), CSCO: 29.46 (+0.20)
Alphabet Acquires Startup Video Streaming Company Anvato
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 9:01AM CDT
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) on Thursday announced that it has acquired Anvato, an eight year old video-processing company and supplier of over-the-top video.
AMZN: 754.28 (+8.47), IBM: 155.30 (+0.84), GOOGL: 727.56 (+9.78), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
These 3 Companies Will Reach a New Level this Earnings Season
ESTMZ - Thu Jul 07, 2:50PM CDT
The video game industry has drastically changed since its early beginnings with Atari in the 1970s. Modern day consoles have become powerhouses that replicate some of the most powerful computers. They are no longer a pastime activity but an...
TTWO: 40.54 (+0.70), ATVI: 42.00 (+0.71), SPY: 213.71 (+1.06), EA: 79.01 (+0.75), SNE: 31.17 (+0.58), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Microsoft, Monsanto, QUALCOMM and Citrix Systems
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Microsoft, Monsanto, QUALCOMM and Citrix Systems
MON: 103.23 (+0.55), QCOM: 54.26 (+0.07), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36), CTXS: 83.20 (-0.34)
Microsoft/Monsanto to Invest in Brazilian Agrotech Startups
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 06, 9:47AM CDT
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has announced a partnership with Monsanto Company (MON) to invest in agricultural technology startups in Brazil.
MON: 103.23 (+0.55), QCOM: 54.26 (+0.07), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36), CTXS: 83.20 (-0.34)
Watch for Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) to Approach Support at $50.52
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 06, 8:35AM CDT
Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) opened today below their pivot of $51.06 and have already reached the first level of support at $50.85. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $50.52 and $49.98.
MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Alphabet and Microsoft
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 05, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Alphabet and Microsoft
NFLX: 94.71 (-2.35), AMZN: 754.28 (+8.47), FB: 117.81 (+0.57), GOOGL: 727.56 (+9.78), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
How FANG Stocks Performed in First-Half 2016
Sejuti Banerjea - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 01, 2:14PM CDT
FANG stocks have moved around quite a bit this year, so it's best to use the Zacks methodology to see if they're worth adding to your portfolio right now.
NFLX: 94.71 (-2.35), AMZN: 754.28 (+8.47), FB: 117.81 (+0.57), GOOGL: 727.56 (+9.78), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
Correction: Windows 10 Anniversary story
By BRANDON BAILEY - AP - Fri Jul 01, 2:04PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a story June 29 about Microsoft's Windows 10, The Associated Press misspelled the name of a woman who sued Microsoft in small claims court. She is Teri Goldstein, not Terri. The story also provided an incorrect age for Goldstein. She declined to give her age for publication.
MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
Microsoft (MSFT) Breaks Through Resistance at $51.48
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 01, 9:07AM CDT
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $50.99 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $51.48. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $51.79 and $52.59 will be of interest.
MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon, Alphabet, Apple and Microsoft
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 01, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon, Alphabet, Apple and Microsoft
AMZN: 754.28 (+8.47), GOOGL: 727.56 (+9.78), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36), AAPL: 97.12 (+0.44)
Cisco to Boost Security Portfolio with CloudLock Acquisition
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 01, 8:17AM CDT
In a bid to expand its security portfolio, Cisco Systems (CSCO) recently announced its plans to acquire a cloud-based security company, CloudLock, for $293 million in cash and stock.
AMZN: 754.28 (+8.47), GOOGL: 727.56 (+9.78), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36), CSCO: 29.46 (+0.20)
Faster Console Refreshes A Boon For AMD Stock
Brian Wu - Amigobulls - Fri Jul 01, 4:07AM CDT
With the console industry moving to incremental upgrades instead of massive upgrades every 7-8 years, AMD's semi-custom segment could be in for a good time.
AMD: 5.02 (-0.08), SNE: 31.17 (+0.58), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)
Sony Bets on Video Games & Virtual Reality to Drive Growth
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 30, 5:17PM CDT
Sony (SNE) provides an update on its mid-term business plan and future growth drivers.
FB: 117.81 (+0.57), SNE: 31.17 (+0.58), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36), AAPL: 97.12 (+0.44)
Will Amazon Take Over the Android Phone?
Sejuti Banerjea - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 30, 3:28PM CDT
Amazon (AMZN) is making a comeback into the smartphone market in what is more of an experiment at this stage.
AMZN: 754.28 (+8.47), GOOGL: 727.56 (+9.78), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36), AAPL: 97.12 (+0.44)
CenturyLink Expanding Business, Buys Networking Assets
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 30, 7:26AM CDT
CenturyLink (CTL) has acquired certain core networking assets from a company formerly known as Active Broadband Networks Inc.
AMZN: 754.28 (+8.47), IBM: 155.30 (+0.84), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36), CTL: 30.32 (+0.10)
Can Activision-Blizzard (ATVI) Profit from eSports Leagues?
Afrasiab Mian - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 29, 6:00PM CDT
The video game industry has grown considerably in the last decade, but can new ventures like eSports leagues benefit companies like Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI)?
ATVI: 42.00 (+0.71), YHOO: 38.09 (+0.35), SNE: 31.17 (+0.58), DIS: 99.72 (+0.10), MSFT: 52.66 (+0.36)