Technology Stock Roundup: Video Initiatives Kick Off 2H16
Sejuti Banerjea - Zacks Investment Research - 1 hr 32 mins ago
The third quarter started off with a number of important announcements, as technology companies geared up for new growth avenues in video distribution, automated cars and more.
NFLX: 94.67 (-2.39), YHOO: 37.96 (+0.22), FB: 117.87 (+0.63), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), TWTR: 17.71 (-0.37), INTC: 34.38 (+0.38), AAPL: 96.98 (+0.30)
Amazon and Google Seek to Conquer the World, One Home at a Time
Afrasiab Mian - Zacks Investment Research - 2 hrs 46 mins ago
Technology is doing more for us than ever before. In just the last 20 years we have gone from dial-up internet to being able to order packages with our voices, and it seems Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) subsidiary Google and Amazon (AMZN) are working towards bringing consumers further into the future.
NFLX: 94.67 (-2.39), AMZN: 753.78 (+7.97), P: 13.04 (-0.24), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), ZNGA: 2.78 (-0.07), MSFT: 52.59 (+0.29), AAPL: 96.98 (+0.30)
Nintendo Stock (NTDOY) Soars Beyond 30% Because of Pokemon GO
Andrew Steele - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 11, 12:09PM CDT
Shares of Nintendo are soaring once again due to the success of Pokemon GO. Will this success be sustainable?
GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), TWTR: 17.71 (-0.37)
Oracle's $9B Lawsuit with Google Sees New Development
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 11, 10:06AM CDT
Oracle Corp. (ORCL) has recently appealed against the verdict of the lawsuit it had lost to Alphabet;s (GOOGL) Google in May.
CSLT: 4.22 (+0.21), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), ADBE: 97.14 (+0.35), ORCL: 40.78 (-0.09)
Players in hunt for Pokemon Go monsters feel real-world pain
By RYAN NAKASHIMA - AP - Sat Jul 09, 10:31AM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beware: "Pokemon Go," a new smartphone game based on cute Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu, can be harmful to your health.
GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), GOOG: 715.09 (+9.46)
Nintendo Stock (NTDOY) Soars Due to Pokemon GO
Andrew Steele - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 2:38PM CDT
Pok??mon GO is a new mobile game developed in a joint effort between the Pok??mon Company, Nintendo Ltd. and Niantic, Inc. Despite having a few kinks so far, it is everything a Pok??mon fan wants in a game.
GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42)
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: 753.78 (+7.97), IBM: 155.33 (+0.87), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), MSFT: 52.59 (+0.29)
Google Boosts Artificial Intelligence with Moodstocks Buyout
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 8:35AM CDT
Making a strong push toward enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the world's leading search engine giant, Alphabet Inc.'s (GOOGL) Google acquired a French start-up Moodstocks.
AMZN: 753.78 (+7.97), FB: 117.87 (+0.63), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), AAPL: 96.98 (+0.30)
Alibaba Ventures into Connected Cars, Partners SAIC Motor
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 5:23PM CDT
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is reportedly teaming up with SAIC Motor to explore the connected car space.
BIDU: 167.03 (+7.23), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), AAPL: 96.98 (+0.30), BABA: 81.46 (+2.47)
Amazon Underground, Boingo Team Up with Free Internet
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 3:56PM CDT
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) teams up with Boingo Wireless, Inc. (WIFI) to offer free Internet to Amazon Underground users for six months.
AMZN: 753.78 (+7.97), EXPE: 111.28 (+1.85), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), WIFI: 8.94 (+0.06)
YouTube Gaming: Solid Growth Engine for Google
Sejuti Banerjea - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 3:35PM CDT
Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google may have missed the social networking boat but it does have some platforms and communities that marketers love.
AMZN: 753.78 (+7.97), FB: 117.87 (+0.63), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42)
Alphabet's Google Capital Buys Stake in Care.com (revised)
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 2:09PM CDT
In an official announcement made toward the end of June, Care.com stated that Google Capital has invested $46.35 million in the company.
PETS: 19.29 (+0.05), EXA: 14.95 (+0.01), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), CRCM: 11.46 (+0.05), PAYC: 46.05 (+0.57)
3 IPOs We Still Want in 2016
Ryan McQueeney - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 1:58PM CDT
The IPO market has been sluggish so far this year, but that won't stop us from hoping these three companies will still go public in 2016.
UA: 40.30 (-0.13), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), AAPL: 96.98 (+0.30), DEO: 113.44 (+0.64)
Twitter Brings in Bret Taylor to Drive Product Innovation
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 8:17AM CDT
Twitter Inc. (TWTR) recently appointed Bret Taylor to its board in yet another instance of management reshuffle.
NTES: 196.62 (+11.49), FB: 117.87 (+0.63), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), TWTR: 17.71 (-0.37)
Will Online Payment Solution Wal-Mart Pay Fuel Sales?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 7:33AM CDT
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) has recently expanded Wal-Mart Pay, the company's online payment system, to all the 4600 Wal-Mart stores worldwide.
AMZN: 753.78 (+7.97), WMT: 74.06 (+0.22), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), AAPL: 96.98 (+0.30)
Facebook to Test Video Download Tools in India from Jul 11
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 7:30AM CDT
Beginning Jul 11, select Indian users will be able to download videos on Facebook (FB) app, which can be viewed later in offline mode.
AMZN: 753.78 (+7.97), FB: 117.87 (+0.63), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), TWTR: 17.71 (-0.37)
Amazon, Advance Auto Parts, BlackBerry, Apple and Alphabet highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 06, 8:30AM CDT
Amazon, Advance Auto Parts, BlackBerry, Apple and Alphabet highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
AMZN: 753.78 (+7.97), AAP: 163.69 (-1.16), BBRY: 6.69 (+0.03), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), AAPL: 96.98 (+0.30)
Blog Coverage: Netflix Reaches Agreement with Comcast
ACCESSWIRE - Wed Jul 06, 8:16AM CDT
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 6, 2016 / Active Wall St. blog coverage looks at the headline from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX). On Tuesday, July 05, 2016, Netflix's shares briefly surged pass $100 following the news that it has reached an agreement with cable titan Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA) that will allow customers to stream Netflix through their Comcast X1 set-top box like a regular cable channel. Register with us now for your free membership and blog access at:
NFLX: 94.67 (-2.39), CHTR: 239.87 (+2.70), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), AAPL: 96.98 (+0.30), CMCSA: 67.41 (+0.30), TWX: 78.38 (+0.42)
Are Cable TV Operators Exploring Wireless Network Route?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 06, 8:07AM CDT
Thriving WiFi networks throughout the U.S. have become a major concern for large wireless operators.
S: 4.87 (+0.19), CHTR: 239.87 (+2.70), GOOGL: 727.20 (+9.42), TMUS: 44.04 (+0.46), CMCSA: 67.41 (+0.30), VZ: 55.93 (+0.03), USM: 39.97 (+0.60)