News tagged with financial analysts

Apple CEO Tim Cook emerges from Steve Jobs' shadow

(AP) -- Apple CEO Tim Cook has long seen as the humorless and unemotional guy running the show from behind the scenes. But he is beginning to reveal a more assertive and eloquent side, hinting that he's learning ...

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created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Intel 1Q earnings fall 13 percent, revenue steady

(AP) -- First-quarter earnings at Intel Corp. fell 13 percent as spending on research and marketing rose while revenue was flat, the world's largest chipmaker said Tuesday.

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created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Yahoo faces investor mutiny as Asia talks unravel

(AP) -- Yahoo's hopes for a fresh start under a new CEO faded Tuesday as its closely watched discussions to sell most of its Asian holdings unraveled and a frustrated shareholder announced that he will try to seize four ...

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RIM shares soar on takeover rumors

Research In Motion's shares took off Wednesday amid unconfirmed reports that tech heavyweights Microsoft, Nokia and Amazon had looked to take over the BlackBerry smartphone maker.

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created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Split decision in Microsoft smartphone patent case

A US trade authority on Tuesday backed a claim by Microsoft that Motorola Mobility had infringed on its patented technology in Android-powered smartphones.

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created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Kodak patent ruling delayed amid cash worries

A U.S. arbiter for trade disputes is delaying a ruling on Eastman Kodak Co.'s high-stakes patent-infringement claim against smartphone makers Apple Inc. and Research in Motion Ltd.

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created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microsoft pledges Windows developers generosity

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. is stepping up its competition with Apple and plans to give developers who write software for Windows computers and devices a greater share of revenue sold through the company's upcoming Windows Store. ...

Technology / Software

created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Groupon distancing itself from rivals: CEO

Groupon chief executive Andrew Mason said Wednesday in his first comments since the online daily deals site went public that he believes the company is distancing itself from its rivals.

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created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Can Kodak rescue itself via a patent bonanza?

Picture this: Kodak - the company that invented the first digital camera in 1975, and developed the photo technology inside most cellphones and digital devices - is in the midst of the worst crisis in its ...

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created Oct 30, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (5) | comments 10

Thai flooding disrupting hard drive supplies

The massive flooding in Thailand is disrupting supplies of hard disk drives (HDDs) for the world's personal computer makers, according to companies and market intelligence firms.

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created Oct 29, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Amazon 3Q net income sinks, missing analyst views

(AP) -- Amazon's spending on expansion will eventually help its bottom line, but right now it's costing the online retailer on Wall Street.

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created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Apple loses round in Wall St.'s expectations game

Call it the curse of great expectations. Apple did just about everything right in its latest quarter. The company increased its profit by more than 50 percent and boosted revenue by nearly 40 percent over the same quarter ...

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created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Researchers find amplification of bias in advice to the unidentified and many

Professionals often give advice to many anonymous people. For example, financial analysts give public recommendations to buy, hold or sell stock, and medical experts formulate clinical guidelines that affect many patients.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Wall Street reviews Netflix's 'Qwikster' DVD split

(AP) -- Netflix's new double-feature is getting bad reviews on Wall Street.

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created Sep 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Apple shares hit record high ahead of earnings

Apple shares hit a record high on Wall Street on Monday ahead of what is expected to be another blockbuster quarterly earnings report by the California gadget-maker.

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created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0