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Andrew Tonner

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Andrew Tonner is a senior tech specialist for The Motley Fool. He is a graduate of The University of Arizona with a degree in Finance.

Recent Articles by Andrew Tonner

Apr 9, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Amazon.com Inc Has Big Plans for Prime Now

In a textbook Amazon move, the world's dominant ecommerce company plans to leverage its Prime Now expedited delivery service to help further its monetization efforts.

Apr 9, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Is Snapchat a Threat to Facebook? 2 Charts Offer Conflicting Answers

Snapchat may be the last potential challenger standing for the social media leader behemoth. But whether you think it's a serious challenge depends on which statistics you see as more telling.

Apr 9, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Understanding Square's Business Model

In the first article of a series, I put small-business payments processor Square's evolving business model under the microscope.

Apr 8, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Apple Has a Major New Obstacle to Overcome in India

Apple intends to compete for a greater share of the world's second-largest smartphone market, and not everyone there is happy about it.

Apr 8, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Does Comcast’s $250 Million Groupon Investment Make Any Sense?

An investment fund created by the cable giant to invest in growth companies is starting with the daily deals laggard. But do the strategic partnership opportunities outweigh Groupon's profit problems?

Apr 7, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

What Apple Inc's and Spotify's Recent Moves Might Mean for the Future of Streaming Music

Could major changes be in store for streaming leaders like Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora?

Apr 6, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Ignore the Downgrades, LinkedIn Is a Great Buy Today

The world's largest professional social networking site got hit with its second downgrade in as many weeks. Here's what Wall Street is missing in its analysis.

May 19, 2017 by Andrew Tonner

The Clock Is Ticking on a Spotify IPO

As the Swedish streaming startup fills its coffers en route to an inevitable IPO, what could it mean for competitors like Apple, Alphabet, and Pandora?

Apr 4, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Bringing Back Its Founders Won't Solve Pandora's Woes

The digital radio pioneer’s recent management reshuffle only distracts from the company's more pressing problems.

Apr 4, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Nest's Problems Point to a Broader Lesson for Alphabet Inc.

Revelations about cultural and financial issues within the smart-home device maker show that even with the Google parent backing them, "moon shots" are never guaranteed.

Apr 3, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

As Apple Turns 40, Do Its Best Days Lie Ahead?

As it gradually settles into middle age, Apple will need to remember its younger self in order to continue driving ever-greater value for shareholders.

Apr 2, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

1 Important Update to Apple Inc's iPad Pro Few Noticed

Are embedded Apple SIM cards on iPads the start of something bigger?

Apr 2, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

How Apple Is Playing the Long Game With the iPhone SE

The lower profit margins for new entry-level iPhone may worry some Apple-watchers, but they fit perfectly with the firm's growth strategy.

Apr 2, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Sony Challenges Nintendo in the Mobile Games Gold Rush

With the Asian market for mobile games set to explode in coming years, both Sony and rival Nintendo are forming plans to cash in.

Mar 31, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Apple Inc. Partners With will.i.am for Its First Unscripted TV Series

Though interesting, Apple's latest exclusive content gambit shows why its Apple Music growth strategy simply doesn't work.

Mar 30, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Jawbone's Still Trying to Knock FitBit Off Its Pedestal

As the two fitness tracker companies slug it out in courtrooms and in the marketplace, the leader in wearables has taken a beating on Wall Street. But is Fitbit stock low enough to make it a fit buy for your portfolio again?

Mar 30, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

The Hidden Problem Reflected in Apple Inc.’s New iPhone and iPad

Yes, the latest device models upgraded and improved the tech behemoth's product line. But there's one thing that none of Apple's devices have done for a while that we're starting to miss.

Mar 29, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

As Twitter Turns 10, Are Better Days Ahead?

Struggling social blogging firm Twitter just passed a seminal milestone, but its biggest challenges likely lie ahead.

Mar 28, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

Inside Apple Inc's Weird Choice for Original Content

Apple Music brings Vice Media content to Apple Music, but does its strategy make sense?

Mar 27, 2016 by Andrew Tonner

3 Signs a Company is Undervalued

We're looking at real world examples from Amazon.com and IBM to show how some stocks can be seen as cheap, while others can prove patently overvalued.

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