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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

Oct 22, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Microsoft Corp. Should Kill Its Lumia Smartphones, But it Won't

With Microsoft's impressive new Lumia hardware and Windows 10 software still unlikely to make a dent in mobile, should Microsoft simply shutters its long-losing Lumia division once and for all?

Oct 21, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Tim Brugger, and Daniel B. Kline

Better Buy Now: Facebook Inc vs. Twitter Inc

In a clash of social media's top stocks, a team of Fool contributors make their cases for whether Facebook or Twitter shares offer investors better promise in today's market.

Oct 21, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Will Amazon.com Inc. Disrupt Tableau, Splunk, and Qlik Technologies?

Although current BI software powers Tableau, Splunk, and Qlik enjoy a meaningful head start, Amazon's recent entry into this booming cloud market deserves their investors' attention.

Oct 19, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

A Historic Moment for Alphabet Inc.'s Google

And what is Alphabet doing to monetize the move to mobile search?

Oct 19, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

As Facebook Inc. Expands Internet.org in Africa, Does the Service Violate Net Neutrality?

Critics continue to shine a light on some of the difficulties that come with balancing business needs with public works.

Oct 18, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Tim Brugger, and Steve Symington

3 Tech Earnings Reports to Watch This Week

With earnings season hitting a crescendo, what should investors expect when IBM, eBay, and Alphabet report?

Oct 17, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Inside Sony Corp (ADR)'s Quiet Transformation

As Sony attempts to put an end to its own "lost decade," a recent move from the Japanese electronics giant serves as a perfect example of CEO Kazuo Hirai's turnaround strategy.

Oct 14, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

What Comcast's and Verizon's New Streaming Gambits Mean for the Future of TV

As big tech companies jockey for position with their TV offerings, a new spate of online TV services from Comcast and Verizon signal the rising importance mobile will play in shaping the future of how we watch television.

Oct 13, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Steve Symington, and Jamal Carnette, CFA

3 Tech Stocks That Could Disappoint This Earnings Season

With earnings season picking up steam, Foolish contributors highlight why investors will do well to watch upcoming earnings reports from tech stocks Baidu, Yelp, and Twitter.

Oct 13, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Steve Symington, and Jamal Carnette, CFA

3 Tech Stocks That Could Surprise This Earnings Season

With earnings season starting, several Foolish contributors share their thinking on why tech names such as Analog Devices, Corning, and Amazon.com are poised to surprise investors with their upcoming reports.

Oct 12, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Twitter Inc. Tumbled: Why the Market's Reaction to Dorsey's Return Was Dead Wrong

Making the case that newly reinstated CEO Jack Dorsey is the right man at the right time to help fix Twitter's most pernicious problems.

Oct 11, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

The Silent Explosion of Apple Inc.'s Enterprise Arm

As Apple continues to push into new markets in search of new growth opportunities, CEO Tim Cook recently revealed a hugely unexpected, and quite encouraging, number regarding the tech giant's high-potential enterprise business.

Oct 10, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Amazon Takes On Uber Over the Future of Delivery

With on-demand becoming an increasingly important area of retail, a recent move pits Amazon in competition with Uber, and that's a great thing for its shareholders.

Oct 10, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

1 Critical Way Alphabet Inc's Self-Driving Cars Will Mirror Apple Inc.'s Project Titan

As we learn more about Apple's and Alphabet's (previously called Google) automotive aspirations, it appears these two tech rivals will share a similar strategy in one extremely important regard.

Oct 5, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Life Beyond 140 Characters: Inside What Could Be a Historic Shift in Twitter's Strategy

As Twitter struggles to realize its much-touted potential, a bold move in overhauling perhaps its most defining feature could unlock massive value for the microblogging service.

Oct 5, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Dan Caplinger, and Brian Stoffel

3 Tech Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

Although the words "tech" and "dividend" typically don't go hand in hand, established tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Intel deserve investors' attention for their prodigious payouts.

Oct 4, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

What Does This Music Industry Report Mean for Apple Inc., Pandora, and Spotify?

Parsing a music industry authority's recent report to see what the current industrywide sea change could hold for these companies.

Oct 3, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Amazon's Fall TV Preview Is Out: Here's What You Need to Know

With Amazon Streaming Video noting an impressive number of Emmy wins, we preview the ecommerce giant's upcoming fall lineup as it continues its breakneck competition with Netflix.

Oct 2, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

What Can Apple Inc.'s Project Titan Tell Us About Its Smart Home Ambitions?

Although few realized it at the time, Apple's CarPlay signaled the gradual development of its hugely important automotive efforts. So what does HomeKit mean for Apple's connected home ambitions?

Oct 2, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

After Its Earnings Miss, Is BlackBerry Ltd. a Terminal Short?

BlackBerry stock continues to trade lower in the wake of yet another disappointing earnings report. Whether investors stand a chance of profiting from its tenuous business model pivot remains far from a sure thing.

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