Nov 12, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFA1 Simple Reason Why Apple Pay Will Crush CurrentCApple CEO Tim Cook criticized other mobile payment services as being "self-interested." CurrentC is the quintessential self-interested payment service.
Nov 12, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAThe World’s Fastest Growing Smartphone Maker Is Now Worth Over $40 BillionXiaomi is reportedly looking to raise some fresh capital to help fund international expansion.
Nov 12, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFA2 Ways Apple, Inc. May Benefit From Home Depot’s Massive BreachHome Depot is just the latest in a long string of retailers falling victim to massive cyber attacks. Here's how Apple could be an inadvertent beneficiary.
Nov 11, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAThese Are The Only 3 Things Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Cares AboutMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella is focusing primarily on growing Windows, Office 365, and Azure. Everything else is an extension or a feature of those core businesses.
Nov 11, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAGoPro and Its CEO Want to Cash in on Its Soaring Share PriceFollowing an impressive run-up in share price, wearable action camera specialist GoPro and its executives are selling some stock. Should investors be concerned?
Nov 11, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAAT&T Is Going South of the BorderAs smaller rivals aggressively grab postpaid subscribers in the U.S., AT&T is looking abroad for growth opportunities.
Nov 10, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAThis Is Amazon.com’s Take On The Virtual AssistantFollowing a string of voice-recognition and virtual assistant acquisitions, Amazon has finally unveiled its answer to Apple Siri, Google Now, and Microsoft Cortana. Say hello to Amazon Echo.
Nov 8, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAApple Inc.’s Latest Supplier Negotiating Tactics With GT Advanced RevealedNew details emerge about Apple's one-sided partnership with sapphire specialist GT Advanced Technology. Why did management accept such a risky deal?
Nov 8, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAThis Could Be Why Your iPhone 6 Is Crashing – And How Apple Might Fix ItA handful iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users are reporting problems with higher storage models, but the good news is that Apple may have pinpointed the problem. Don't expect a flashy iPhone recall, though.
Nov 8, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAHere’s Why Your Verizon Cell Phone Bill Isn’t Going Down Anytime SoonAmid intensifying competition in the domestic wireless industry, Verizon is resisting pressure to cut its prices. So long as the company can maintain a network advantage, prices aren't coming down.
Nov 7, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFALinkedIn Has Yet Another Untapped Growth Market -- and It's HugeLinkedIn continues to slowly build tools and applications that could eventually become a customer relationship management platform. Will the professional network one day decide to enter the massive CRM market?
Nov 7, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAMicrosoft Makes Another Bold Mobile MoveMicrosoft adds key features to the free versions of its mobile Office apps, as it continues to successfully transition its most important business to a subscription model.
Nov 7, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAAmazon.com Should Stop Comparing the Fire Phone to the Original KindleAmazon isn't fazed by the quick failure of its Fire Phone, instead opting to take a longer-term view. The device has already cost shareholders dearly, and the pain doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon.
Nov 7, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAApple Pay Is Actually Helping Google Wallet AdoptionGoogle's own mobile payment service is seeing some renewed interest following the introduction of Apple Pay.
Nov 6, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAMicrosoft and Dropbox Form an Unlikely AllianceMicrosoft expands Office's reach by integrating with one of the most popular cloud storage and file sharing services out there.
Nov 6, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAIs Apple About to Kill the iPad Mini?The Apple rumor mill suggests that the Mac maker is about to discontinue the iPad Mini. Does this speculation have any legs?
Nov 5, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAWhy LinkedIn Wants More CashLInkedIn announces a convertible note offering as it hopes to raise over $1 billion in fresh capital.
Nov 4, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFASprint Is About to Pass the No. 3 Title to T-MobileT-Mobile CEO Legere is about to be proven right. Sprint's dismal earnings are testing investors' patience.
Nov 4, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFAIs Facebook Headed to $90?Facebook has pulled back after earnings, which could very well be a buying opportunity. One Street analyst thinks shares are headed to $90.
Nov 3, 2014 by Evan Niu, CFASamsung’s Galaxy Note Edge Launches Nov. 14 And Costs Too MuchSamsung announces pricing and availability of its Galaxy Note Edge.
