Evan Niu, CFA

Nuance has always been difficult to value due to its acquisitive ways. At current prices, should investors buy in or wait?

Microsoft just closed out a fiscal year, and struggles in its core businesses remain. That hasn't stopped shares from enjoying healthy gains in 2013, though.

Apple shares have dragged their feet so far this year, in part due to a lack of product catalysts. Tim Cook has teased new products coming this fall, which is what investors are waiting for.

Social networker Facebook becomes the latest major tech giant to shun Flash in favor of open standards. Should Adobe investors care, or should they focus on the transition to subscription models?

Device exclusivity is on the decline as smartphone vendors fight the demands of wireless carriers.

The tablet market may be taking a breather right now, but it's still set to soar over the next few years. Unfortunately for investors, there aren't a whole lot of investing opportunities to capitalize on this trend, at least when it comes to hardware.

In stark contrast to the storylines of 2012, Facebook is now all about mobile -- and the company's 2013 performance shows it. Even if Facebook borrows ideas from rivals, the social network is building a solid business.

Investors have been awaiting HP's turnaround to begin. Shares have rallied significantly from their lows, but there are still some long-term challenges facing the underlying business.

The search giant has enjoyed healthy gains so far this year, while certain rivals have lagged the broader market. Google has some challenges, but its core business remains solid, and it has opportunities in several key geographical markets.

Japanese gaming stalwart Nintendo reports gloomy Wii U sales. With two looming threats from Microsoft and Sony on the horizon, is more pain in store for Nintendo?

The South Korean giant is preparing to launch Tizen, its own open-source platform that is considered a hedge against Android reliance. Should Google be worried?

Shares of LinkedIn have enjoyed an incredible year in 2013, with gains of over 100%. That's brought along premium valuations, but the company could be worth it thanks to its disruptive ways.

The Mac maker has seen some soft spots within the important Chinese smartphone market, and is now the No. 6 vendor according to Canalys. Can Apple recover?

If Google Chromecast hopes to challenge Apple TV, the search giant needs to get this important group of stakeholders engaged. Without them, Chromecast will fail.

Microsoft has been and continues to be a value play, and the current valuation figures are evidence of that. Cash flow remains strong and the dividend is safe, but does that make Microsoft a buy?

Apple investors may be fretting over recent tablet market share losses, but product cycles and market segmentation are making the situation appear worse than it is.

The Moto X has been officially unveiled, and the device features a high-end price with mid-range specs. Motorola is hoping that it can convey a value proposition focused on the overall experience, a strategy not unlike its rival from Cupertino.

Yelp has had an incredible year and continues to flirt with all-time highs. Along with the rise comes frothy valuations that the social reviewer will need to justify eventually to investors.

Investors sold off shares of Nuance after earnings, but they quickly recovered as the market realized things weren't that bad. In fact, the long-term story remains intact.

Apple dodges a small bullet as the Obama administration vetoes an ITC injunction that was about to go into effect.