Jul 7, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFADon Mattrick Can't Save Zynga From ItselfZynga investors are pinning their hopes on freshly minted CEO Don Mattrick. Is their optimism misplaced?
Jul 7, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFADo People Hate the iPhone 5?A recent study found that people hate the iPhone 5, based on early reactions on social media networks. Since when did tweets become an actionable investing metric?
Jul 7, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWill Japan's Biggest Carrier Ever Cave to the iPhone?NTT DoCoMo continues to shun Apple's device, but it's also been bleeding customers in the process. Will the carrier eve give in and get in bed with Apple?
Jul 7, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFACan Dell Beat Apple to the Punch?Dell missed the boat on mobile, but that doesn't mean it has to miss the boat in wearables. Could Dell launch a smartwatch before Apple does?
Jul 7, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFASamsung's Fumble Gives Apple an OpeningInvestors aren't impressed with Samsung's forecast that calls for record profits, as analysts were expecting more. Slowing Galaxy S4 sales are an opportunity for the company's biggest rival to step up and steal the show.
Jul 6, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAAmazon.com Does It AgainFew companies love to cut prices like Amazon.com loves to cut prices. The e-tail giant just dropped the price of its Kindle Fire HD. Here are several reasons why Amazon is feeling so generous.
Jul 6, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAHTC Just Broke Google's PromiseGoogle made a promise over two years ago about Android software updates, but unfortunately OEM and carrier partners aren't always able to deliver.
Jul 6, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAApple Doesn't Like How iPhones Are SoldThe vast majority of iPhones are still sold through third-party retailers. That's something that Tim Cook wants to change, and he has some ideas on how to make that happen.
Jul 6, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhy Apple's Seemingly Minor Move Has PC Makers TerrifiedApple's attention to detail has always been an advantage over the competition. Combining a slew of small conveniences adds up to a better experience, and Apple has another one up its sleeve.
Jul 5, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAHow NVIDIA Could Score in Future iPhonesApple would never consider putting a Tegra processor in the iPhone, but it could potentially want to incorporate NVIDIA's graphics technology in other ways now that NVIDIA is willing to license its IP.
Jul 5, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAShould ARM Holdings Be Scared of Intel and NVIDIA?British chip designer ARM Holdings recently gave up all of its 2013 gains on competitive fears from two chip makers. Should investors be concerned?
Jul 4, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFACan This Exec Be Microsoft's Jony Ive?For a company that doesn't have a strong track record in hardware, Microsoft remains intent on focusing on devices. Can Julie Larson-Green be the right woman for the hardware job?
Jul 4, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhat's About to Happen to the iPhone Lineup?Apple is expected to shift its iPhone product strategy this year with multiple new models. What will happen to the company's pricing strategy?
Jul 3, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAIs Nokia Bailing on Smartphones?Investors have been keeping a close eye on Nokia's cash position. The company is in a spending mood considering its buyout of a joint venture. Will it sell off the smartphone business next?
Jul 3, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAAmazon Crosses the Gaming LineThe e-tail kingpin opens up its social gaming service to support all Android devices, a clear shot at Google's side of Android.
Jul 3, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAIs Another Writedown Coming for BlackBerry?BlackBerry is no stranger to inventory writedowns -- the company ate nearly half a billion dollars in PlayBooks not long ago. It may have to do the same with its growing inventory balance.
Jul 3, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAIs Apple Hooking Up With Cable?Apple may be preparing to partner with one of the top cable operators. Doing so would be an important precursor for launching Apple TV, but there's still more that the Mac maker needs to do.
Jul 2, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAFacebook Wants to Become ZyngaFacebook's payments business has suffered alongside Zynga's fall. Zynga has tried to become a game publisher, and now Facebook may try its social hand.
Jul 2, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAAs Verizon Wraps Up, AT&T Catches UpNo. 2 domestic carrier AT&T expands its LTE network into more markets, helping it close the gap with Verizon Wireless.
Jul 2, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFADid Intel Just Get Shut Out at Apple?Intel made a huge mistake by passing on the first iPhone. With reports that Apple has partnered with Taiwan Semiconductor, will the chip giant miss out again?
