May 17, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWas Google's Generosity Actually a Sign of Weakness?Google just handed out $1,300 Chromebooks to attendees of Google I/O 2013. Could that be a sign that the pricey laptop isn't selling as well, or that it wants more developers onboard with high resolutions?
May 17, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhy Aruba Networks Shares PlungedIs this meaningful, or just another movement?
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFACongratulations, MicrosoftIDC releases its estimate on smartphone platforms in the first quarter. Years after launching Windows Phone with the goal of overtaking BlackBerry, Microsoft has succeeded... for now.
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAThe Most Important Thing Missing From Google's AnnouncementsThe search giant seemingly announced everything under the sun yesterday at its I/O conference. However, there was one incredibly important item missing from the agenda that investors were expecting. Where is the next Nexus 7?
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFASamsung Throws Google a BoneGoogle unveils a Galaxy S4 running stock Android, which seemingly goes against everything that Samsung has been pursuing recently. The device is clearly a peace offering intended to bolster the pair's relationship.
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAThis Is Exactly How Bullish David Einhorn Is on AppleHedge fund disclosures are starting to roll in for the first quarter. Some notable funds have unloaded Apple shares, while David Einhorn takes the opportunity to significantly boost his holdings.
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAGoogle Kicks Microsoft While It's DownMicrosoft recently took matters into its own hands by making a YouTube app, since Google wouldn't make one. Google was not impressed.
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFADid Apple Inadvertently Cause Facebook Home to Flop?Facebook's new Home offering is an important strategic initiative for the social network, but it's mostly fallen flat. Is Apple somehow to blame for Home's cold reception?
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhy NQ Mobile Shares Got CrushedIs this meaningful, or just another movement?
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhy Advanced Micro Devices Shares PlungedIs this meaningful, or just another movement?
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAApple Hits 50 Billion Apps DownloadedApple said users are downloading apps at a rate of 800 per second.
May 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAIt's Official: Samsung Owns AndroidSamsung is enjoying Android more than Google is, according to Strategy Analytics. The market researcher estimates that Samsung generates more revenue and profit from the platform than the search giant does.
May 15, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFACould Apple Possibly Be Worth Just $240?An Apple bear made headlines this week by proclaiming that the Mac maker is worth just $240. However, digging into the analysis shows that it's chock-full of unrealistic assumptions that the business will crumble overnight.
May 15, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAHow Impressive Was Samsung's Galaxy S4 Launch?Samsung moved 4 million Galaxy S4 units in April. That's impressive, even though a large chunk of those were selling into the company's distribution channel.
May 15, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhy Photronics Shares Got CrushedIs this meaningful, or just another movement?
May 14, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAVerizon Chooses Not to Be StingyContrary to previous rumors, Verizon Wireless decides to distribute $7 billion to its owners.
May 14, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAThe First Real Facebook Phone Has BombedFollowing reports that HTC's First wasn't selling well, AT&T may be considering discontinuing the device just a month after it launched exclusively on Ma Bell's network.
May 14, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAPayPal and Apple Want to Kill Your PasswordThe password isn't long for this world. As the security requirements for our increasingly digital lives continue to rise, a simple string of numbers and letters simply won't cut it anymore.
May 14, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWith or Without Google, Motorola Is Pushing OnwardEven if Google has abandoned development of the rumored "X Phone," Motorola may be going it alone and launching on AT&T's network. There are several reasons why such a move makes sense for Googorola.
May 14, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFASooner or Later, Google Must Resurrect This Doomed NexusThe Nexus Q was doomed from the start. The high price and limited functionality of the streaming set-top box ensured that it would die before even launching. Google needs to bring it back, but do it right this time.
