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Sam Mattera

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Sam has a love of all things finance. He writes about tech stocks and consumer goods.

Recent Articles by Sam Mattera

Apr 16, 2014 by Sam Mattera

3 Tech Stocks Active on Wednesday

Intel is lagging the Dow Jones, while Yahoo! and Twitter are volatile.

Apr 16, 2014 by Sam Mattera

One of Google Inc.'s Biggest Problems Could Be About to Get Much Worse

The smartwatch revolution seems poised to grow the fragmentation gap between Google's Android and Apple's iOS.

Apr 15, 2014 by Sam Mattera

3 Tech Stocks to Watch on Tuesday

Intel, Pandora, and Google are active tech movers on Tuesday.

Apr 15, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Samsung's Botched Apple Rip-Off Is a Blown Opportunity for eBay

Samsung's latest smartphone replicates a feature offered by Apple's current flagship, but critics have found the feature largely useless. Why eBay could be the company most exposed.

Apr 14, 2014 by Sam Mattera

2 Tech Stocks Surge as the Dow Jones Snaps Back

Shares of WebMD and F5 Networks are rising alongside the Dow Jones.

Apr 13, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Samsung Is Crushing Apple in 1 Major Way

Samsung may not be selling as many high-end handsets, but it's beating Apple in one important arena.

Apr 12, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Google Inc.'s Android TV Could Fail

Google could have a difficult time competing with its hardware partners, including Samsung and Sony.

Apr 12, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Nintendo Just Blew Its Last Chance to Save the Wii U

One of Nintendo's biggest games could've saved the Wii U -- now it could be its undoing.

Apr 11, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Netflix's Lack of Hardware Could Come Back to Haunt It

Netflix could be at a disadvantage, as it depends on Amazon, Sony, and Microsoft to distribute its service.

Apr 11, 2014 by Sam Mattera

These 2 Dow Jones Giants Could Soon Face Intense Competition

Dow Jones components AT&T and Verizon Communications control most of the U.S. wireless industry -- but for how much longer?

Apr 9, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Amazon's FireTV Is Better Than Apple and Google's Alternatives -- For Now

Amazon has surpassed Apple and Google in the TV space, but its lead could be short-lived.

Apr 9, 2014 by Sam Mattera

2 Dow Jones Stocks That Could Benefit From the End of Windows XP

Microsoft and Intel could see a sales boost, but Google is looking to take advantage of the change.

Apr 9, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Apple and Samsung Have Been Disappointing Critics for Years

Apple, Samsung, and the myth of the "incremental update."

Apr 8, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Showtime Anytime's Expansion Could Net CBS More Subscribers

CBS' premium cable network is slowly becoming more like Netflix and Time Warner's HBO.

Apr 8, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Chinese Internet Stocks Rally as Microsoft Falls

Shares of Sohu and Baidu are surging even as Dow Jones component Microsoft falls.

Apr 8, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Amazon's FireTV Is a Major Threat to Sony's PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox

Amazon's FireTV could pressure Sony and Microsoft in the years ahead.

Apr 8, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Google Has Forced Microsoft to Change Its Business Forever

For as long as there's been Windows, Microsoft has charged for it. But thanks to Google, those days are over.

Apr 7, 2014 by Sam Mattera

Billionaire David Einhorn's 5 Most Controversial Short Sales

Hedge fund legend David Einhorn runs Greenlight Capital. Although it's mostly a long fund, he has made some controversial short sales in recent years, including Keurig Green Mountain, Herbalife, and Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Apr 7, 2014 by Sam Mattera

These Tech Stocks are Dropping Even as Intel Rises

Shares of Yahoo! and Groupon were slipping as Intel outperformed the Dow Jones.

Apr 5, 2014 by Sam Mattera

The Best Set-Top Boxes for Streaming Video

Amazon, Google, Apple, and TiVo all have their offerings, but which set-top box is the best on the market?

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