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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

Dec 29, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Will Google Sell a Nexus 12 in 2014?

Will Google partner with Samsung to sell a larger Nexus tablet in 2014? Apple is reportedly planning to move into the space.

Dec 29, 2013 by Sam Mattera

New Tech Devices From Apple, Google, and Microsoft Will Dominate 2014

Investors should expect new products from all three in the year ahead.

Dec 28, 2013 by Sam Mattera and Jamal Carnette, CFA

Is Apple a Stock to Own in 2014? Two Fools Debate

Should investors hold Apple in their portfolio in 2014? Two Fools debate Apple's prospects as Google and AT&T could challenge the iPhone-maker next year.

Dec 27, 2013 by Sam Mattera and Jamal Carnette, CFA

Is Microsoft a Stock to Own in 2014? Two Fools Debate

Should investors hold Microsoft in their portfolios in 2014? Two Fools debate Microsoft's prospects as Google and Apple continue to pressure Windows.

Dec 27, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Is Intel a Stock to Own in 2014? Two Fools Debate

Should investors hold Intel in their portfolios in 2014? Two Fools debate Intel's prospects as Microsoft's Windows platform continues to struggle.

Dec 27, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Sprint, BlackBerry, and Cisco Beat the Dow on Friday

Shares of Sprint, BlackBerry, and Cisco were outperforming on a day where the Dow Jones Industrial Average was roughly flat.

Dec 26, 2013 by Sam Mattera

3-D Printing Stocks, Microsoft Beating the Dow

While the Dow Jones was up early on Thursday, Microsoft, 3D Systems, and Voxeljet were outperforming the index.

Dec 25, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Google Gains Another Ally in Its War With Microsoft

Yet another hardware company has announced it will offer PCs powered by Google's ChromeOS. Microsoft should be worried.

Dec 24, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Is Apple Going to Steal Samsung’s Phone Strategy?

Google's hardware partners, notably Samsung, have used this tatic heavily in recent years. A new rumor has Apple adopting it in 2014.

Dec 24, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Apple and Google’s TV Offerings Have Dramatically Improved

Apple and Google continue to make their streaming products better, benefitting Netflix in the process.

Dec 23, 2013 by Sam Mattera

The Most Important Part of Apple's Deal With China Mobile Is Still Unknown

Apple's iPhone will soon be available on the world's largest carrier, but whether Apple can take share from Samsung and other Android OEMs remains to be seen.

Dec 23, 2013 by Sam Mattera

These 3 Stocks Are Crushing the Dow Today

Shares of Verizon, Apple, and GSV Capital were outperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average early on Monday.

Dec 22, 2013 by Sam Mattera

After You Watch This on Netflix, You'll Never Go to SeaWorld Again

SeaWorld can thank Netflix for its current PR disaster.

Dec 21, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Is T-Mobile About to Steal Millions of Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint Customers?

T-Mobile plans to roll out "Un-Carrier 4.0" in January. It could cost its rivals millions of subscribers.

Dec 21, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Nintendo’s Wii U Is Costing It Billions

Nintendo's stubborn insistence on keeping its games to its own hardware is costing the company billions in lost sales. Quality games released by publishers like Activision-Blizzard and Take-Two Interactive have been able to far outsell Nintendo's AAA titles.

Dec 20, 2013 by Sam Mattera

3 Tech Stocks Beating the Dow on Friday

Even with the Dow Jones' gain on Friday, a few tech stocks were doing better. Red Hat, BlackBerry, and Cisco were all up on the session.

Dec 19, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Sony Gets the Google Makeover, but It Still Needs to Beat Apple in Japan

Sony has released its first Google Play Edition device. That could help it sell more Android devices, but Apple's success in Japan suggests Sony has its hands full.

Dec 19, 2013 by Sam Mattera

AMD Had a Great 2013, Even With the PC's Decline

PC chip maker AMD rallied tremendously in 2013, solidly outperforming both of its chief rivals NVIDIA and Intel.

Dec 19, 2013 by Sam Mattera

Apple's Move to 64-Bit Highlights Google's Weakness

Apple's A7 chip has apparently caught Qualcomm off guard, and the move to 64-bit could leave Google's Android ecosystem behind.

Dec 19, 2013 by Sam Mattera

3 Tech Stocks Crushing the Dow on Thursday

Shares of IBM, Oracle, and Pandora are all beating the Dow Jones Industrial Average early on Thursday.

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