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Ashraf Eassa

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Ashraf Eassa is a Senior Technology Specialist with The Motley Fool. He's an experienced and passionate technology stock analyst and investor with focus on semiconductor companies. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science as well as in Mathematics from the University of Vermont. You can write to him at [email protected] -- he doesn't bite!

Recent Articles by Ashraf Eassa

Oct 16, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Does Apple Need a Bigger iPhone?

With Apple's 5s still smashing sales records and iPad sales already coming under pressure, Apple faces the tough choice of whether to introduce a larger iPhone.

Oct 16, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Is Broadcom’s Core Business at Risk?

Broadcom's connectivity share continues to be robust, but is the party nearly over?

Oct 14, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

The Tablet Chip Wars Heat Up

The market share data for tablet processors is out and the fight is getting heated.

Oct 14, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Qualcomm Remains King of the Smartphones

With market share numbers for smartphone apps processors in, it's clear that Qualcomm remains King of the Smartphones.

Oct 14, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Intel's Tablet Story Begins, Smartphones Coming Soon

With tablets based on Intel's next-generation chips set to roll out in just a few days, the tablet story finally begins for Intel.

Oct 14, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Was Apple's iPhone 5c a Mistake?

With the iPhone 5c swooping in to save the day on gross margins, will Apple alienate its less spendthrift customers?

Oct 10, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

OCZ Comes Clean, but Still Remains a Risky Bet

Despite finally filing its financials, OCZ Technology Group still remains a highly risky bet that investors should avoid.

Oct 10, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

ARM Holdings Is Best in Class, But It's Already Priced In

While ARM Holdings has been an excellent growth story over the last couple of years as the proliferation of mobile devices spurred demand for royalty-bearing chips, the shares look far too pricey and the risks too real to buy today.

Oct 10, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Bad News for AMD

With Intel ready to squelch AMD's foray into the low cost, mainstream PC space with its own Atom-based products, things are looking worse for AMD.

Oct 10, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Microsoft Should Do Well In Tablets

While the Surface line of products may not be the answer, the flood of excellent designs at great price points from its partners could do the trick in helping Microsoft gain tablet market share

Oct 9, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Intel Needs to Power Windows Phone

While Microsoft's Windows Phone isn't the hottest platform on the block, Intel would be remiss to not become Microsoft's silicon vendor of choice in handsets.

Oct 9, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

AMD’s Server Problems Worsen, But Is There Hope?

AMD's position in servers has gone from bad to worse over the last several years, but will a paradigm shift in servers make a difference for the beleaguered firm?

Oct 9, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Great News for Intel

The first two-in-one tablet/PC convertible based on Intel's latest "Bay Trail" chip is available for pre-order on Amazon, and it looks to be doing quite well.

Oct 8, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Should NVIDIA Bulls Worry About AMD's Mantle?

With the hype building around AMD's Mantle API, is it time for NVIDIA bulls to retreat?

Oct 5, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Should Microsoft Kill the Surface?

With Microsoft's hardware partners stepping up their game, is it time for Microsoft to bow out of the hardware game?

Oct 5, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Intel's Server Lead Is Secure

Despite the excitement around ARM servers, Intel's data-center moat is wide, deep, and filled with sharks

Oct 3, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Should Apple or Intel Buy Broadcom’s Mobile Business?

With Broadcom's investments not paying off thus far in cellular, would it be better for the company to just sell its entire connectivity business?

Sep 30, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Despite Legal Troubles, Marvell Looks Interesting

Despite a patent trial loss to Carnegie Mellon University, Marvell's exposure to a number of interesting end markets makes it a compelling tech stock.

Sep 30, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Be Patient With Broadcom

Despite a tough July quarter and reports that Broadcom's wafer orders have been cut, the long-term story is still A-OK for this semiconductor giant.

Sep 30, 2013 by Ashraf Eassa

Lenovo Could Be Intel's Best Shot at Gaining a Foothold in Smartphones

With a smartphone world dominated by Qualcomm, Intel's going to need some friends as it finally launches competitive chips. Lenovo, the world's top PC vendor, is just the friend Intel needs to win.

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