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How Important Are Intelligent Cloud & Azure to Microsoft?
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) have climbed 41% over the last year as it impresses investors with strong top and bottom line growth and a keen eye for the future. Microsoft reported its Q4 financial results after the closing bell Thursday. So let's see how the company performed and how vital its much talked about Intelligent Cloud and Azure businesses are.
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by Sheraz Mian
We are off to a strong start in the Q2 earnings season.
Google to Take EU Ruling in Stride
by Sejuti Banerjea
Here's why investors shrugged off the $5 billion fine the EU slapped on Google.
Will EU's Crackdown on Google Help Rivals?
by Ritujay Ghosh
The European Union regulators slap Alphabet, Inc.'s (GOOGL) Google with an antitrust fine of 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) for illegally using its android software to suppress competition.
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Facebook
by Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Facebook
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Alphabet and Walmart
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Alphabet (GOOGL) to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
by Zacks Equity Research
Alphabet's (GOOGL) focus on artificial intelligence, cloud and acquisitions is likely to boost second-quarter results. However, higher expenses and litigation charges are headwinds.
3 Key Estimates for Microsoft's (MSFT) Q4 Earnings Report
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) closed lower on Wednesday just one day ahead of the release of its Q4 fiscal 2018 financial results, which are due out after the closing bell today. Thursday's report will likely impact Microsoft stock for some time, so let's see what investors should expect from its specific business units as they might be even more important than overall revenue and earnings growth.
Google Remains Strong After Antitrust Fine from EU
by Nimah Quadri
In recent news, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) was hit by a record-breaking $5 billion fine by EU regulators for breaking antitrust laws.
Should Investors Worry About IBM's Groupon (GRPN) Lawsuit?
by Afrasiab Mian
Groupon (GRPN) made headlines Tuesday after IBM announced a $167 million lawsuit for violation of four of its e-commerce IPs. Is this as bad as it sounds for Groupon, or are potential concerns overblown? We'll give you the full rundown here.
Microsoft (MSFT) Slips 0.78% Ahead of Earnings: What To Watch
by Benjamin Rains
Microsoft (MSFT) saw its stock price dip 0.78% to hit $105.12 per share Wednesday, just one day before the tech power is set to report its Q4 fiscal 2018 financial results. So let's take a look at what investors should expect from Microsoft after the closing bell Thursday.
Should You Buy Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings?
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) slipped in morning trading Wednesday, just one day before the company is set to report its Q4 and fiscal 2018 financial results. This might be a sign that investors are nervous about Microsoft ahead of its earnings release, but MSFT stock has still outpaced its industry and the S&P 500 since the start of the year.
Facebook Hits 52-Week High on Mobile Ads & Instagram Growth
by Zacks Equity Research
Facebook (FB) benefits from growing mobile advertisement revenue, Instagram adoption and huge user base across all its platforms.
Stock Market News For Jul 18, 2018
by Zacks Equity Research
Markets closed sharply higher on Tuesday, led by a rally in tech stocks.
Apple (AAPL) App Store Revenues Surpass Google Play Again
by Zacks Equity Research
Per a recent report by Sensor Tower, Apple's (AAPL) App Store earns nearly double that of Google Play in spite of its app downloads being half.
Walmart And Microsoft To Take On Amazon
by Sejuti Banerjea
Your enemy???s enemy is your friend.
Is Joining Forces the Only Path to Survival for Tribune (TRCO) and Sinclair (SBGI)?
by Afrasiab Mian
After FCC Chairman Ajit Pai voiced his concerns over the proposed deal, shares of both Tribune (TRCO) and Sinclair (SBGI) plummeted. Just how important is it for the two firms to come together?
Microsoft Roundup: Teams, Surface, Azure, Notepad, Face ID
by Sejuti Banerjea
Microsoft (MSFT) announced new products and enhancements last week, asked the government to regulate usage of facial recognition software and signed a deal with cloud-focused data warehouse Snowflake.
A Spread of ETFs to Tap the Dip in FANGs
by Sweta Killa
Given the crash in Netflix shares and the resultant pain in other FANGs, investors shouldn't completely write off these from their holdings. Instead, they should tap them in a basket form via ETFs having the largest exposure to FANGs.
Netflix Disappoints, What Lies Ahead for Other FANG Stocks?
by Sweta Killa
After disappointing result from Netflix, where are the other FANG stocks headed this earnings?
Amazon Roundup: Prime Day, Network Switches, PillPack, More
by Sejuti Banerjea
Amazon's (AMZN) Prime Day, its rumored entry into the network switching business and its PillPack acquisition are the top stories in this roundup.
Should You Buy Amazon (AMZN) Stock On Prime Day?
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Amazon (AMZN) opened higher Monday, touching another new all-time high directly before the start of its annual Prime Day. Aside from the hype and gimmicks surrounding its widely popular shopping holiday, Prime Day is important because although AWS has expanded, Jeff Bezos' firm is still a retail business at its core.
Facebook (FB) Boosts AI, Hires Google Chip Development Head
by Zacks Equity Research
Facebook (FB) is reportedly hiring Shahriar Rabii, Google's AI head of chip development in its efforts to develop in-house chips.
PC Shipments Witness Solid Growth in Q2 Per Gartner, IDC
by Zacks Equity Research
The PC industry benefited in the second quarter from improving demand from business customers owing to migration to Windows 10.
Stock Market News For Jul 13, 2018
by Zacks Equity Research
U.S. stock markets rebounded on Thursday buoyed by strong performance of technology sector with several tech behemoths closing at record levels