Oracle New Products to Keep the Engine Firing
FBR Capital Markets attended Oracle Corp.’s financial analyst meeting and its annual user conference OpenWorld this week.
Apple iPhone 5 Rumored to Arrive in 2012; What Specs will It have?
In the Let's talk iPhone event, Apple Inc. unveiled iPhone 4S just to satisfy the feature-hungry fans with basic smartphone specifications. The iPhone 5 remained a mystery after all, but analysts are expecting the Cupertino tech giant to release a 4G LTE iPhone 5 in 2012.
Legacy of Master Innovator Steve Jobs Leaves Apple in Excellent Position
The co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of tech giant Apple Inc., Steven Paul Jobs, died on Wednesday, of a rare form of pancreatic cancer and related health complications.
Oracle Public Cloud: Making Play for Platform a Service
Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ: ORCL) announced the general availability of Fusion Applications during Wednesday evening's keynote and unveiled the company's new Platform-as-a-Service and Social Network offerings.
Steve Jobs Dead: Legendary Inventor Through the Years (PHOTOS)
Legendary Inventor Steven Paul Jobs, co-founder and former chief executive of tech giant Apple Inc., died on Wednesday at the age of 56 as he sadly could not overcome pancreatic cancer and related health complications.
No Apple iPhone 5: 10 Reasons Why iPhone 4S will Lose to Samsung Galaxy S2
The smartphone market is facing plenty of superphones from different manufacturers, but only two -- Apple iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy S2 -- are the devices that people might prefer over others due to the beautiful designs.
Adobe User Conference Focuses on Mobile, Tablets, Cloud
FBR Capital Markets attended Adobe Systems Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ADBE) annual user conference MAX earlier this week and found that it focused on mobile, tablets and cloud software.
Apple iPhone 4S Heads for Solid Release But Users are Underwhelmed
Apple Inc. took the wraps off the sequel of iPhone 4, called new iPhone 4S, at its Let's talk iPhone event Tuesday.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Possibly Just Hours Away: Roundup of Rumored Specs
Apple Inc. is possibly just hours away from announcing its next-generation iPhone, presumably called iPhone 5, at its Let's Talk iPhone event Tuesday. The next iteration of iPhone is expected to be escorted by iOS 5 and iCloud Web services.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (SPWRB, SODA, YHOO, NFLX, ERIC, HGSI, SVNT, ATPG, CENX, JDSU)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: SunPower, SodaStream International, Yahoo, Netflix, and LM Ericsson Telephone. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Human Genome Sciences, Savient Pharmaceuticals, ATP Oil & Gas, Century Aluminum, and JDS Uniphase.
Why Cheaper Apple iPhone Will be a Threat to Android, Windows Phones
Apple Inc. fans has been waiting and expecting the company to showcase the most anticipated smartphone iPhone 5 on Tuesday. The Apple's Let's Talk iPhone event is just hours away.
Adobe Creative Cloud: Update from MAX User Event
Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) announced its vision for combining services, community and applications with its Creative Cloud strategy. In addition, the company made some small yet important acquisitions that further strengthen its position in the world of open standards.
eBay: Best Investment in Mobile Payments, Says Analyst
Wedbush Securities sees eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) as the best investment in the growth of mobile payments.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (VRML, YHOO, GOLD, PWER, SONE, SGMO, MPEL, VTSS, WYNN, GMCR)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Vermillion, Yahoo, Randgold Resources, Power-One, and S1 Corp. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Sangamo Biosciences, Melco Crown Entertainment, Vitesse Semiconductor, Wynn Resorts, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.
Global Payments Upgraded at Jefferies
Jefferies & Co. upgraded its rating on shares of Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) to buy from hold with a price target of $50.
Fairchild Semiconductor Revenue Likely to Shrink Further in Q4: Analyst
FBR Capital Markets said its recent checks suggest Fairchild Semiconductor International's (NYSE: FCS) revenue are likely to shrink again in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (SIGA, MOTR, AMSC, CLNE, VOD, PAAS, DRYS, GOLD, TQNT, ARMH)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: SIGA Technologies, Motricity, American Superconductor, Clean Energy Fuels, and Vodafone Group. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Pan American Silver, DryShips, Randgold Resources, TriQuint Semiconductor, and ARM Holdings.
Apple's iPhone Rollout to Focus on OS, Cloud: Analyst
Apple Inc. is expected to conduct a press event on Oct. 4, which may see the release of iPhone 5 with iOS 5, according to analysts. Analysts at Jefferies are expecting Apple to focus on iOS 5 and its cloud service capabilities.
Electronic Payments Summit Finds Google Wallet as Promising
Jefferies' 2011 Electronic Payments Summit was held in New York on Sept. 20. The summit had six panel discussions focusing on private equity, prepaid, regulatory and legislative landscape, merchants and merchant acquirers, the future of U.S. debit and mobile money
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (NFLX, YHOO, VICL, LOGI, WPRT, MPEL, TZOO, JDSU, SODA)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Netflix, Yahoo!, and Vical. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Logitech International, Westport Innovations, Melco Crown Entertainment, Travelzoo, JDS Uniphase, and SodaStream International.
Are Government-Sponsored Enterprise Loan Limits Coming Down Next Week?
FBR Capital Markets anticipates that Congress will be unable to pass legislation to lower the loan limits below $625,500 until at least 2013, and expects that it could be even longer.
Digital China is a Quality Play in China's Consumption Growth Story: Analyst
Jefferies reiterated its positive stance on Digital China Holdings Ltd. as the underlying fundamentals of the company's business look strong particularly in the context of an uncertain macro environment.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (MLHR, AUTH, MCGC, CIGX, IESC, REXX, DRIV, SSYS, CASY, VSAT)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Herman Miller, AuthenTec, MCG Capital, Star Scientific, and Integrated Electrical Services. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Rex Energy, Digital River, Stratasys, Casey's General Stores, and ViaSat.
HTC Rhyme Targets Women; Will it Score Over iPhone 4?
HTC said its Android-powered smartphone called Rhyme would be available in the U.S. by Sept. 29 and by October in Europe and Asia.
Five Android Beasts That Could Deal Sucker Punch to Apple iPhone 5
Apple Inc. is tight-lipped about the release date of the most-anticipated smartphone, iPhone 5. However, when the device is launched, probably in early October, it is expected to have a bloody nose as Android devices like Samsung Galaxy S2, Motorola Photon 4G, Atrix 4G, HTC Sensation 4G and EVO 3D have become extremely popular in the market.
Essential LTE in Focus as Smartphone Patent Wars Heat Up
Jefferies performed a deep dive on 1,400 patents to determine the firms with essential LTE patents, in consultation with industry experts.
Apple's iCloud to Provide Stickiness to Other 'Connected Devices'
Wedbush Securities said iCloud should help drive other connected devices sales and strengthen Apple Inc.'s competitive barriers.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (PANL, ARMH, MNTA, MU, SINA, AAPL, MLNX, LOGI, NFLX, ASML, TEVA)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Universal Display, ARM Holdings, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Micron Technology, Sina, and Apple. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Mellanox Technologies, Logitech International, Netflix, ASML Holding, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.
Prudential Financial to Execute $1.5-Billion Stock Repurchases: Analyst
FBR Capital Markets believes Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE: PRU) will execute the $1.5- billion stock repurchase and will maintain an additional capital margin of $3.2 billion through the year-end 2013.
Aerospace & Defense Bus Trip Tales
RBC Capital Markets hosted an Aerospace & Defense bus trip for investors in Philadelphia and New Jersey, visiting Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE:PCP), Triumph Group Inc. (NYSE:TGI), The Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) and TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:TDG).
