Apple's Cash Pile to Cross $100B in Q2, May Declare Dividend Next Quarter
Apple has posted a record quarterly results on strong demand for iPhone, iPad, and Macs. The company's cash pile reached near $100 billion and is expected to surpass the coveted $100 billion mark next quarter.
Strong iPhone Sales May Boost Qualcomm's Licensing Revenues
Apple, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) strong quarterly report with significant upside to iPhone units and solid upside to iPad would naturally be viewed as a positive for Apple supply chain companies including Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM).
Apple Upside Positive for Broadcom, Avago: Analyst
Jefferies said that Apple's better than expected quarterly results is positive for Broadcom Corp. (NASDAQ: BRCM) and Avago Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: AVGO).
Apple Profit View Raised at Brigantine Advisors
Brigantine Advisors has raised its first-quarter profit estimate for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) on strong iPhone shipments.
Google Safer To Buy after Sell-Off
Fourth-quarter results of Google, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) missed revenue and earnings expectations as the search-engine giant experienced a drop in search advertising rates.
iPad 3 May Come with Quad-Core A5 Chip
The launch of the iBooks 2 app further substantiates expectations that Apple may put a quad-core chipset in the iPad 3, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2012.
Apple iPhone 5 May Come with 4-Inch Display: Analyst
Technology giant Apple may finally increase the size of iPhone 5 display to 4-inch from the current 3.5-inch, according to a Wall Street analyst.
Eastman Kodak Files for Chapter 11, Gets $950M Credit Line from Citigroup
Photography firm Eastman Kodak Company and its U.S. subsidiaries have filed for chapter 11 business to boost liquidity, monetize non-strategic intellectual property and fairly resolve legacy liabilities.
Amazon Kindle Fire May Be More Profitable Than Expected
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) began shipping its much-anticipated Kindle Fire tablet Nov.14, a day earlier than its original Nov.15 shipping date. There are some assumptions that Amazon is selling its tablet for a loss at $199, but it doesn't appear to be the case considering the long-term aspects of the device.
Jerry Yang May Bid for Yahoo after Quitting Board
Yahoo, Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) has announced the resignation of Jerry Yang from its board of directors and all other positions he held at Yahoo. Additionally, Yang also resigned from the boards of Yahoo Japan and Alibaba Group.
Top Five Drivers of India's Inflation
Observers of India's economy may wonder why inflation has persistently remained high over recent years - much higher than that in many other Asian economies.
Top Reasons Why Apple Could Trump Amazon in Digital Textbooks
Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to announce a digital textbook creation toolkit at its Jan. 19 event in New York City. The move could spell trouble for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN).
Will CDS Tackle the European Financial System?
The European sovereign debt crisis has been festering for nearly three years, and some observers wonder whether the credit default swaps (CDS) that have been written on the government of Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain represent another source of risk for the world's financial institutions.
Microsoft Profit View Lowered by FBR
FBR Capital Markets has lowered its profit estimates of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), citing lower PC shipments.
Droid Razr Maxx vs. iPhone 4S: Can Motorola's Beefed-Up Razr Trump Apple's Beast
The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, which is almost similar in specifications to the Droid Razr, was released at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and boasts, as the highlight of its specs sheet, a much-improved battery back-up capability.
Asus Transformer Prime TF700T vs Acer Iconia Tab A500: How do They Stack up?
Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime has been the talk of the town since its release in December. At CES 2012, Asus announced a new model of Transformer Prime TF700T with a bigger battery and screen resolution. Rest of the specs is similar to the original Transformer Prime.
BlueStacks Brings Android Apps to Windows 8: Google's Pain Could be Microsoft's Gain
BlueStacks would be the armor Microsoft would be looking at as it is gearing up to launch its Windows 8 operating system, which is expected to work on both PCs and tablets with the tablet version termed as Metro.
Top Free Jailbreak Apps for iOS 5
Now that the Dream Team of jailbreakers has finally broken the sandbox issue, which was blocking the release of the eagerly awaited untethered jailbreak for A5-powered devices, let's take a look at the top free jailbreak apps available through Cydia for iOS 5...
Asus Transformer Prime vs Sony Tablet S: How Do They Stack Up?
Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, which is the world's first tablet to have Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor, is getting rave reviews from critics and an Engadget review hails it as the best Android tablet on the market.
Can Nokia Taste Success in U.S. with Lumia 900?
How many of us know someone living in the U.S. who actually has a Nokia?! Nevertheless, that trend could change in coming days, if Nokia and Microsoft have their way.
Microsoft Profit View Lowered by Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer has reduced its profit estimates of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), saying the Thailand floods and macro headwinds are pressuring the PC market.
Can Nokia Lumia 900 Outclass Samsung Galaxy S2?
Nokia has launched its third smartphone under the Lumia series - Lumia 900 - at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Nvidia's New Tegra 3 Feature May Hurt Atmel, Cypress Semiconductor
Graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) showcased the high performance of its Tegra 3 mobile processor at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and revealed a new Tegra 3 feature called DirectTouch, enabling the processor to directly receive the touch-screen input without the need for a touch controller.
Apple Profit View Raised at BTIG Research
BTIG Research has increased its profit estimates for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) on strong iPhone sales in the fourth quarter.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: How do They Stack up?
When Google and Samsung released the much-anticipated Galaxy Nexus smartphone, it won several accolades - first for its Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) software and then for top-notch specifications.
IBM May Report Lower Backlog in Q4
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) may report lower backlogs for its fourth quarter, hurt by challenging business conditions at its software and systems units.
AMD Could Guide Sequentially Lower Q1 Revenues
Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) could guide its first quarter revenues to decline 4 percent to 8 percent sequentially when it reports its fourth-quarter results on Jan.19, according to a Wall Street analyst.
Qualcomm Shares Could Top $60 in 1H12
Shares of Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) could surpass $60 in the first half of 2012, helped by 3G growth and strong smartphone adoption.
Tablet War: Asus Transformer Prime vs. Motorola Xoom
ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer Prime is expected to hit the U.S. market in 2012 but a rumor suggests the 32GB Amethyst Gray version could be made available to certain pre-ordered customers after Christmas.
Gold Under Pressure but Could Peak to $2,400 in 18-24 Months
February gold hit a fresh six-month low of $1,523.90 per ounce overnight. Gold has been under intense pressure since it closed at $1,741.80 per ounce Dec. 7.