Is Amazon Stock A Falling Knife?


Amazon missed its numbers and its stock fell about 7% in January 31 early trading. But it looks to me like that drop is a buying opportunity. Especially since the miss has spurred Amazon to begin...

The Commerce Department To The Rescue On Surveillance Reform?


Despite the hype surrounding the President’s January speech on NSA surveillance reform, his much-anticipated remarks placated few of his domestic and overseas critics. More importantly, the President...

Viacom fiscal 2Q net income up 16 pct


Viacom posts 16 pct increase in fiscal 1st-qtr net income on lower film-related losses NEW YORK (AP) — Viacom's net income for the first quarter jumped 16 percent as lower costs at its film division...

Amazon 4Q earnings up but miss targets


Amazon posts higher 4th-quarter earnings, revenue but falls short of expectations SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon's profit and revenue both grew in the latest quarter but its results fell below what Wall...

3 Ways Zynga Wins Big: Earnings, An Acquisition, A Headcount Cut


Zynga came out with 2013 full year and fourth quarter results a full week ahead of schedule, but the move seems to be paying off. Shares were up close to 20% to $4.25 in after-hours trading following...

Zynga buying ‘Clumsy Ninja’ maker, cutting staff


Zynga buying 'Clumsy Ninja' maker, laying off 15 percent of employees in turnaround plan SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Zynga Inc. said Thursday it was buying NaturalMotion, the company behind the hit mobile...

Facebook 4Q earnings Rise Sharply


Facebook 4th-quarter earnings, revenue surpass expectations, stock jumps NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook's quarterly earnings and revenue grew and surpassed expectations as the company expanded the number...

iDisappoint: Apple Shares Plunges After Dec Q Report


Apple stock fell sharply in after-hours trading on Monday and opened down Tuesday after the company released disappointing earnings, notably selling fewer iPhones than analysts expected. On the...

Ahead of the Bell: Apple Stock


Apple falling in premarket trading as 1Q results disappoint, 2Q outlook cautious NEW YORK (AP) — Apple's stock is falling before the markets open Tuesday after first-quarter results disappointed...

Apple’s Future: Flat Revenues, New Product Categories


Despite reporting today its highest quarterly revenue – from $54.5 billion a year earlier to $57.6 billion – and operating profit ever, for the last December quarter, Apple stock fell more than 8%....