Technology Stocks
Face It: Successful Tech IPOs Are Few and Far Between
Blockbuster tech IPOs are more elusive than ever. In fact, most tech IPOs won’t perform any better than the market at large, and could perform much worse. Read more
Facebook Investors Beware: There’s a New King of the Digital Hill
Despite its rollout of new products and grand plans for messaging and ads, there’s another social network that’s stealing eyeballs from Facebook. Read more
Why the Microsoft Sell-Off Is Overdone
A steady post-earnings Microsoft sell-off has caused the tech stock to dip 12% off its recent high for the year. It might not stay this cheap for long. Read more
Tesla Earnings Report Offers Signposts on Progress, Valuation
The Tesla earnings report for the first quarter offers some evidence that the company is heading in the right direction, despite the long-term unknowns. Read more
Alibaba Revenue and Active Users Soar, Stock Jumps 4%
Just when investors began to doubt Alibaba revenue expectations, the Chinese e-commerce giant delivered a quarterly report that easily beat sales forecasts. Read more
After 8-Day Losing Streak, Apple Stock Is Finding Support
Apple stock just had its longest losing streak in 18 years. Read more
Damage From Earnings Miss May Be Over for Microsoft Shares
While an earnings miss on April 22 has sent Microsoft shares into a prolonged skid, the decline may have created a buying opportunity. Read more
The Unspoken Core of Carl Icahn’s Sour Apple Outlook
“We no longer have a position in Apple,” was last week’s most quotable quote from the billionaire investor who once had a $240 price target on Apple shares. Read more
Low Expectations, a 4% Dividend Yield, and Little Downside Risk
This acquisitive disk-drive manufacturer could be overpaying for expected business synergies, but the potential reward is worth the downside risk. Read more