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Electronic Arts Reaches New Highs
During a rather directionless session shares of EA are trading at new highs and are set up well for more upside. Electronic Arts was a top ten gainer in the S&P 500 today.
SBI’s Bhattacharya Says India’s Low Rates to Continue
India’s GDP expanded 7 percent in the fourth-quarter, which was far stronger than what was estimated. The country is also forecast to grow over 7 percent for the coming year as banks work to replace cash sucked out by Modi’s shock clampdown last November.
How Customer Loyalty Programs Are Letting You Down
Companies waste billions on loyalty programs that don’t bring in new customers and leave faithful clientele in dreadful debt. But fixing loyalty programs isn’t easy.
How Customer Loyalty Programs Are Letting You Down
Companies waste billions on loyalty programs that don’t bring in new customers and leave faithful clientele in dreadful debt. But fixing loyalty programs isn’t easy.
Computer Task Group posts 4Q profit
For the year, the company reported a loss of $34.6 million, or $2.22 per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $324.9 million.
Billionaire Co-Founder Calls Off Battle With Infosys’ Board
Billionaire Narayana Murthy is calling off his fight with the board of Infosys Ltd., saying he’s confident the IT giant he co-founded will deal with the concerns raised about corporate governance. The conciliatory comments came after an intense confrontation that pitted the board, Chairman R. Seshasayee and Chief Executive Officer Vishal Sikka against a clutch of high-profile co-founders led by Murthy.
Infosys Co-Founder Calls Off Battle With IT Giant’s Board
Infosys Ltd.’s co-founder and former chairman Narayana Murthy is calling off his fight with the board, saying the company will deal with the questions about corporate governance that have been raised. Murthy and several other billionaire founders of Infosys had posed questions about governance at Asia’s second-largest IT services company, citing a spike in compensation for Chief Executive Officer Vishal Sikka and severance pay for two departing top-level executives.
Why MicroStrategy Popped 15% in 2016
Cost cuts at the beginning of 2016, reported in the company’s 2015 fourth-quarter earnings release, sent the company’s stock price skyrocketing right out of the gate.Investors were pleased to see that MicroStrategy beat analysts’ revenue estimates, and produced a double-digit percentage increase in license and subscription revenue. But it was the cost-cutting measures the company implemented that boosted investor optimism, and brought earnings per share of $3.38, a 70% increase year-over-year.
Analysts’ Actions — Ford, Intel, Twitter, Viacom and More
Cerner was downgraded to perform from outperform at Oppenheimer. Confidence is waning about potential sales and earnings upside, Oppenheimer said.
Synchronoss Technologies Moves Forward After Intralinks Acquisition
The pitfall of quarterly reporting is that it tends to focus investor attention on short-term thinking. For Synchronoss Technologies , the boom in cloud computing is a long-term opportunity, and strategic moves like the company’s recent purchase of Intralinks are aimed at boosting Synchronoss’ prospects to capture more of the fast-growing market.
Why Shares of Cadence Design Systems Surged Today
Cadence beat analyst estimates for earnings and provided first-quarter guidance calling for continued growth. At 11 a.m. EST, the stock was up about 10.5%.
Why Shares of Cadence Design Systems Surged Today
Cadence beat analyst estimates for earnings and provided first-quarter guidance calling for continued growth. At 11 a.m. EST, the stock was up about 10.5%.
Trade These 3 Volatility Breakout Stocks
These three stocks have been undergoing a squeeze, or a period of price compression that is usually resolved by a volatile move. The technical indicators suggest they will rise.
The 11 Biggest Video Games of 2017
This year will also play host to a packed lineup of triple-A software releases that will be competing for consumers’ attention and dollars. Click through the following presentation for a look at the 11 biggest video games set to hit retail in 2017.
OptionsHouse vs. TradeStation: Comparing Online Discount Brokers
For the most part, brokerages offer access to the same stock markets and the same investments as any other brokerage. The differences largely come down to how much it costs to get there, how much you need to get started, and what other features are tacked on as part of the service.
These Dividend Stocks Could Double in 2017
Finding stocks that can double is no easy feat. Any number of things can derail optimism and send shares reeling.
These Dividend Stocks Could Double in 2017
Finding stocks that can double is no easy feat. Any number of things can derail optimism and send shares reeling.
Friday Sector Laggards: Biotechnology, Aerospace & Defense Stocks
In trading on Friday, biotechnology shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Pluristem Therapeutics , down about 22.1% and shares of Puma Biotechnology down about 6.9% on the day.
PeopleSoft creator selling $39 million estate
Designed to blend into nature, this family compound was built for indoor and outdoor living year-round. The home’s gated park was designed for dogs of all shapes and sizes and is flanked by the upper garden and a wishing well.
How to Sign Up for a TradeStation Online Brokerage Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
Setting up an online brokerage account may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Most online brokerage applications are easy to understand, but if you need help with the process, The Motley Fool’s got your back.
Interactive Brokers vs. TradeStation: Comparing Ways to Buy Stocks Online
Once you’ve mastered the basics of personal finance, it may be time to start thinking about how you can start growing your wealth for the future. You’ll need to open a brokerage account to get started, a dizzying process that can be complicated by the many different features of modern brokerage services.
TradeKing vs. TradeStation: A Complete Brokerage Comparison
When you want to start investing, you’ll find a number of brokerages that would be happy to have you as a customer. But selecting the best brokerage out of the pile isn’t easy to do, especially given the many ways in which they can differ from one another.
S&P 500 Analyst Moves: FIS
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Fidelity National Information Services is now the #24 analyst pick, moving up by 1 spot. This rank is formed by averaging the analyst opinions for each component from each broker, and then ranking the 500 components by those average opinion values.
Progress Software Is a Small-Cap, Software Star With Big Potential
Looking for market-beating growth in a risky market? Cast your gaze toward Boston’s Route 128, the famed high-technology beltway that’s home to tech giants and a slew of entrepreneurial start-ups and small caps. Even as other sectors face mounting headwinds, and analysts call for a long-deferred market correction, this breed of innovator is positioning itself smartly for growth in 2017.
Allergan, Apple, Costco: Doug Kass’ Views
Doug Kass shares his views every day on RealMoneyPro. Click here for a real-time look at his insights and musings.
Discount Brokers: A Comparison of E*TRADE and TradeStation for Long-Term Investors
To make your first investment, you’ll need to open a brokerage account . Picking the best discount broker isn’t easy, but we think the decision can be simplified by focusing on the most important factors.
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Software corporation Oracle is asking the Federal Communications Commission to reconsider the sweeping broadband privacy rules passed earlier this year. Oracle, which spent years unsuccessfully attempting to prove that Google’s Android code infringes copyright, says the FCC’s recent order on privacy will give Google an unfair advantage against Internet service providers.
Oracle Petitions FCC To Reconsider Broadband Privacy Rules
Software corporation Oracle is asking the Federal Communications Commission to reconsider the sweeping broadband privacy rules passed earlier this year. Oracle, which spent years unsuccessfully attempting to prove that Google’s Android code infringes copyright, says the FCC’s recent order on privacy will give Google an unfair advantage against Internet service providers.