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Advertising Spend on Instagram Is Blowing Up
When Instagram provided its most recent update on active users, noting it now has over 800 million monthly active users, it also quietly added that it has over 2 million active advertisers. That's....
Facebook Inc (FB) Warns Drop In Profits As It Ramps Up Security Spending
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) revenue increased 47%, the company said, announcing its latest financial report on Wednesday, but the good news came with a warning note. The company stated that in the....
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 3Q17 Earnings Results Boost Stock
The Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) 3Q17 earnings results were released before opening bell this morning, and the company posted adjusted earnings of RMB8.57 per share on RMB55.12 billion....
6 Ways You Already Use Artificial Intelligence (and Don't Even Know It)
Your smartphone alone may use dozens of AI applications. Image source: Getty Images.Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming the next transformational technology. Market intelligence firm....
Everybody's Giving Away Free Netflix
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is already one of the best bargains in entertainment, but if you don't feel like paying for it, you're in luck: Companies are lining up to give it away.In September ....
3 Takeaways From Microsoft Corporation's First-Quarter Earnings Call
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) impressed investors last week with revenue for its first fiscal quarter of 2018 coming in about $1 billion higher than estimates. Higher-than-expected earnings per share....
Check Point Software Technologies' Earnings Good, but Guidance Raises Questions
From a headline perspective, there wasn't a lot wrong with third-quarter earnings from network security company Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), but management's commentary....
Shopify Inc. (SHOP) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 31, 2017, 8:30 a.m. EDTOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Paycom Software Processes Another Beat
Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC), a company focused on payroll and human resources software, reported its third-quarter results on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The company produced revenue that topped its own....
Why Check Point Software Shares Got Crushed Today
Shares of Check Point Software (NASDAQ: CHKP) got crushed today, down by 10% as of 11:20 a.m. EDT after the company reported fiscal third-quarter results. While the numbers topped expectations,....
7 Best Tech Gifts for Non-Techies
The holidays are almost upon us, and it's time to start thinking about gifts for your friends, your loved ones, and maybe even that frenemy you can't quite shake. It's 2017, so a knitted sweater....
Digital Shift Keeps Pushing Cognizant Technology's Business Forward
The technology industry has been innovating at a faster pace than ever before, and it's a major challenge for businesses to keep up with changes quickly enough to take advantage of new....
Earnings: 2 Hot Stocks to Watch Wednesday
If three big stock moves from some of the biggest names in tech weren't enough excitement last week, earnings season is bound to include some interesting surprises this week. Electric-car maker....
Why Shopify, Inc. Stock Fell Tuesday
Shares of e-commerce platform company Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) fell as much as 13.6% Tuesday, following the company's third-quarter earnings release. The stock is down about 8.4% at the time of this....
In Your 60s? 2 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
As you move through your sixth decade of life, your investment goals shift from capital growth to capital preservation and income generation to reliably supplement your Social Security checks.....
Why Cisco Systems Spent $1.9 Billion on BroadSoft
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) recently announced that it will acquire BroadSoft (NASDAQ: BSFT) -- a cloud-based PBX (private branch exchange), unified communications, team collaboration, and contact center....
3 Value Stocks to Hold for a Decade
With major indexes at record levels and the S&P 500's price-to-earnings ratio sitting nearly 50% higher than its historical average, taking a value-focused approach to investing is a smart way....
3 Stocks With Microsoft-like Return Potential
From a split-adjusted stock price near $0.10 per share in the mid-1980s to its dot.com peak north of $58 a share at the end of the millennium, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock enjoyed a run for the....
2 Things You Missed in Netflix Inc.'s Quarterly Report
When Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) reports earnings, it's always a big event. Headlines flare, column inches grow into column miles, and share prices either plunge or soar on the news. Everybody has an....
Square, Inc. Announces Square Register: What You Need to Know
Square (NYSE: SQ) surprised investors on Monday, when the company announced a new register, designed entirely by Square. The point-of-sale hardware marks an important shift for the company. Not....
Guess How Much the Netflix Library Is Worth?
It's no secret that Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is spending a boatload of cash on content, as the company stocks its library with award-worthy shows and builds out its international presence. The....
A Bull Case for IBM
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has gotten kind of beaten down in the past few years, and more than a few analysts are bearish on the stock's prospects. However, there's plenty of indicators that the company....
Why Is Everyone Ignoring This Problem With Twitter?
Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) reported third-quarter earnings results that weren't as bad as analysts expected. Revenue and non-GAAP profits beat the consensus, and monthly active users increased modestly.....
Should You Buy Twitter After its Post-Earnings Pop?
Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) recently surged more than 25% after the struggling social network's third quarter revenue and earnings topped analyst expectations. But even after the big bounce,....
Dominion Energy Inc. Generates Another In Line Quarter
Dominion Energy's (NYSE: D) financial results continue to meet its expectations, which keeps it on pace to hit its full-year guidance. In addition to that, the company maintained momentum on its....