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Douglas A. McIntyre

Facebook Expands Product to Find Wi-Fi Almost Anywhere

As portable computing and communication grows, many smartphone and tablet users rely primarily on wireless telecom service for connections. This service can be spotty, and very expensive. Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has expanded its…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Verizon May Target Disney for Takeover

The New York Post reports chatter that Verizon may be looking to take over Disney. AT&T has recently struck a deal for Time Warner, and Verizon may believe it has to respond.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

California Dominates States for Best Craft Beers in America

Pliny the Elder double IPA from Russian River Brewing was ranked the best beer in America since 2009, but it was dethroned in the 15th annual Best Beers in America survey. Still California beers dominated…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

MIT and the Perfect Flying Car

Anxiety about the safety of a new generation of flying cars is that they are ill-suited to both drive on streets and effectively maneuver in the air. Combining the technologies to do both in…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Why Twitter’s Future Remains Dim

Recently, there has been some excitement about Twitter's prospects. However, Twitter still has little chance to build its ad base enough to have super-charged revenue growth and substantial profits.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Business Stories Today

British authorities have questioned whether Rupert Murdoch's acquisition of Sky TV would create a monopoly, Tim Cook was one of the highest paid CEOs in the S&P 500 and Facebook has tested its solar-powered…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Chrysler Market Share Expected to Drop Below 1%

Kelley Blue Book data show just how much trouble Fiat Chrysler is in. The storied Chrysler brand will suffer a market share drop to less than 1% of the U.S. auto market.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today

Blue Apron lowered its IPO price range, all the major U.S. financial companies put through stress tests by the Federal Reserve passed, and office supply company Staples has been sold.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today

A new ransomware cyberattack has hit more than 300,000 computers, Nestle may buy back $21 billion worth of its shares and Apple has acquired an eye-tracking software company.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Short Interest in Apple Falls Over 7 Million Shares

For short sellers who have built large Apple positions, only one thing of substance has to go wrong at the company. And the list of what could go wrong is substantial.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today

Sprint reportedly is in talks to provide wireless service for Comcast and Charter Communications. Waymo has teamed up with Avis to service and store its vehicles, and GM has lowered its forecast for U.S.…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Business Stories Today

Japanese auto parts supplier Takata has filed for bankruptcy, Daniel Loeb's hedge fund took a big billion position in Nestle and SpaceX launched a rocket that carried satellites.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Still Holds Top 2017 Box Office Record

Despite the release of blockbuster and potential blockbuster films “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Wonder Woman,” “The Fate of the Furious” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the box…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Will Qatar Close Al-Jazeera? Hopefully Not

Al-Jazeera claims it has the largest audience of any broadcaster in the Arab world. It also claims that the rulers of Qatar, where it is based, allow it complete editorial freedom. Since both are…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago