ThinkstockBack in August, Samsung announced it had begun mass production of its first 3D NAND vertical flash memory chips, a huge leap forward as many consumer products continue to look for the…
These are the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations from select Wall Street research calls on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. They include Apple, 3D Systems, Micron Technology and Tesla Motors.
ThinkstockThe DJIA has finally closed above 16,000 for the first time ever. With a light holiday week coming up and with year-end just around the corner, investors have to consider research ideas…
Jon OggEarnings season is winding down, stocks are taking a breather after the DJIA and S&P 500 both hit new all-time highs, and now traders and investors alike have to start positioning…
ThinkstockCredit Suisse has made many key changes to its universe of Top Picks. This is the firm’s sector-by-sector report showing the three top picks from the firm’s analysts. For each stock that…
ThinkstockWe have tracked the key short interest changes as of October 15 in the following semiconductor leaders: Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE: AMD), Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU),…
Jon OggA new earnings season has started, and stocks and bonds are dealing with a likely patch for the government shutdown and the debt ceiling. So which are the stocks to buy…
ThinkstockMicron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) reported fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2013 results after markets closed Thursday. The semiconductor company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.20 on revenue of $2.84…
Paul Ausick ThinkstockWe have tracked the key short interest changes as of September 30 in the following semiconductor leaders: Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE: AMD), Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU),…
Jon OggEarnings season has officially started, but the stock market and bond market are both dealing with the government shutdown, an upcoming debt ceiling and even the announcement of a new Fed…
ThinkstockWe already have warned that investors and traders alike are now unlikely to see five key economic reports this week due to the government shutdown. Industry economic reports still will be released.…
ThinkstockSales of semiconductors rose to $25.87 billion in August, up 6.4% year-over-year for the month, representing the industry’s largest annual growth since March 2011. Sales rose 1.3% month-over-month. The numbers are compiled…
Paul Ausick Jon OggWith the government shut down and with the debt ceiling debate breathing down everyone’s neck, investors have to be wondering what they should buy, sell and hold (or even avoid). Stocks…
ThinkstockWhen Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) ignited the smartphone revolution in 2007, it continued its ongoing policy of using a fairly heavy hand on its suppliers to contain costs and keep its margins…
ThinkstockFlash memory array maker Violin Memory Inc. (NASDAQ: VMEM) sold 18 million shares at $9 apiece Friday morning in an initial public offering (IPO) that raised net proceeds of around $147 million.…
