While Bloomberg has now reported that Microsoft is mulling a buyout offer for Salesforce.com, the real question for investors is how much an acquisition can really fetch for shareholders.
If Salesforce.com is acquired, there is every reason to think that these five companies could also get a strong look.
Anything is possible when it comes to the rumor mill and technology giants. Sometimes it is still hard to believe what comes out of that rumor mill.
Tech companies often post solid free cash flow as they usually have very low or no corporate debt to pay interest on.
Wednesday's top analyst upgrades and downgrades include Apple, Esperion Therapeutics, MercadoLibre, Oracle and Pandora Media.
The currency fluctuation toward a stronger dollar hurt Oracle in its fiscal third quarter.
Chris Lange Tuesday after the market closes, Oracle is scheduled to release its fiscal third-quarter earnings.
Chris Lange 24/7 Wall St. has generated four earnings previews that investors will be watching closely in the week ahead.
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty announced new goals for the company that have only a long shot of working, as the company's shares hover near a multiyear low.
Should IBM keep CEO Ginni Rometty for another year, or replace her as the tech giant continues to stumble? The board only has a brief time to act.
Tuesday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Wall Street research calls include GE, Gilead Sciences, Oracle, Under Armour and El Pollo Loco.
Oracle reported better-than-expected second-quarter results Wednesday after the market close.
Chris Lange Oracle is set to report its second-quarter earnings after the market closes Wednesday, the first report since the management shakeup.
Chris Lange Monday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include ARM Holdings, Exxon Mobil, Ford, Habit Restaurants, Oracle, Twitter and UPS.
Friday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Citrix Systems, GoPro, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Oracle and Teva Pharmaceutical.
