There was an absence of major buyback announcements this week. That coincides with the lack of as many earnings reports as well. Below are some of the standout buyback and repurchase announcements…
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is introducing new tiny chips aimed at the mobile computing market. According to The Wall Street Journal the are "designed to be the calculating engine for pocket-sized gadgets that…
According to Reuters, Fed chief Bernanke said the Fed was ready to help the economy if necessary. Reuters writes that financial results at Deutsche Telekom (DT) met expectations for 2007. Reuters writes…
We are full blown into earnings season now. These are not all of the stocks in the news, but this is a good portion of the news in individual stocks for traders…
According to Reuters, Meg Whitman is stepping down as CEO of Ebay (EBAY). Reuters writes that GM (GM) said it would rather be a strong No.2 in the global market than a…
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) posted Dilued earnings per share of $0.46 EPS and non-GAAP EPS at $0.52 EPS on $2.44 Billion in revenues. Estimates were $0.53 EPS on revenues of $2.41 Billion, according…
Douglas A. McIntyre Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is set to report its second quarter 2008 earnings after the close today. The company is expected to post $0.53 EPS on revenues of $2.41 Billion, according to First…
We are full fledged into earnings season now, so most news coverage will point to the current earnings environment and guidance. There are of course drug developments and other contracts awards. Below…
Based on the Nasdaq short interest in major stocks listed on the exchange as of December 31, shares short in most big tech companies fell. The numbers are compared to those on…
There is a good deal of excitement about the market for tiny computers. These would have keyboards about the size of a normal notebook but a four inch screen. They would weigh…
According to Reuters, manufacturing weakness in the US has raised new fears of recession. Reuters reports that the most recent Fed minutes indicate a willingness to cut rates again. Reuters reports that…
According to Reuters, AT&T (T) may take a stake in Malaysia’s TM International Reuters writes that weak Wall St. bonuses may cut into some luxury spending. The Wall Street Journal reports that…
A Federal judge has told Qualcomm (QCOM) that it can no longer make chips based on three patents held by rival Broadcom (BRCM). According to The Wall Street Journal "the chips are…
Douglas A. McIntyre 2007 was one volatile year and for now it appears that will be the norm for at least the start of 2008. Everyone’s favorite market pundit or least liked pundit is obviously…
Based on figures for short interest in Nasdaq stocks at mid-December, traders increased their bets against a number of discount brokerage and technical stocks. The numbers compare figures on December 14 to…
