Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has released its much awaited Nexus family devices including Nexus 6 Smartphone, Nexus 9 tablet, and its first device with Android TV, Nexus Player. On top of it, Google has bundled these products with the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop. The price range of Nexus family devices rivals that of comparable Apple Inc.…
PACCAR Inc (PCAR), Precision Castparts Corp. (PCP), Intel Corporation (INTC): Top 3 Stock Holdings of Thompson Rubinstein Investment Management
Thompson Rubinstein Investment Management is an investment manager primarily based on industrial investments and its top three stock holdings include PACCAR Inc (NASDAQ:PCAR), Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE:PCP), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), as per its recent SEC 13F filing on October 9, 2014. The fund has a current portfolio value of $254 million in accordance with its latest…
QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM) Ready To Acquire CSR plc (CSR) For $2.5 Billion
QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) announced today that the company has reached a definitive agreement with CSR Plc (LON:CSR) to acquire the UK chip maker for $2.5 billion cash. The London chipmaker would work under Qualcomm’s subsidiary unit, Qualcomm Global Trading Pte. Ltd. This acquisition would help the Snapdragon chipmaker to expand its global presence and aid…
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (APT) And Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE) Saw Big Declines Although Protective Gear Is Likely to Reach Higher Demand
After the World Health Organization announced a slowdown in Ebola spreading, the shares of leading Ebola associated stocks including Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (NYSEMKT:APT) And Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) plunged in the day’s trading. At the same time, demand for protective gear is likely to reach higher in near future. The shares of Alpha Pro…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Misses Profits Margins in Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results, Legal Expenses to Blame
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) reported its third quarter 2014 financial results with less than expected profit margins. As per the disclosures, legal expenses are pinned responsible for lower profit margins amounting to $1 billion during the quarter. The biggest U.S. bank reported net revenues of $25.2 billion along with net income of $5.6 billion…
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Looking for Cinematic Content Streaming, Might Release Films in Near Future
One of the crucial steps in the growth of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is to expand and after increasing its presence in Europe and catering in over 50 countries worldwide, the online streaming company is all set to release Hollywood movies online. The content streaming company is working closely to eliminate the gap between Hollywood releases…
Google Inc (GOOGL)’s Aggressive Play in Ecommerce, Ready to Expand Same-Day Delivery Service in U.S.
One the largest tech companies with its involvement in pretty much every area of business, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is all set to expand its same-day delivery services in the United States. Google’s “Google Express” competes directly with its ecommerce rival Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s “Amazon Prime” delivery service. At the initial stage, Google Express was introduced…
Facebook Inc (FB) And Apple Inc. (AAPL) Ready To Compensate Cost Of Postponing Pregnancies For Female Employees
Both Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) are ready to extend their employees benefits to get the top IT talent. In their latest offering, both the tech giants are ready to pay female employees for freezing their eggs, hence increasing their perks and benefits funding to hire the top talent. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) will…
Cramer’s Favorite Defensive Stock Picks: Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB), Dominion Resources, Inc. (D), AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)
When it comes to the top defensive stock picks of Jim Cramer for the last 30 days, Kimberly Clark Corp (NYSE:KMB), Dominion Resources, Inc. (NYSE:D), AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) have made it to the list. For investors looking for stable returns and earnings, these stocks might serve the purpose. Cramer is a huge fan of Kimberly…
Cramer’s Favorite Picks: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Celgene Corporation (CELG) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), and Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) are among the top stock picks of Cramer with each of these being mentioned at least four time in the last 30 days. The iPhone maker is the top recommendation from Cramer and he has recommended Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) five times during the last…