FeedPosted Mar 26th 2011 12:50PM by Connie Madon (RSS feed)
Filed under: Products and Services, Google (GOOG), Apple Inc (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), iPhone, Entrepreneurs, Smartphones
A new business model is springing up right under our noses. The big players like Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Google (GOOG) have put together a one-stop shop in their app stores.
First off, an app store is just that, a place where you can pick and choose the apps you want to download. The app store is also a place where entrepreneurs can develop an app and with permission place it on the iPhone, iPad or Android device.
Continue reading App Stores: A New Business Model
Posted Feb 15th 2011 10:00AM by Connie Madon (RSS feed)
Filed under: Internet, Competitive Strategy, Google (GOOG), Smartphones, Technology

If we look back to the days of the search engine revolution, Google (
GOOG) built not only the most powerful search engine, but a business model based on that search engine that has made the company No. 1 in that category.
The company is on the move again -- and Google's Android is leading the way. Google sees the next leg of the Internet revolution in the smart phone, tablet and e-reader market -- and there's already a fierce battle raging. Google's Android is making inroads into the iPhone turf. How deep is the penetration? Singapore research firm Canalys said, "
Google shipped twice as many devices as Apple's iPhone. in the fourth quarter," capturing 33% of shipments, up from 8.7% a year ago.
Continue reading Will Android Capture First Place?
Posted Feb 11th 2011 4:30PM by Michael Fowlkes (RSS feed)
Filed under: Forecasts, Products and Services, Launches, Consumer Experience, Apple Inc (AAPL), Verizon Communications (VZ), Smartphones
Yesterday marked a pretty big day for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), as customers could finally walk into a Verizon store and pick up an iPhone. Some analysts had expected to see some long lines, but they did not materialize, creating the impression that the launch was less than successful, but looks can be deceiving.
It is easy to understand where the confusion comes from. In the past, whenever Apple released a new iPhone we saw long lines and often not even supply to cover the launch date demand, resulting in long waits for eager iPhone fanatics to get their hands on the new smartphone.
Continue reading Small Lines for Verizon's iPhone Launch Could Be Deceiving
Posted Jan 18th 2011 6:33PM by Michael Fowlkes (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Good news, From the Boards, Products and Services, Apple Inc (AAPL), iPhone, Smartphones, Technology
The day started off shaky for Apple Inc. (AAPL) after its leader and CEO, Steve Jobs, announced that he would be taking his second medical leave of absence yesterday.
The stock was in the red all day, but did rebound a bit at the end of the day, closing today's session down 2.2% to $340.65, after trading as low as $326.00 earlier in the day.
Continue reading Another Strong Quarter for Apple
Posted Jan 6th 2011 10:20AM by Connie Madon (RSS feed)
Filed under: Forecasts, Internet, Indices, Technical Analysis, Smartphones, Technology

The past year was spectacular for tech stocks. But this is a new year. Are we going to see the same dynamics? The same gains? Those are the questions analysts are pondering.
First off we have
the technicians. They use indexes, charts, graphs and other technical tools to make their calls on the market. One favorite index is the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, dubbed SOX. It often is a leading indicator for where tech stocks are headed. For the past month, the index has stayed near the 420 level. That has become the overhead resistance point. Technicians argue that the 420 to 422 level must be breached and the market hold above that level for the rally to continue. Otherwise we could see a pull back.
Continue reading Should We Be Wary of Tech Stocks?
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