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Apple's Q4 by the Numbers

There comes a point when calling each successive performance a record starts to get a little ridiculous. Apple (AAPL) crossed that threshold a long time ago but the fiscal rocket ship flying out of Cupertino isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. ...

From SETH GILBERT, Seeking Alpha,  20 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Apple, Inc.,  Thomson Reuters,  Steve Jobs,  Louvre

Web Video Demand Climbed in August: By the Numbers

Web-enabled TVs are becoming more common and eventually, they or some comparable TV-to-Internet bridge technology will be the norm. In the interim, though, consumers don’t seem to have any hesitation when it comes to satisfying their video cravings ...

From SETH GILBERT, ETF Investor,  8 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Google Inc.,  Microsoft Corporation,  Viacom, Inc.

iTunes Sells 25% of U.S. Music

How much weight does the iTunes music store have to throw around? A ton according to new data released from market tracking firm NPD. Measuring unit sale in the first half of 2009, NPD MusicWatch reports Apple’s (AAPL) music store now accounts for a ...

From SETH GILBERT, The Internet Stock Blog,  21 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Apple, Inc.,  Wal-Mart,  Best Buy Co., Inc.

Will the Yahoo / Microsoft Search Deal Advance Both Companies' Goals?

Nearly a year and half removed from Microsoft’s initial buyout offer, a crashed ad market and a new CEO later, the two rivals have joined together in a complex pact aimed at wrestling a greater share of the search market away from Google ...

From SETH GILBERT, Seeking Alpha,  30 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Yahoo!,  Microsoft Corporation,  Google Inc.,  Steve Ballmer,  Carol Bartz

Earnings Watch: Viacom and DreamWorks Animation

Tuesday, Viacom (VIA) delivered some good news. The company said its premium movie channel joint venture, Epix (developed jointly with Lionsgate (LGF) and MGM), has signed a carrier deal with Verizon (VZ). Viacom also said it was “very pleased” with ...

From SETH GILBERT, ETF Investor,  29 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Viacom, Inc.,  DreamWorks,  Philippe Dauman,  Thomson Reuters,  Iron Man

THQ Inc. Fights to Strong Q1

Analysts were expecting a loss of 8 cents a share on revenue of $203.5. In its first quarter, THQ had quality. The company’s product slate was fresh at a time when some rivals were stale. THQ’s sales were driven “primarily” by its UFC franchise and Red ...

From SETH GILBERT, Seeking Alpha,  29 Jul 2009
Related Topics: THQ Inc.

THQ Outlook Improving, but Too Early to Wave Flag of Support

In the hit or miss world of video games, the last fiscal year was an unequivocal miss for Agoura Hills-based THQ (THQI). The company came up $431.1m short on a GAAP basis (or lost $101.8m in Non-GAAP terms) when it reported its full year results in May ...

From SETH GILBERT, Seeking Alpha,  25 Jun 2009
Related Topics: THQ Inc.,  Brian Farrell,  Electronic Arts Inc.

Gannett's Experiment: Will People Pay for Digital News Media?

From publisher to mogul, the frequent mantra from up high lately has been that the future for news media online will increasingly require payment for content. Big papers simply can’t afford to keep shelling out the money to pay the high price of ...

From SETH GILBERT, ETF Investor,  11 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Barry Diller,  Rupert Murdoch

Former Top Apple Exec Takes Palm Helm as Pre - iPhone Face Off

Earlier in his career, while at Apple, where he oversaw the iPod’s development, Rubinstein was part of a team of many talented executives. At Palm, he’ll talk the helm of the entire ship. Known as an effective manager, a team builder and an engineering ...

From SETH GILBERT, Seeking Alpha,  11 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Steve Jobs,  Mike Bell,  Microsoft Corporation

Midway Creditors Attack Board: Shrewd Dealings or Illegal Manipulation?

Bankruptcies are rarely a lender’s friend. They’re a worst case scenario that often means a best outcome of pennies returned on the dollars of investment. Midway Games' (MWY) ongoing bankruptcy process has been a demonstration in point. Triggered by ...

From SETH GILBERT, ETF Investor,  15 May 2009
Related Topics: Mark Thomas,  Midway Games Inc.,  Sumner Redstone

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