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Oracle vs. Google – The Merry-go-round.

Reply to this post           I think Google will end up paying less than $1bn. Google and Oracle are at it again with Oracle asking for...

GoPro – Needs a hero pt II.

Reply to this post           I think GoPro will end up being acquired. The difference between Fitbit and GoPro is that Fitbit has understood that the...

Alibaba FQ4 15A – Ecosystem investor

Reply to this post           E-commerce powerhouse fuels ecosystem investments. Alibaba reported good FQ4 15A results but sent the clear message that would be ramping up...

Fitbit Q1 16A – Forced hand.

Reply to this post           Fitbit is being forced to spend to stay ahead. Fitbit reported good Q1 16A results but cut guidance in order to...

Autonomous Auto – Men and dogs

Reply to this post           I see a shake out with only a handful surviving.  Just as in 2011 when every man and his dog was...

Android Security – Culture vulture

Reply to this post           Security issues highlight more pressing problems.  Google is trying hard to fix the endemic security issues that continue to plague Android...

Smartphones – The second derivative.

Reply to this post           Gap between ecosystem and hardware to increase this year.  As the slowdown in the smartphone market is more severe than even...

Amazon / Baidu Results – Away from home.

Reply to this post           Both companies being driven by new businesses. Amazon Q1 16A.  Amazon reported mighty results as Amazon Web Services (AWS) grew by...

Facebook Q1 16A – Painful splits.

Reply to this post           A stick in the eye for corporate governance.   A great set of results was marred by the timely announcement of...

Apple / Twitter Results – Show me the money.

Reply to this post           Cash flow is king when growth deserts.  Apple FQ3 16A.  Apple reported difficult FQ2 results but critically, iPhone shipments fell by...