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Microsoft FQ4 16A – Finnish with a flourish

Reply to this post           Good results restore optimism in strategy  Microsoft reported good FQ4 16A results supported by signs of stabilisation in PCs and excellent...

Yahoo Q2 16A – Slough of despond

Reply to this post           Another quarter marred by more of same.  Yahoo reported another dismal quarter where it badly underperformed both its peers, Google and...

Softbank & ARM – We’ll be back!

Reply to this post           I think ARM could return to the market in 5 to 10 years.  SoftBank and ARM have announced that SoftBank will...

Nintendo – Poke in the eye.

Reply to this post           Apple and Google are the real & investible beneficiaries of Pokemon Go.  Pokemon Go has nearly doubled Nintendo’s market capitalisation in...

Alphabet – Competition conundrum

Reply to this post           Google’s growth depends on how well it defends itself to the EU.  Google has a very serious problem with the EU...

Apple – Replacement problem.

Reply to this post           The iPhone 6 is so good; it does not need replacing.  The summer season of speculation, rumour and leaks of what...

Alibaba – Bargain hunting.

Reply to this post           Patience pays off for Alibaba in the hunt for an app store.   Alibaba has announced that it has agreed to...

YunOS – Cloudy days.

Reply to this post           YunOS has volume but engagement is less certain. To make a real splash, YunOS needs to carry Alibaba’s Digital Life services,...

Facebook – Internet.cash.

Reply to this post           Connecting the next 4bn is about making money.  Facebook has entered the next stage of its strategy to connect the next...

Samsung Q2 16E – Galaxy cycle.

Reply to this post           A classic cycle will drive earnings for a few more quarters. Another solid set of numbers point to a nice confluence...