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Sony FY 15A – Expectations management.

Reply to this post           Hirai gives himself some breathing space for FY16E. Sony reported FY 15A results that were in line with revised expectations but...

Google – Law of small numbers.

Reply to this post           Google must take control of software distribution. The headlines are touting 80% growth in share for Android 5.0 (Lollipop) but that...

Facebook and Nokia – Value in patience.

Reply to this post           Facebook deal underlines that it is too early to sell Here. It looks very likely that Facebook has already or is...

Samsung Q1 15A – Pointless gimmicks pay

Reply to this post           The pointless curved screen should generate some EBIT. Samsung reported its full Q1 15A results that revealed a better performance in...

Microsoft Build – The great trade off

Reply to this post           One thing at Build 2015 really stood out. Microsoft launched its Build 2015 developer conference with a plethora of announcements but...

Twitter Q1 15A – 90 minute slip

Reply to this post           The core business of Twitter is looking mature. Twitter suffered a double blow as its investor relations website accidently disclosed weak...

Apple Q2 15A– The mighty cycle

Reply to this post           iPhone replacement drives big Q2 15A results. Apple reported excellent Q2 15A results as the iPhone replacement cycle has remained strong....

Amazon Q1 15A– Silver lining

Reply to this post           Amazon Web Services outshines a dull earnings report Amazon Web Services (AWS) was the bright spot in a set of results...

Microsoft & Google– 2 for 2

Reply to this post           Strong US$ masks good fundamental developments. Microsoft and Google produced good results that were marred by the problems caused by the...

Facebook & Sony– Irrelevant variance

Reply to this post           Variances from expectations have little to do with fundamentals. Facebook reported results and Sony pre-announced results that differed from expectations but...