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Sony – Still in play

          Sony is still in a better position than many. Sony has reduced its FY2015E net profit forecast by JPY180bn ($1.66bn) due to the write down...

Apple – Favourable Omens

          Signs point to scale making up for any gross margin weakness. Apple has entered a new product category and is attempting to kick-start wireless payments...

Google – Method in the madness

          iOS still makes more money for Google than Android does. Android may dominate the statistics when it comes to unit shipments and number of users,...

Micromax – Bollywood beckons

          The home market is ripe for taking if Micromax is quick. Micromax is the latest of the new generation of handset makers from Asia that...

Amazon – Fire damage.

          The damage to the Fire phone has already been done. Amazon has cut a massive $200 off the price of its Fire phone with the...

Android – Fragmentation fix.

          Google and China likely to completely take over their versions. The latest report from OpenSignal strongly implies that Android fragmentation is getting worse but I...

HPQ Q3A – Gentle drift

          HPQ is drifting from one quarter to the next with no direction.  HPQ reported good Q3A revenues as market share was gained but weaknesses in...

Facebook & friends – Internal affairs

          Facebook’s messaging mess highlights a problem for everyone. The number of attempts Facebook is making to crack the millennial messaging market is growing fast and...

Lenovo Q1A – Breathing space

          Improvements give Lenovo more space to invest and execute. Lenovo reported good Q1 results as its handset business and PC business both grew share. This...

Zynga Q2A – Chalk and cheese

          Bad results show the difference between consoles and handhelds.  Zynga reported weak Q2A results and cut its 2014E guidance as new revisions of its flagship...