Skyworks (SWKS) a provider of semiconductors for cell phones may face severe headwinds going forward. A recent report shows that Media Tek (MTK), a fabless semiconductor company based in Taiwan is experiencing weakness in China. It appears that the trend in China is in favor of Apple (AAPL)
This article includess information on these symbols: Google (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Netflix (NFLX), Comcast (CMCSA, CMCSK), Time Warner Cable (TWC), Verizon (VZ), and AT&T (T). Yesterday, Microsoft launched an all-new Xbox 360 experience including the first group of new custom applications from world leading TV and entertainment content
Apple (AAPL) Siri cannot find abortion clinics in New york. Apple Siri can not understand foreign accents. Apple Siri is sexist. Foregoing are the three controversies engulfing the media. At The Arora Report, we did a study to answer the obvious question, ” Is the controversy helping or hurting
The top three issues in the upcoming 2012 election are jobs, jobs and jobs. President Obama would be fighting against strong historical precedent trying to win reelection with unemployment staying above 9%. Over the last several months, unemployment has stubbornly refused to budge down. At 8:30 EST this
I have a bad habit of regularly studying a wide variety of boring documents ranging from central bank reports to obscure economic indicators. Lately, it has been difficult to find anything positive about Europe. Since media is full of negative information about Europe, there is no point in regurgitating the
Coldwater (CWTR) is a women’s apparel retailer. There is good news and bad news in Coldwater’s earnings report. The good news is that Coldwater’s projections are better than whisper numbers, merchandise is improving, inventory control is becoming tighter, gross margins are projected to increase, and
It appears that a big European bank got close to failure last night. European banks, especially French banks, rely heavily on funding in the wholesale money markets. It appears that a major bank was having difficulty funding its immediate liquidity needs. The cavalry was called in and has
AMR (AMR ), the parent of American Airlines has just declared bankrupcy. There is increasing talk that US Airways (LCC ) may seek to merge with AMR. A merger will reduce cost for both AMR and US Airways. AMR used to be the largest airline, but fell
OmniVision ( OVTI) is a premier manufacturer of sensors for cameras. Earlier this month, OmniVision had warned of cut backs in orders from certain key projects. It has been speculated that the cut back is from Apple (AAPL) in favor of Sony (SNE). For the January
After the passing of Steve Jobs, investors face uncertainty in shares of Apple (AAPL). Will the stock next hit $100 or $1,000? This article is the seventh in a series, ‘œThe Future of Apple,’ designed to give investors appropriate insights on the future of the iconic company. A