Here is the latest Tech News from the NASDAQ.
Bitcoins Biggest Weakness May Be Political, Not Technical
The discussion around a potential hard fork of the Bitcoin blockchain caused by Bitcoin Classic has been centered around the development team’s proposed increase in the block size limit , but this new implementation of the Bitcoin protocol is about much more than a change to Bitcoin’s consensus rules . In fact,
Tesla Model 3 Launch Makes TSLA Stock Cheap
Make no mistake, Tesla ( TSLA )’s Model 3 that was launched is, if you’ll forgive the cliché, a game changer. The car itself, a more moderately priced, mass market version of Tesla’s electric vehicles is, by all accounts impressive, but what is truly revolutionary is not the car, but the public reaction to its
Bitcoins Rival: Ethereums Rapid Rise
Since I began my occasional musings on all things Bitcoin around a year and a half ago I have touched on many aspects of digital currency, but there is one that I have avoided: the large number of other currencies modeled on Bitcoin that have been seen as rivals. That lack of interest in “altcoins” as they are
The Worlds First Sneaker Stock Market Is In Detroit And Could One Day Take On Amazon
By Spencer White Josh Luber is the founder of Campless, the first website to apply big data analytics to the sneaker market. Luber’s goal has always been to build a stock market for sneakers based on his analysis of the footwear market, and he met the only other person on Earth with the same goal in Quicken
Alternative Energy: Investing In Energy Storage
The recent travails of the oil industry, not to mention the upheavals in coal, are in part a response to a growing desire among governments and even consumers to shift to alternative, cleaner energy sources. That desire is clear, but the actual shift to alternative energy has been fairly slow in coming. That is in
Googles Foray Into Cloud Computing: Late For the Party Or Just in Time?
While Google is well-known for its search engine, Gmail, YouTube, advertising service, Apps and Android, it has long been perceived that the technology giant hasn’t focused on its cloud business – an image that Google is now committed to change. In November 2015, Urs Hölzle, Senior Vice President for Technical
Why Starboard Is Wrong To Try To Take Over Yahoo (YHOO)
Yahoo ( YHOO ) is back in the news again this morning after we learned that the activist investor Starboard Value have announced their intention to field a slate of candidates against the entire Yahoo board, setting up a massive proxy battle and ultimately threatening the position of Marissa Mayer as CEO. There are
Daily Fantasy Sports – For Stock Market Enthusiasts
By Jim Probasco There’s been a great deal of buzz lately about Forcerank , an app/contest in which stock market fans pay a weekly entry fee and rank the performance of 10 pre-selected equities based on their expected performance relative to each other – for cash prizes. According to Forcerank co-founder and CEO,
Could There Ever Be A Cash-less Society?
Between credit cards, Apple Pay , and other digital payment platforms, paper money is slowly approaching obsolescence. With fewer cash transactions conducted each and everyday, the age-old question arises whether we should retire paper money as we know it. What you might not know, there is approximately $1.4
Tesla (TSLA) Stock: The Difference Between Investors and Traders
Exactly 1 month ago, when Tesla ( TSLA ) released Q4 2015 earnings that disappointed in many ways, the stock still reacted initially by moving higher. I wrote an article positing that TSLA was different to other stock and that the likely accent on the good news in that report made it a solid buy. Nothing about my
Why Probability Software Is Unreliable for Retirement Planning
By J.R. Robinson Learn more about J.R. on NerdWallet’s Ask An Advisor As financial services become increasingly automated, retirement-spending apps have emerged that enable you to enter your income needs and portfolio information in order to ostensibly get a reasonable prediction of whether or how long
Apples Special Event: A Look At Apples New Products
Apple’s Special Event on March 21, 2016 started with a video, “40 Years in 40 Seconds” which covered Apple’s innovative journey so far as the tech giant nears its 40th birthday on April 1. It was followed by Tim Cook proudly announcing an incredible milestone which Apple, Inc. ( AAPL ) recently achieved: more than
P2P Regulation Maturing Across The Globe
By Brad Walker, CEO of Income& Although it might seem counterintuitive, P2P lending firms are actually lobbying for additional regulation in many countries around the globe. That is because, at least in developed economies, a more formal regulatory process will give these P2P enterprises access to new capital
The Rise of Electric Vehicles: By The Numbers
The automobile industry is experiencing a technological revolution with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), which are challenging their internal combustion counterparts. Growing environmental awareness, innovation, consumer acceptance, government support, investments by OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), and
Apples Product Launch And Its Effect On AAPL Stock
In case you missed it, the big news this week is that Apple ( AAPL ) will be holding a product launch this morning. “In case you missed it” is actually something that, even just a couple of years ago, could not have been said. Back then, nobody was unaware of any upcoming Apple product launch and fan-boys and
Legion M Lets Fans Own A Piece Of The Hollywood Action
By Jim Probasco Do you believe you could have helped prevent The 13th Warrior from becoming the number 1 box office flop of all time? Do you wish you could have personally enjoyed some of the profits from the Star Wars stable? For any average movie and TV fan who ever wanted to “own a piece of the
Invest Diva Eyeing AMD, Advanced Micro Devices
AMD is one that my tech savvy husband has been talking about for months. I never thought Advanced Micro Devices, Inc ( AMD ) would become “cool” again. But things seem to be changing. The good news is that AMD is so cheap right now, that even those of you who didn’t rank well at our Financial Assessment
Oracle: Who Said You Cant Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
When most investors think tech, they think of young companies with sky high forward P/Es (Price to expected Earnings ratios), companies that often are “pre-positive cash flow,” which is a nice way to say “we’re still losing money.” We tend to forget that there is such a thing as “old tech”; companies that have been
Does Bitcoin Have An Image Problem?
Looking through bitcoin related news, as I frequently do; it seems that stories fall into one of four categories most of the time. There are those that tell of bitcoin’s role in some criminal enterprise, those that detail the latest business seeking to use the idea behind the blockchain for some non-bitcoin related
How Millennials Are Changing The Global Economy
Millennials have grown up when technology has made its greatest strides. Many millennials, myself included, remember a time before cell phones became mainstream, but are the same people who couldn’t live without them today. Unlike their Gen X or Baby Boomer parents, this group has experienced a wave of technological
High Tech Disruptor to Aid the Indian Farmer
Over the next 34 years, the world’s food supply will need to increase by 69% in order to feed an additional 2.4 billion people. How will the world meet this enormous challenge without experiencing massive bouts of famine all across the developing world — from Asia to Africa to South America? Since the availability
Solar Power Is About To Get Much Cheaper
Solar power, like Democracy, stinks. It is costly, converts very little energy from the sun into actual energy, and it mars the aesthetic appearance of many houses. But to paraphrase Winston Churchill , “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for every other system that has been tried.” The same thing
7 Factors That Favor Netflix (NFLX)
In an incredible turn of events, the shares of Netflix, Inc. ( NFLX ), the uncrowned king of the streaming industry, rocketed by 130% during 2015 – moving from $48.80 a share to $114.38 per share. When the shares of a company showcase such a performance, it’s bound to receive a lot of attention amid questions over
What To Expect From Apples New Special Event
After three special events in 2015 – during March, June and September – there is strong speculation that Apple ( AAPL ) will hold its next special event on March 21, 2016. Apple’s special events are closely watched as it is one day when the otherwise secretive company reveals new products, features and more. For
Meet The People Who Avoid Using Cash
You can come off as a bit egotistic when you tell people you don’t carry cash. It’s on par with lines like, “I’ve got to stop by the bitcoin ATM,” or “Do you have a card reader so I can buy those Thin Mints?” (Some Girl Scouts can oblige.) But not everyone who shuns cash does so for appearances. For some, keeping
Has Robo Advertising Lost Its Snark?
With a graffiti portrayal of a karate-master hedgehog kicking a Wall Street sign at its office entrance, robo advisor Hedgeable is hardly subtle about its anti-establishment stance. Brash, snarky, start-up culture — whatever you’re going to call it, Hedgeable’s co-founder Mike Kane says it’s truth. “I think it’s
VidAngel Streaming Service: Dont Like Offensive Content in Movies? No Problem
By Jim Probasco According to co-founder Neal Harmon, “VidAngel lets you watch movies and TV shows however the BLEEP you want.” VidAngel is a video streaming service that applies filters, chosen by you, designed to cut out language, nudity or other potentially offensive content. Incredibly, VidAngel’s business
Governments Around the World Are Warming Up to Bitcoin and the Blockchain
Here are some recent developments on bitcoin and the blockchain from around the world. Russia’s Love-Hate Relationship Russia’s stance towards bitcoin and blockchain is a study of a great contrast. While Russia has been unfriendly towards bitcoins, it is showing enthusiasm towards its underlying technology, the
Electric Vehicles Could Soon Reduce Oil Demand By 13 Million Barrels Per Day
By Nick Cunningham Electric cars could upend oil markets much sooner than everyone thinks. According to a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), the rapid decline in the cost of building batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) will make them cheaper than the internal combustion engine in just a few
Clean Up with iRobot
If this current earnings season has been marked by one thing, it has been the number of companies that have issued weak, or at least conservative, guidance for the current quarter. In some cases, that has even extended out to the current year’s expectations. That somewhat pessimistic outlook has certainly been one of
GOOG Stock – Just Shut Up and Buy Alphabet Already
By Jeff Reeves, Executive Editor of InvestorPlace.com Alphabet Inc ( GOOG , GOOGL ) is in the red year-to-date, as are the major indices. But investors shouldn’t see GOOG stock as a loser — because after a tremendous earnings report, this tech titan has a lot to offer. After all, Alphabet shares are actually up
Should Investors Consider Adding Bitcoins To Their Portfolio?
We are in the midst of a financial revolution, featuring technological disruptions from the likes of bitcoin. The digital currency is seven years old now and in this short time-frame, it has been scrutinized, discussed, promoted, banned, checked, raided, accepted, traded, and much more. Given its volatile price
Why Teslas (TSLA) Reaction to Earnings Makes it a Buy
Some stocks just behave differently, often in defiance of conventional wisdom and even logic. I learned a while ago that Tesla ( TSLA ) was one of them. If you consider the company to be a car manufacturer, then the fact that yesterday’s Q4 earnings showed a loss of $0.87 per share as opposed to the $0.10 profit that
The Impact Patent Trolls Have On Innovation
Companies filing lawsuits over patents is nothing new. In fact, many big brands that do business together have a different relationship inside the courtroom (take, for example, Apple and Samsung ). But the recent verdict on the Apple ( AAPL ) and VirnetX Holding Corporation ( VHC ) patent case has once again
Apples (AAPL) Next Big Thing
Once the darling of Wall Street, Apple ( AAPL ) now has investors and consumers questioning whether the company’s best years are behind it. Apple is now two weeks removed from reporting its fiscal first quarter earnings when it missed tremendously on the top line. A majority of this can be attributed to slowing
Creating Maps That Tell Stories: How Earliest Humans Inspired Social Medias Latest Innovation
By Jim Probasco Citymaps is a social mapping platform where the word “map” means much more than location, directions and transit. In Citymaps world, created by entrepreneurs, Elliot Cohen and Aaron Rudenstine, a map is an experience – better yet, a story. Cohen and Rudenstine spoke with Benzinga about the
More Risk than Reward for Early Tech Adopters
LONDON — There’s sometimes little reward in being a guinea pig. Advisory firms should pioneer new technology only under some scenarios. Other times, those firms should spare themselves and their clients from enduring guinea-pig status. Instead, they should wait, watch others and fast-follow rivals who might
Asking the Right Questions about Risk and Robos
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As regulators begin examining robo advice offerings, firms developing financial software and digital platforms say advisors who are transparent about how they use such tools have nothing to worry about. Some executives and industry insiders even question the value of relying on a
3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy for Inevitable Growth
By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Some things are inevitable. The sun will rise in the east and set in the west. Taxes must be paid. Politicians will lie to get elected. Dwight Howard will miss most of his free throws. The summer race at Daytona will have a rain delay. These things will happen. Growth in
IBM Helping Push the Blockchain Revolution
As businesses look to embrace blockchain technology, IBM ‘s recent initiatives will provide a boost to the process of its adoption. Blockchain was born out of Bitcoin, and grew in popularity as companies realized its potential as a distributed ledger shared via a peer-to-peer network. Blockchain is a disruptive and
The Market Mood Has Changed: Risk is Back in Vogue
Even after all these years, it still never ceases to amaze me how quickly the mood of the market can change. After a sustained period where fear dominated trading, we now seem to have switched to an optimistic outlook. Oil is tracking at least a little higher, we have at least a semblance of clarity regarding China,
Is The Freelance Economy Sustainable?
It wasn’t long ago that, for most people, their entire career was tied to a 9 to 5 job working for one employer until retirement. Today an increasing number of Americans are moving away from traditional paths of employment in favor of freelance work. Millennials have embraced the freelance economy as it provides
Google Cloud Vision API Enters Beta
The latest move by Alphabet, Inc. ( GOOG , GOOGL ) places its Cloud Vision API into open beta for everyone. The announcement comes two months after Google’s Cloud Vision API was first made available, in limited preview. Cloud Vision API empowers apps, robots and drones with amazing image recognition and
Visa Enters The World Of The Internet Of Things
Visa, Inc. ( V ) is listed among the world’s most innovative companies by Boston Consulting Group (#36) and Forbes (#32), partly because of its commitment to innovations in payments technology. Visa recently announced at the World Mobile Congress plans to bring secure payments to the Internet of Things (IoT).
This Startup Invented A Way To Screen Bias Just Like A Spellchecker
Image from Textio.com By Jim Probasco It functions like a word processor but instead of checking grammar and spelling, Textio checks for bias. Textio co-founders, Kieran Snyder and Jensen Harris wanted to create a platform that would help recruiters and managers improve hiring efficiency and speed.
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