Archive | August, 2010

ARM And Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) Set To Face Off

ARM And Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) Set To Face Off

Posted on 31 August 2010 by Finance Wire

The purchase of a wireless chipmaker has shown Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC)’s intent in the market, however ARM is not just going to give up without a fight.

ARM And Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) Set To Face Off

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) has just made a $1.4 billion statement about its willingness to expand beyond the PC chip market.

According to Jon Erensen, an analyst at the market-research firm Gartner, “Intel is going all-in on wireless.”

So far though, chips designed by ARM Holdings PLC have a tight hold on the mobile phone processor market.

Intel Corp. Stock Info

As of 8/30/2010 (Last trade – 4:00pm), the Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) company shares are sitting at 17.96.

Over the past three months there has been a -14.2% change in the Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) stock price.

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC)
Last Price: 17.96
52 Week Low / High: 17.81 / 24.37
Market Cap: 100000000
Consensus Analyst Opinion: Moderate Buy
Zack’s Industry Rank: 3 out of 6

We will continue checking the Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) share price for developments over the next couple of weeks.

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) Facing Fight

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC)

Intel is the world’s largest semiconductor chip maker with its microprocessors, motherboards, and wireless products becoming the leading choice for computers, gadgets and technological goods.

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Friday’s Gain Big For DuPont (NYSE:DD)

Friday’s Gain Big For DuPont (NYSE:DD)

Posted on 31 August 2010 by Finance Wire

The Dow was helped up last Friday by DuPont (NYSE:DD), who was one of the big gainers at the end of trading before the weekend.

Friday’s Gain Big For DuPont (NYSE:DD)

DuPont (NYSE:DD) was one of the big gainers in the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday.

Stocks such as DuPont, Alcoa and Caterpillar lead the Dow to gain 164.84 points, or 1.7%, to 10,150.65, the biggest single-day gain since Aug. 2. DuPont rose 3.9% on Friday to end the day at $10.32.

Dupont Stock Info

As of 8/30/2010 (Last trade – 4:00pm), the Dupont (NYSE:DD) stocks are sitting at 40.32.

Over the past three months there has been a 13.4% movement in the Dupont (NYSE:DD) stock price.

Dupont (NYSE:DD)
Last Price: 40.32
52 Week Low / High: 30.06 / 42.66
Market Cap: 36550000
Consensus Analyst Opinion: Hold
Zack’s Industry Rank: 15 out of 33

We will be monitoring the Dupont (NYSE:DD) stock price for developments over the next few weeks.

DuPont (NYSE:DD) Big Single Day Gain

Dupont (NYSE:DD)

DuPont is a global company involved in a variety of fields such as agriculture, construction, electronics, and transportation, with its products used all around the world under a variety of applications.

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Clearwire Corp Takes On AT&T Inc (NYSE:T)

Posted on 31 August 2010 by Finance Wire

Clearwire Corp have laid down the gauntlet to AT&T Inc (NYSE:T), with a new 4G wireless PAYG internet service.

Clearwire Corp Takes On AT&T Inc (NYSE:T)

AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) has met its match in competitor Clearwire Corp. (NASDAQ: CLWR), who came out with a new offering called Rover, a pay-as-you-go 4G wireless Internet service.

Admittedly, it’s not cheap at $50 a month, but this is 4G, and the best part is, there’s no contract to sign. And, Clearwire said, Rover will not feature any data caps. Currently AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) is offering a 5 GB prepaid plan for $60 a month.

AT&T Inc. Stock Info

As of 8/30/2010 (Last trade – 4:01pm), the AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) stocks are sitting at 26.63.

Over the past three months there has been a 10.9% change in the AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) stock price.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)
Last Price: 26.63
52 Week Low / High: 23.78 / 28.73
Market Cap: 157360000
Consensus Analyst Opinion: Moderate Buy
Zack’s Industry Rank: 10 out of 36

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) stock price for developments over the next few weeks.

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NYC’s Biggest Fashion Show For American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP)

NYC’s Biggest Fashion Show For American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP)

Posted on 31 August 2010 by Editor

The biggest public fashion show in New York’s history has been announced, and American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) is the company which is to host it.

NYC’s Biggest Fashion Show For American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP)

American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) announced it will hold an exclusive Cardmember-Only Viewing Event and Designer Discussion for Fashion’s Night Out: The Show.

This will be the largest public fashion show in New York City history and will be held at Alice Tully Hall on September 7 starting at 6 PM. Get your ticket online before they’re gone.

American Express Co. Stock Info

As of 8/30/2010 (Last trade – 4:01pm), the American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) stocks are sitting at 39.89.

Over the past three months there has been a 2.6% change in the American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) stock price.

American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP)
Last Price: 39.89
52 Week Low / High: 31.68 / 49.19
Market Cap: 48000000
Consensus Analyst Opinion: Moderate Buy
Zack’s Industry Rank: 3 out of 26

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) share price for developments over the next few weeks.

American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) Setting Record

American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP)

American Express is a bank holding company which specializes in credit payment systems and travel related services both for consumers and businesses on a global basis.

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LaGuardia Stronger Thanks To Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA)

Posted on 31 August 2010 by Finance Wire

New York’s LaGuardia airport has a new look, thanks to Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA)’s Reynobond aluminium.

LaGuardia Stronger Thanks To Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA)

Adding a new kind of visibility to steel giant Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) the new 233-foot tall air traffic control tower at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced yesterday that the tower sports a coat of many panels made of Alcoa’s ultralight Reynobond® aluminium composite material.

LaGuardia airport is one of the busiest in the world.

Aloca Inc. Stock Info

As of 8/30/2010 (Last trade – 4:00pm), the Aloca Inc. (NYSE:AA) company shares are sitting at 10.25.

Over the past three months there has been a -11.3% change in the Aloca Inc. (NYSE:AA) stock price.

Aloca Inc. (NYSE:AA)
Last Price: 10.25
52 Week Low / High: 9.81 / 17.6
Market Cap: 10470000
Consensus Analyst Opinion: Hold
Zack’s Industry Rank: 1 out of 7

We will be monitoring the Aloca Inc. (NYSE:AA) stock price for developments over the next few weeks.

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