By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email
No company is immune from activist investors. That point was hammered home anew when Nelson Peltz announced Monday he'd bought $2.5 billion of General Electric (NYSE: GE) stock, making him a top 10 shareholder.
Every year, more household names are targeted, including many widely held stocks.
Here's what to do when a stock you own lands in the crosshairs of a Nelson Peltz...
By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email
Today's (Tuesday) Microsoft event was a showcase for a lot of slick new devices, including new Lumia phones, new Surface tablets, and the company's first-ever laptop. But as impressive as they are, for Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) investors, the flashy new gadgets aren't the only – or the most important – takeaway. Even though it […]
By Jack Delaney, Sr. Cannabis Editor, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Reports of cybercrime are growing by the day and could cost the global economy as much as $575 billion.
It's a harsh reality that companies, countries, and individuals need to protect themselves.
Read on to learn more about the cybersecurity ETF that every investor needs to know about.
By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email
Having fallen more than 10% since late July, the Apple stock price just may be ripe for more buying, according to activist investor Carl Icahn.
“Apple, even in a bear market – it may get hurt, it may go down – but I think Apple is still ridiculously underpriced,” Icahn said in a CNBC interview Wednesday.
Here's why Icahn is so convinced AAPL stock is a good buy - and why he's right...
By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email
Revised Apple stock price predictions have shares rising from 50% to 74% from its current level of about $115.
And what has analysts so excited isn't any of the new hardware Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) announced last week, but a new way of selling the iPhone.
Here's what Apple is doing - and why it will drive the AAPL stock price higher...
By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - • Print | Email
I get giddy every time the fall Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) product announcements come around. After all, Apple is the leader in consumer electronics and operating systems.
And this year certainly didn't disappoint. However, while everyone is distracted by the iDevice King's impressive new lineup of hardware, it's what the company has brewing behind the scenes that investors should be paying attention to.
Here's a rundown - plus how to play Apple stock now...
By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email
The Apple stock price slumped 2% following the company's biggest product unveiling of the year today (Wednesday). But in the long run, today's announcements will propel AAPL stock to new heights.
Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) revealed the new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, as well as a larger iPad aimed at the business market and a revamped Apple TV.
Here's why these new products will prove positive catalysts for the Apple stock price...
By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email
Of all the news and events that can influence Apple stock over the course of the year, the one with the most long-term impact is the annual introduction of new iPhone models.
We already know many of the details of what will be unveiled at the Apple event.
Here's a guide to what to expect - and how each of these announcements will impact AAPL stock...
By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - • Print | Email
The Pentagon has partnered with Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA), Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ), and 159 other private companies and universities to develop wearable tech for military use.
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the creation of a new institute in San Jose called "Flexible Hybrid Electronic Institute" on Friday. The institute will work to develop manufacturing techniques and new applications for flexible electronics.
Does the Tim Cook email to "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer warrant an all-out SEC investigation? Well, the correspondence wasn't the most legal of conversations, that's for sure.
You see, Cook's decision to fill Cramer in privately on Apple's performance violated an SEC regulation.
Here's the likely outcome of an SEC investigation into Tim Cook's email...
