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Uber Grapples to Distance Itself From Google

By Money Morning Member Alert, Money Morning - May 11, 2015

Uber, the ride-hailing app wreaking havoc on the cab industry, was reported by The New York Times late last week as pursuing purchase of Nokia Corporation's (NYSE: NOK) Here mapping service.

The privately held Uber is currently valued at $41.2 billion and is pursuing another $2.8 billion in funding. The Times article placed Uber's bid for the Here technology as nearing $3.0 billion.

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Uber Grapples to Distance Itself From Google

By Money Morning Member Alert, Money Morning - May 11, 2015

Uber, the ride-hailing app wreaking havoc on the cab industry, was reported by The New York Times late last week as pursuing purchase of Nokia Corporation's (NYSE: NOK) Here mapping service.

The privately held Uber is currently valued at $41.2 billion and is pursuing another $2.8 billion in funding. The Times article placed Uber's bid for the Here technology as nearing $3.0 billion.

Your Best Investment in the "Cloud" Is Right Here

By Michael E. Lewitt, Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt - May 1, 2015

Last week, investors drove up the market valuations of both Amazon.com and Microsoft by tens of billions of dollars based on excitement over the companies' "cloud computing" hosting businesses.

For both companies, cloud revenues and growth were the catalyst of the big moves.

Indeed, both featured screaming improvements in what are critical segments in their business models...

Microsoft Stock Soars on Earnings Beat, Strong Cloud Growth (MSFT)

By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - April 24, 2015

Microsoft stock gained as much as 10% today (Friday) as the company's latest earnings report showed that its "mobile-first, cloud-first" strategy is gaining momentum.

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) reported its fiscal Q3 earnings yesterday (Thursday) after the market close.

Even with a decline in Windows sales, one of the company's traditional cash cows, Microsoft handily beat Wall Street expectations.

And the areas that outperformed in Q3 clearly are Microsoft's future...

This Tech Blue Chip Is On Sale

By William Patalon III, Executive Editor, Money Morning • @privatebrief - April 7, 2015

The last time Shah Gilani recommended Microsoft to Private Briefing readers as a "New Buy," I asked him if he had a Windows-powered crystal ball - or a listening device planted in the software firm's Redmond, Wash., headquarters.

I was only kidding, of course. But Shah's timing was stunning...

Microsoft's Windows Phone Gambit Is its Last Mobile Hope

By Money Morning Member Alert, Money Morning - March 20, 2015

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) released a new, low-cost smartphone in an attempt to expand its offerings within emerging markets in light of flagging domestic sales.

The device, dubbed the Lumia 430 Dual SIM, is due out in April and will be a low-cost option in available in a wide swath of countries, including several cornerstones of the BRICS.

This Tech Sector Pioneer Just Bet on the Newest "10-Bagger"-Plus

By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - March 4, 2015

This tech sector pioneer has a virtual reality product guaranteed to excite and enthrall millions. And NASA, even Minecraft, are involved in its creation.

It's not the stuff of science fiction... anymore.

Let's grab some of its extreme growth below Wall Street's radar...

Why Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Stock Will Bounce Back

By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - February 5, 2015

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) stock is due for a quick rebound. The company's Q2 earnings had investors and Wall Street slashing its share price by 10% on Jan. 27.

But Satya Nadella - Microsoft's new CEO - is a visionary. He knows what it takes to compete against the other mega tech firms out there... and win.

Here's why we can expect great gains from Microsoft's new boss - and MSFT stock...

Microsoft Stock Today: Five Ways Satya Nadella Woke a Laggard

By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - February 4, 2015

Microsoft stock today is up 14.5% from where it was exactly one year ago when Satya Nadella took over as CEO of the tech giant.

But that understates the impact Nadella has had on Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) stock in his rookie year.

The fact is, Nadella has breathed new life into a moribund company that had lost its way under CEO Steve Ballmer. Under Ballmer's 14-year tenure Microsoft stock became a laggard, with returns consistently lagging the market

Here are the five keys that explain Nadella's early success...

Dow Jones Today Falls on Weak Earnings from MSFT, CAT

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - January 27, 2015

The Dow Jones today tumbled 291 points amid poor earnings reports and conflicting economic data ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcement on Wednesday.

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) were two of the day's worst-performing stocks. Microsoft had its worst day since July 2013.

Here are the other top stories from the stock market today...

Tech Stocks Today: Who to Buy After the Dow Plunge

By Alex McGuire, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 - January 27, 2015

Tech stocks today helped lower the Dow Jones - but a couple of them are still "buys."

Two tech giants, including Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), are good picks while one construction equipment company should be avoided.

Legal "Steroids" Are Making This Tech Company a Buy

By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - January 22, 2015

With high-tech corporations, there's always a group of young startups with hot innovations breathing down the Old Guard's necks.

There are chances for late-career renaissances, though. I've uncovered four aging Silicon Valley legends that have found the business equivalent of a (legal) performance-enhancing drug in a certain fast-moving part of the tech sector.

And one tech company in particular has rediscovered its ace-like prowess - and is making investors hefty gains in the process...

Microsoft Stock in 2015: How High Will It Go?

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - December 3, 2014

What can you expect for Microsoft stock in 2015?

As 2014 comes to close, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) stock has been red hot - up over 30%.

Here's where one of our experts sees it headed in 2015 and beyond.

Is Microsoft Stock a Buy After Its 70% Gain? (MSFT)

By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - November 21, 2014

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is a laggard no more.

After more than a decade of bobbing around the $30 mark, Microsoft stock is up 70% since April of 2013.

Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani recognized the surprising turnaround early on, and started publicly recommending MSFT stock in July of 2013. But now that it has hit $50, is Microsoft stock a buy? Or should investors take their profits and move on?

Gilani's answer may surprise you...

Q1 MSFT Earnings Need Cloud to Overcome Transition Costs

By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - October 23, 2014

Transition costs will weigh down Microsoft Corp.'s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Q1 earnings, while continued strength in the company's cloud-based products could deliver enough oomph to engineer a beat.

The Q1 MSFT earnings are expected after the market close today (Thursday). Investors will find out how well CEO Satya Nadella is managing the transition to his "cloud first, mobile first" strategy.

Here’s what investors need to know about the Q1 MSFT earnings…

Thursday’s Hot Stocks to Watch Include AMZN, MSFT, GM, Airlines, and More

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - October 23, 2014

Several airlines report earnings Thursday, including American Airlines, United Continental Holdings, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Air Group, and JetBlue Airways.

Today's hot stocks to watch also include a couple of tech heavyweights, a key automaker, a pair of drug giants, and more.

Here’s our full list of eight stocks that will be on the move today as earnings season continues…