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2011 update: Yahoo, AOL merger rumors resurface

2011 update: Yahoo, AOL merger rumors resurface

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 14, 2011
Filed under: Alternative News

Back in 2008 Yahoo shares were falling by about 19 percent, which left shareholders a little unhappy. However, things look as though they have turned around for the company, as Yahoo and AOL merger rumors resurface. AOL shareholders believe that…

Update: Apple stock after keynote

Update: Apple stock after keynote

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 4, 2011
Filed under: Alternative News

Today was judgment day for Tim Cook, as he took the helm to announce a few new products, as well as the new iPhone. Steve Jobs will be sitting there a little worried right now, as Apple stock after the…

Shocking: Netflix (NFLX) stock growth stalls

Shocking: Netflix (NFLX) stock growth stalls

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: September 19, 2011
Filed under: Alternative News

Over the years we have seen Netflix grow into a much larger company, but a recent business decision, which was shocking for some has now had an effect of NFLX stock growth. Over the past two months the value of…

Apple (AAPL) shares undervalued, set to rocket

Apple (AAPL) shares undervalued, set to rocket

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: July 18, 2011
Filed under: Alternative News

The expected release of the new 2011 MacBook Air and Mac OS X Lion is certainly big news this week, but there is something going on a little bigger. Apple (AAPL) shares are said to be undervalued, as they have…

Global gas prices: Decrease affects consumer confidence

Global gas prices: Decrease affects consumer confidence

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: June 13, 2011
Filed under: Alternative News

Over the past few days we have seen a decrease in global gas prices, and the affects on consumer confidence has been a positive one. Do not think for one moment that this only affects drivers, but also travelers and…

Facebook IPO an inevitable process following LinkedIn

Facebook IPO an inevitable process following LinkedIn

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: May 20, 2011
Filed under: Social Media

It’s no secret how popular social media has become, as more and more people turn to this new way of life, not only personal but business as well. So a Facebook IPO is an inevitable process following LinkedIn and their…

LinkedIn IPO Demand: Possible Irrational Valuation

LinkedIn IPO Demand: Possible Irrational Valuation

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: May 18, 2011
Filed under: Social Media

LinkedIn IPO demand could be very strong tomorrow, but a possible irrational valuation of $45 per share could stall things a little. This would value the social networking company at $4 billion, that’s an increase of $10 a share. However,…

Good Time to Invest in Silver: Apps for 2011

Good Time to Invest in Silver: Apps for 2011

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 26, 2011
Filed under: Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps

It seems that it is a good time to invest in silver in 2011, much like gold had been last year. There are those who believe that the price of silver is in a bubble at this time, but some…

Best Android Phone Apps For Business Use

Best Android Phone Apps For Business Use

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: February 27, 2011
Filed under: Android Apps, Apps

We have lost count how many iOS apps we have discussed, and we feel that we have left Android users out. However, today we thought we would look at some of the best Android phone apps for business use. Like…

Comcast Completes Takeover of NBC Universal

Comcast Completes Takeover of NBC Universal

By: Tina Chubb | Posted: January 30, 2011
Filed under: Alternative News

If you’ve been following all previous news regarding the Comcast Corporation / NBC Universal merger, then you might like to know that the takeover has now been completed. Comcast issued a statement on Saturday January 29th, saying that the transaction…

Top Tax Saving Tips: Apps For 2011

Top Tax Saving Tips: Apps For 2011

By: Tina Chubb | Posted: January 27, 2011
Filed under: Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps

Whether you’re self employed or run your own small business, you’ll know just how important it is to keep all your taxes up to date. Sometimes this process can get rather confusing, and you might not know the best way…

Orange County Choppers Foreclosure: OCC Not Bankrupt

Orange County Choppers Foreclosure: OCC Not Bankrupt

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: January 25, 2011
Filed under: Autos

I have been a fan of American Choppers for some time now, so you can understand how upset I was when the main three from the show/company parted due to reasons unknown.

Google to Buy Groupon: Shares Fall, Investors Concered

Google to Buy Groupon: Shares Fall, Investors Concered

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: December 1, 2010
Filed under: Alternative News

It is now common knowledge that Google is looking to takeover Groupon, the discount-coupon discount site. The search engine giant is expected to pay $6 billion, which is the world’s largest acquisition; but this has not gone down well with…

Dell Sales Increase: Quarterly Profit Results

Dell Sales Increase: Quarterly Profit Results

By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: November 19, 2010
Filed under: Computers

Dell analysts had some confident sales predictions for the computer makers third quarter, which they exceeded according to Dell’s third quarter profit results. Dell’s statement shows $913 million of cash flow generation, and commercial enterprise revenue up 33 percent.

GM IPO Stock: $33 Per Share, $20.1 billion

GM IPO Stock: $33 Per Share, $20.1 billion

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 18, 2010
Filed under: Autos

We reported earlier that General Motors (GM) wanted to increase its preferred stock by 30 percent, this would have worked out to $15.5 billion. However, the underwriters agreed to increase the size to $4.4 billion. The IPO now stands at…