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Is Apple Music Too Confusing?
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 12:27pm | 637Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to report impressive iPhone 6 sales for the spring quarter, but investors may also look to hear about the company's newest music service. Reviewers have praised the new app, officially known as Apple Music, but said it is somewhat confusing. Apple bulls are...
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Microsoft Is Trying To 'Undo' Steve Ballmer's Mistakes
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 11:08am | 581Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is restructuring its phone business less than two years after acquiring the mobile division from Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE: NOK). Rich Tullo, Director of Research at Albert Fried & Company, compared Microsoft's situation to Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE...
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Rich Tullo Believes Stale TIVO Views Create Fresh Opportunities
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 4:26pm | 344In a report published Thursday, Albert Fried & Company analyst Rich Tullo suggested that it is time to dismiss the bear case in TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) as shares continue flirting with its 52-week lows. According to Tullo, the bear thesis needs to be revisited and the competitive threats...
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Albert Fried: Reiterating Overweight On Tube Mogul
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 1:33pm | 267In a report published Wednesday, analysts at Albert Fried & Company reiterated their Overweight rating on TubeMogul Inc (NASDAQ: TUBE). The price target was maintained at $21. During 1Q15, the largest players in the New High Experience media segment either initiated or expanded their...
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'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Predicted To Make $250-$500 Million Opening Weekend, Beating 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron'
Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 6:24pm | 734Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s "Avengers: Age Of Ultron" is predicted to make as much as $230 million domestically this weekend. The film is responsible for more than 95 percent of Fandango's pre-sold ticket sales and has already earned more than $255 million...
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'Seinfeld' And 'Fear The Walking Dead' Could Add 10 Million Subscribers To Hulu
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 5:44pm | 837Hulu's content acquisition spree could help the service acquire millions of additional subscribers over the next several years. The streaming video site -- which is owned by subsidiaries of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (...
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Are Pundits Wrong About Apple Watch Demand?
Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 6:22pm | 741After months of anticipation, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is nearly ready to release its long-awaited smartwatch. The insurmountable hype ensures that some investors will be disappointed, but there's still a question that must be asked: Are the pundits wrong? "I think the first batch of...
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Why Netflix Won't Be Harmed By Google's Paid Streaming Video Service
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 3:33pm | 416Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) is reportedly launching a paid streaming video service (under the YouTube banner) that will compete more directly with Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX). Despite the media hoopla, Albert Fried & Company analyst Rich Tullo does not think the two companies will end up...
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Weekly Tech Highlights: Apple's 3 New iPhones, BlackBerry's Big Win And More
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 11:42am | 534The last full week of March was filled with Apple handset and service rumors, quarterly results from a former smartphone leader and more. Apple Rumored To Introduce New 3 Phones… What could be better than two new iPhones in 2015? How about three? Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is reportedly working on...
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3 Ways Apple's Music Service Can Dominate The Competition
Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 2:31pm | 678If a year's worth of reports are accurate, including a new one from the New York Times, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) plans to release another streaming music service. Apple can't win the war for listeners by launching a simple Spotify clone, but there are a few ways the company could take...
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Microsoft's Bailed Cyanogen Deal Means 'There's A New Sheriff In Town'
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 7:19am | 335Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) was expected to invest in Cyanogen, a startup that has created an open source mobile OS using Android. The latest report says that Microsoft is moving in another direction. "The idea that they're walking away from a deal means there's a new...
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How Cinderella's $70 Million Opening Could Be Worth Twice As Much For Disney
Monday, March 16, 2015 - 5:13pm | 538Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) celebrated another theatrical win last weekend with the debut of "Cinderella." The live-action remake proved to be box office gold, earning $70 million from domestic theaters. Ticket sales may only be half of the revenue that Disney earns, however. "...
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Pandora's $1 Pricing Plan Would Be A 'Great Idea To Get Credit Card Numbers'
Monday, March 16, 2015 - 3:15pm | 544Pandora Media Inc (NYSE: P) is rumored to launch a low-cost option for listeners who want to eliminate ads for 24 hours. If true, consumers will be able to pay $0.99 for one full day of commercial-free music. "It's a great idea to get credit card numbers if people are willing to do...
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Weekly Tech Highlights: Apple's Upgradeable Smartwatch, Intel's Apple Deal And More
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 12:15pm | 740Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) might end up dominating March without releasing a single new product. Technically there is one new item on store shelves -- a revised 13-inch MacBook Pro that includes the new Force Touch pad. Apple's newest products, the Apple Watch and the long-awaited 12-inch MacBook,...
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How Apple Gave HBO Leverage To Use Against Cable
Friday, March 13, 2015 - 7:29am | 533Time Warner Inc's (NYSE: TWX) HBO will compete head-on with Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) when it launches a standalone service that doesn't require cable. Is this the result of Netflix's growth or due to a lack of support from the cable industry? For answers, Albert Fried &...