It was a rough debut for iQiyi (NASDAQ: IQ) last week. Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) fast-growing video streaming subsidiary went public at $18 on Thursday, and it wasn't pretty. The stock opened at $18.20, far from the opening pop we've see with other hot debutantes, but still a respectable first trade. Things only got worse from there. The shares slid all day, closing at $15.55.
Shares of Tencent (NASDAQOTH: TCEHY) recently stumbled from all-time highs, mainly due to three issues facing the Chinese tech giant.
Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), announced this week that it would be adding as many as 20,000 Jaguars to its growing fleet of self-driving cars. Testing on the Jaguar I-PACE all-electric sport-utility vehicle would begin this year before becoming part of Waymo's fleet in 2020. Jaguar, a division of Tata Motors (NYSE: TTM), noted that Waymo was "the only company with a fleet of fully self-driving cars -- with no one in the front seat -- on public roads." Waymo said that the vehicles could combine to complete over a million trips on an average day.
It's fair to call Lance Priebe a legend in the world of mobile gaming, though he does not see himself that way. As the creator of Club Penguin, which he sold to Walt Disney in 2007, Priebe was a pioneer in creating a massively successful subscription-based game.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is much more than a retail company. Two of its fastest-growing businesses are its cloud computing service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and its burgeoning digital advertising business. Both are bringing in billions of relatively high-margin revenue for the online retail giant, and are key to the company's overall profitability.
Dividend stocks overall have been shown to outperform their non-dividend-paying peers, but there always seems to be a tug of war between growth and income. The allure of owning a stock in a fast-growing industry with the potential for significant gains can be tempting, as this approach can also help investors reach their financial goals. There's an opportunity, however, to get both the potential for large-scale growth while still generating an ongoing income stream.
According to DigiTimes, software giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is considering a shakeup to the way that it charges computer makers for licenses for its Windows operating system. Microsoft is reportedly going to charge computer makers more for Windows licenses for computers with higher-end specifications -- such as more advanced displays and higher memory configurations -- than for computers with lower-end specifications.
It's been a rough month or two for investors. As of this writing, the S&P 500 has fallen 9% from its recent high. That's awfully close to official "correction" territory.
Even though Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) recorded record revenue and earnings per share (EPS) in the first quarter of 2018, questions remain about the company's long-term prospects.
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An estimated 8.9 million Americans aged 12 and older misused opioids in 2022, including 8.5 million prescription pain…
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An estimated 9.2 million Americans aged 12 and older misused opioids in 2021, including 8.7 million prescription pain…
Firefighters gained ground Sunday in their battle against the La Tuna brush fire near Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
A rising star in the Senate Republican ranks ran into a mess in her home state Tuesday.
Amber Heard has made good on her promise to give the millions she received from her divorce settlement with Johnny Depp to charity.Heard distributed her $7 million settlement between two organizations -- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and the ACLU,…
Here's a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects.FactsSources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and CNNZika virus is a flavivirus, part of…
The 2016 games will take place in Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area in Brazil. Here's some basic information about the country.
Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel "Leo" Messi, who plays for Argentina's national team and Paris Saint-Germain.PersonalBirth date: June 24, 1987Birth place: Rosario, ArgentinaBirth name: Lionel Andrés MessiFather: Jorge Messi, factory workerMother: Celia Cuccittini de…
Here's a look at Sudan, a North African country bordering the Red Sea, Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.About Sudan(from the CIA World Factbook)Area: 1,861,484 sq km slightly less than one-fifth the size of the…
Here's a look at cholera, an acute diarrheal infection that has killed thousands of people worldwide. Facts Cholera is contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. The bacteria is usually found in water contaminated with…
Here's a look at the World Cup football (soccer) tournaments. The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association. Men's and women's tournaments are held every four years.July 10-August 20, 2023 - The Women's World Cup…
(CNN) — Here is a look at Arab Spring, anti-government protests that began in Tunisia in December 2010 and spread throughout the Middle East and Africa in 2011. AlgeriaJanuary 4, 2011 - Protests begin, sparked by an increase in food…
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida.PersonalBirth date: February 11, 1953Birth place: Midland, TexasBirth name: John Ellis BushFather: George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United StatesMother: Barbara (Pierce) BushMarriage: Columba (Garnica…
Here's some background information about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.TimelineNovember 22, 1963- 11:37 a.m. - Air Force One arrives at Dallas' Love Field with the President and his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, Texas Governor John…
Here's a look at the life of Oscar-winning actress, Joanne Woodward.PersonalBirth date: February 27, 1930Birth place: Thomasville, GeorgiaBirth name: Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier WoodwardFather: Wade Woodward, school administrator and traveling salesmanMother: Elinor (Trimmier) Woodward, aircraft factory workerMarriage: Paul Newman (January 29,…
