Netflix and Amazon struggle to impress Hollywood and Wall Street
Mizuho Securities notes Netflix's Emmy haul was weak despite 34 nominations with only two wins. Amazon fared better with Transparent earning two awards and 12 nominations. Industry sees limited impact from heavy spending on originals while stock remains valued near $118 target but trades around $100.
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SigFig Tracking Investors Facts in America
A look at how U.S. investors use SigFig tracking services to monitor portfolios, compare holdings, and optimize asset management. The overview covers user demographics, platform features, and potential impacts on trading behavior.
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America’s tech stock portfolio by SigFig investors
More than half a million investors with $200 billion in assets use SigFig to track portfolios. Five day average return is negative 2.59 percent, six month average negative 5.99 percent. Apple (AAPL) is largest holding and most bought and sold. Microsoft (MSFT) appears as a leading holding.
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Tribune Publishing lowers LA Times revenue outlook
Tribune Publishing, owner of the Los Angeles Times, issued a late Friday release cutting its annual revenue and earnings guidance citing weakness in California newspapers. Dialog Semiconductor aims to buy Atmel for 4.6 billion dollars, expanding IoT and automotive electronics exposure. PayPal upgraded to buy by Stifel Nicolaus with a $40 target on optimism about instant checkout.
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Lennar Leads Homebuilder Stock Rally Despite Slowing Market
Analysts warn the homebuilder stock party may end as housing momentum cools. Lennar outperformed with a 23 percent rise in quarterly adjusted EPS to 96 cents, above estimates, while full year earnings are forecast up 21 percent. Existing home sales fell 4.8 percent in August, and Lennar shares drifted about 2 percent after earnings.
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Jaunt secures 100 million funding with Disney lead
Palo Alto VR firm Jaunt raises 65 million in Series C led by Disney with China Media Capital and Evolution Partners. Google Ventures and Redpoint previously invested. Jaunt plans to scale VR cameras and studios in Los Angeles and Palo Alto as it expands cinematic VR offerings.
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