MarketLine
-
17 Jul
Japan-South Korea row threatens Samsung competitiveness
A dispute over the 2018 conclusion to a South Korean court case that resulted in Japanese company Mitsubishi being ordered to pay reparations for wartime forced labour has provoked a reaction from the Japanese government in the form of trade restrictions.
-
12 Jul
Bose’s success with shades that play tunes may trigger a company takeover
Bose’s venture into the wearable tech market marks an ambitious move for the US-based company, but success may see the company become a takeover target.
-
8 Jul
Better voice assistants do not translate into AI conversations
A flurry of language-processing products has created the false impression of major advancements in ‘conversational’ AI.
-
5 Jul
Tesla would be wrong to end its partnership with Panasonic
After several run-ins between Telsa and its battery supplier Panasonic about production setbacks of the Model 3 electric vehicle (EV), the California-based carmaker is looking to develop its own batteries.
-
1 Jul
NEC’s facial-recognition technology faces test in UK courts
Use of facial-recognition software in UK police trials has boosted the profile of one of its suppliers, the NEC Corporation, but substantial threats to the technology’s long-term sales growth remain.
-
24 Jun
T-Mobile, Sprint close to clinching merger deal but hurdles remain
The US-China trade war and the Trump administration ban on Chinese telecom company and phone maker Huawei may help unlock the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint in the US.
-
20 Jun
Slack gets to work by bypassing underwriters in direct IPO offering
Rising US tech star Slack has opted to go public in a direct offering on the NYSE that might protect it from the perils of Wall Street.
-
14 Jun
Uber and Volvo in pole position for first global roll out of self-driving car
The new model, a variant of the XC90 SUV, will work with an Uber developed autonomous driving system.
-
16 May
Vodafone reveals bleak annual performance, blaming increased competition
Ballooning costs associated with the purchase of an expensive 5G spectrum in Europe have pushed up Vodafone’s swelling debt.
-
16 May
Apple has performed poorly in 2019 as US/China trade war threatens hardship
The ongoing US-China trade war has added to the woes faced by Apple beyond competing against Samsung and insurgent Chinese makers in an increasingly competitive market.
-
3 May
Alphabet Q1 growth fails to match forecasts
California-based Alphabet – of which Google is a part – reported a profit in the first three months of 2019 that sagged under the weight of a hefty antitrust fine by the European Commission (EC).
-
25 Apr
Facebook’s record Q1 results: Users and investors unconcerned by privacy issues
Facebook’s revenues have increased by more than a quarter in the last three months, according to its latest report.
-
17 Apr
Netflix Q1 results: Growth at every turn
Streaming giant Netflix has had a strong start to the year following the announcement of its Q1 results.
-
5 Apr
Amazon alive and well after Bezos divorce settlement
A decision by the US divorce courts to award MacKenzie Bezos a record settlement is unlikely to damage Amazon’s financial prospects.
-
3 Apr
Nicaragua telecoms and pay-TV has growth potential
Despite being one of the smallest markets in the Americas, the Nicaraguan telecoms and pay-TV market holds great growth potential particularly in the mobile and fixed data segments.
-
3 Apr
Pinterest files its long-awaited IPO, but admits it faces challenges
Pinterest has shied away from identifying itself as a social network and yet has identified social media platforms as competitors.
-
15 Mar
Tesla’s gimmick-free Model Y is a full throttle offering
The latest Tesla release completes a childish S3XY naming convention, but a lack of quirky features may signal that the company is refocusing on profitability.
-
14 Mar
Argentina e-commerce has sidestepped the economic crisis
Over the last year, Argentina’s economy has weathered endless economic and political storms, but e-commerce has defied all expectations.
-
14 Mar
In-game loot boxes may lead to problem gambling by young
Regulators must take action and ban loot boxes as the only use they serve is to boost game company revenues at the expense of gamers.
-
8 Mar
Qwant wants to be Europe’s alternative to Google’s search engine
Google has been dominant in the European search engine market for two decades – Qwant is now attempting to disrupt that.
-
17 Jan
IBM’s quantum computer is a sign of its ambitions
IBM has unveiled a standalone commercially viable quantum computer in an effort to reinvigorate its brand reputation and drag its share price out of the doldrums.
-
20 Dec
Adobe share price drops off through Q4, despite strong year and an even brighter 2019
After a share price all time high of $275.49 during October 2018, Adobe has had a rocky end to the year, but the company will come back fighting in 2019.
-
19 Dec
UK gig economy reform improves worker rights while protecting companies
Reform of UK gig economy employment regulations mean business costs for leading players will remain under control.
-
17 Dec
Chinese retail struggles amid tariffs and falling confidence
Chinese retail sales have reached a 10-year low following imposition of US tariffs, signaling harder times ahead for major players.
-
17 Dec
ASOS results: The latest victim of the “worst November in living memory”
Options are limited for ASOS in bid to reverse poor financial results following poor end to 2018.
-
14 Dec
Google and Amazon voicebots have entered our homes; will customer service be the next shake-up?
Capabilities of conversational AI are more far-reaching than ever as personal assistants become smarter, transforming customer service.
-
13 Dec
Agri-tech start-ups will boost agricultural growth as sector embraces latest tech
Agri-tech start-ups are attracting big name investors in quest to use cutting-edge technology to transform agriculture The agricultural market has experienced a decelerating growth due to pressure on fees paid to farmers.
-
10 Dec
NASA outsourcing spacecraft opens new growth opportunities for the private space industry
Under pressure to reduce costs, NASA has chosen to use private companies for moon missions, accelerating development of new space industries.
-
10 Dec
US urge allies to ban Huawei – the UK should listen and act
The US government has banned Huawei for cybersecurity concerns in their 5G infrastructure, encouraging the UK to follow suit.
-
29 Nov
Jaguar Land Rover makes UK investment despite Brexit – is it this a risky move?
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said this month that it will build the new generation of the Evoque model in the UK, which could be a risky move amid Brexit uncertainty.