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  • ARM Holdings : Can it compete Intel?

    By Ahsan Aslam - June 20, 2013 | Tickers: ARMH, INTC

    In microprocessor industry Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has dominated this industry for last approximately two decades, Now there have been rising fears that Intel may have trouble competing with emerging processor design firm ARM (NASDAQ: ARMH).

    Intel has seen the emergence of a new competitor in ARM Holdings (NASDAQ: ARMH), whose processor designs populate most smartphones and tablets. The line between PCs and mobile devices has been blurring, with ARM attempting more »

  • Is there any competition between AMD and Intel?

    By Ahsan Aslam - June 19, 2013 | Tickers: AMD, INTC

    The microprocessor market traditionally has been dominated by Intel and AMD products to the PC market.

    Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) holds long-term advantages over smaller rival Advanced Micro Devices AMD (NYSE: AMD) in the microprocessor industry. While there have been rising fears that Intel may have trouble competing with emerging processor design firm ARM Holdings , I believe this has been blown out of proportion. Intel is the dominant force in the more »

  • Is Microsoft a Good Buy ?

    By Ahsan Aslam - June 18, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, MSFT

    Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has recently released a version of Microsoft Office for iOS.

    This decision has been in the works for some time and is partially a defensive response to Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iWork announcement. Offering the Office Mobile app for the iPhone through an Office 365 subscription is an important strategic move for Microsoft. The application is available for free on the Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) App Store, allowing more »

  • Will selling of ceramics business help Rockwood?

    By Ahsan Aslam - June 18, 2013 | Tickers: ROC

    Rockwood Holdings (NYSE: ROC) is a global producer of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with diverse end markets that include the automotive, medical, construction, and electronics industries. The company operates in more than 20 countries, with about two thirds of sales generated in Europe. Rockwood focuses on niche and downstream markets, selling its products to more than 60,000 customers.

    Rockwood Holdings has carved out an enviable position in several more »

  • Google or Apple: Who Will be Getting a Larger Share?

    By Ahsan Aslam - February 28, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, GOOG

    Google’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) shares hit $800 for first time in history while Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) free fall still continues. If we see comparative gains and loss of both companies Google  has gained 20% increase in share price in last three months, on the other hand Apple’s shares are down 19%.

    Google earned 11.3 billion in revenue which is $10.64 a share during the fourth quarter more »

  • Prevailing Uncertainty and the Energy Sector: a look into ExxonMobil

    By Ahsan Aslam - November 29, 2012 | Tickers: CVX, XOM, NOV, OXY, SLB

    If the “over concerned Fiscal Cliff” really leads to recession, then growth rate of US will be unable to maintain its pace. Consequently the energy demand will be adversely affected, which can negatively influence the sales and profits of overall energy sector. But this is worsening of uncertainty. If we look at other side, the developing countries as India, Indonesia, Latin America and many more they are in much hunger more »