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Could Wireless Firms Follow Apple Into Ad-Blocking?

Could wireless phone companies add a new twist to the brouhaha over ad-blocking technology on mobile devices in 2016? Europe might be a better market to watch than the U.S., where AT&T (T) and Verizon Communications (VZ) will likely stay on the ad-blocking sidelines. Apple (AAPL) made waves last year by offering ad-blocking software to iPhone users, fueling Web publisher worries that they’ll lose ad revenue. Mobile devices account for roughly 40%

Facebook Among 5 Big Caps Making Big Deals

Stocks of big, well-capitalized companies are generally more stable than those of their smaller peers. With the market in confirmed correction, top-rated big caps are a good hunting ground for stock watch list candidates. Today’s Screen Of The Day is Big Cap Leaders, companies that usually have a market value north of $15 billion and are priced at 15 or higher. The list includes five highly rated big companies that have been doing big deals: Apple

IBM Leads Patent Field, Amazon Makes Biggest Gain

In 2015, for the 23rd consecutive year, IBM (IBM) held the No. 1 position for patents received, while Amazon.com (AMZN) made a big gain. IBM was granted 7,355 patents, according to IFI Claims Patent Services, followed by Samsung Electronics at 5,072, then Canon. Amazon made the biggest gain among the leaders, jumping to No. 26 from No. 50 a year ago. The number of patents issued to Amazon almost doubled. Qualcomm (QCOM) moved up three places to