Social network Twitter’s (TWTR) video broadcasting service Periscope is in for a duel, now that social media leader Facebook (FB)is letting a small number of Apple (AAPL) iPhone users test a new Facebook feature that allows users to share live video. Facebook rolled out testing of its new feature, called Live, on Thursday to select Apple users, but it didn’t say when it would open Live to a wider audience. Twitter’s rival Periscope service,
With the market uptrend under pressure, it’s a good time to build a watch list. Here’s a look at four top-rated stocks that are nearing buy points: Avago Technologies (AVGO), Macom Technology (MTSI), Epam Systems (EPAM) and TransDigm Group (TDG). Apple (AAPL) chip supplier Avago Technologies popped more than 9% Thursday after issuing its quarterly report late Wednesday. The results spurred a flurry of price-target hikes from analysts. Avago has an
Capital spending at cable TV companies will ease as consumers switch to Apple (AAPL) TV, Roku and gaming boxes, says MoffettNathanson in a research report. While cable set-top boxes will stick around to an extent, pay-TV service providers should see lower CPE (customer premise equipment) costs, says analyst Craig Moffett. Also lowering costs, Comcast (CMCSA), Charter Communications (CHTR) and other firms will also be done transitioning to