Anthony John Agnello

Anthony John Agnello

Consumer and Technology Writer

Anthony John Agnello is a financial journalist, tech writer and critic. He joined InvestorPlace.com as a contributing writer in June 2010.

Anthony began covering the entertainment and technology industries in 2004, and has a keen eye for how artistic movements and consumer tastes can lead to dramatic industry shifts.

His byline has appeared in a wide range of publications and websites including MTV, Electronic Gaming Monthly, The Onion AV Club, The Escapist, 1UP.com, Game Pro and Nerve.com.

Recent Articles

Apple Rumors and AAPL Stock News – iPhone Preorders Restocked

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Here's the latest Apple rumors and news on AAPL stock as of Wednesday June 23, covering everything from the iPhone to Mac computers. Apple Inc. is going to be holding another preorder session for its iPhone 4, launching Adobe audio software on macs and teaming up with Amazon (AMZN) for another kindle app.

Nintendo Wii Outplays Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Nintendo (NTDOY) president Reggie Fils-Aime claimed today that despite an apparent slowdown in sales of the company's Nintendo Wii video game console, the stock is still on track to outpace competitors Sony (SNE) and Microsoft (MSFT). Nintendo is projecting 18 million in Wii sales for the fiscal year ending March 2011, a decrease from the previous year's 20.5 million for the video game console.

Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook Drop Prices (AMZN, BKS, AAPL, SNE)

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Amazon (AMZN) and Barnes and Noble (BKS) made peculiar moves yesterday. Rather than spark Father's Day sales, they waited until the day after the consumer holiday to drop the prices on their respective eReader devices. Amazon lowered the price of their Kindle to $189 and Barnes and Noble dropped their Nook down to $199. Both devices -- top competitors with Apple (AAPL) iPad -- were previously $259.

Apple Rumors and AAPL Stock News – A $375 Price Target?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Here's the latest Apple rumors and news on AAPL stock as of Wednesday June 22, covering everything from the iPhone to the iPad to stock and its price target. According to one expert, AAPL stock should hit $375 a share. Also, the Apple iPad has sold 3 million units in 80 days and the iPhone 4 smartphone has been spotted at Walmart WMT.

GameStop, Best Buy Fight for Sales (BBY, WMT, GME, TGT, AMZN)

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

General Motors unit Chevrolet will be launching their brand new electric car, the Volt, in November of this year. GM has set up a program with the U.S. Department of Energy that will give the first 4,400 Volt buyers a 240-volt charging station for their electric vehicles. This could help get the fledgling electric car market off the ground and not just help GM but also automakers like Honda (HMC), Toyota (TM) and Ford (F) that are planning to bring electric vehicles (or EVs) to the market.

First Chevrolet Volt Buyers to Get Free Charging Station (HMC, TM, F, TSLA)

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

General Motors unit Chevrolet will be launching their brand new electric car, the Volt, in November of this year. GM has set up a program with the U.S. Department of Energy that will give the first 4,400 Volt buyers a 240-volt charging station for their electric vehicles. This could help get the fledgling electric car market off the ground and not just help GM but also automakers like Honda (HMC), Toyota (TM) and Ford (F) that are planning to bring electric vehicles (or EVs) to the market.

Starbucks (SBUX) Signals Return to Growth With International Expansion

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Four years ago, it appeared that no one on Earth was going to be able to buy a cup of coffee without the Starbucks brand on it. SBUX had nearly 6,500 retail locations worldwide, and they were on track to buy out almost all of their major competitors. They purchased the Seattle's Best Coffee chain from AFC Enterprises (AFCE) and all of the West Coast based Coffee People stores from Diedrich Coffee (DDRX). Not all was well though. First, in 2007, Starbucks halted its plans to expand into India. They continued to expand internationally in 2008, opening outlets in Agentina, Portugal, and the Czech Republic, but closed 900 underperforming retail locations throughout that year and into 2009. SBUX stocks hit all time lows in March 2009.

Winnebego Earnings Send WGO Stock Soaring, Signal Consumer Spending Rebound

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Winnebago Industries Inc. (WGO) reported earnings Thursday morning that have continued the motor home giant's successful 2010. Revenues were up more than 165% over 2009, showing that consumer spending on big ticket items may be on the rebound. Specifically, Winnebego earnings were $3.4 million, their first operating profit in over two years and an astounding increase over WGO stock reported operating loss of -$14.8 million just one year ago.

Apple iPhone 4 Preorders Sell Out (AAPL, ATT, WMT, RSH, BBY)

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple Inc. (AAPL) stockholders have reason to be excited about the impending release of the iPhone 4, the latest model in Apple's line of popular smartphones. AT and T (T) released a statement on Wednesday afternoon revealing that they were completely sold out of preorders for the device and that any further preorders would not be filled until after the June 24 release date.

Nintendo Stock Booms Thanks to 3D Video Game Console

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Nintendo (NTDOY) stock has steadily grown over the past five years, and it's not all because of the success of the Wii. The runaway success of the Nintendo DS handheld video game system pleased Nintendo stockholders to no end following its release in late 2004. The Japanese gaming giant's fortunes only grew upon the 2006 release of the Nintendo DS' first hardware revision, the Nintendo DS Lite, and the sales juggernaut home console, the Nintendo Wii.

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