Paul Ausick

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Marvell (MRVL) Bucks Semiconductor Trends

By Paul Ausick

Thanks to a timely acquisition in 2006, Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRVL) finds itself on the brink of making a serious run at its 52-week high share price. The company reported earnings and revenues in line with expectations yesterday, but its most significant improvement came in its mobile and wireless market where sales grew 140% year-over-year.

Intel (INTC) Buyout of McAfee (MFE) May Shake Up Tech Sector

By Paul Ausick

Today's announcement that Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) has agreed to purchase McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) for $7.7 billion ($48/share) in an all-cash deal that could well be a game-changer, is certainly a head-scratcher at first glance.

RIM Wants to Fight Google and Apple on Mobile Ads

By Paul Ausick

Blackberry maker Research in Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ: RIMM) has been shopping for a mobile advertising network that would position the company to compete with Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) for what many believe is the next big battleground for revenue and profits.

CAT vs. Deere earnings – Which Stock is Better?

By Paul Ausick

Today's earnings report from Deere & Co. (NYSE: DE) overwhelmed Wall Street estimates for the company's third fiscal quarter. Deere earnings totaled $617 million, EPS of $1.44, compared earnings and EPS in the same period a year ago of $420 million and $0.99, respectively.

Oilsands Quest (BQI), Other Tar Sand Stocks Explore Crude Oil Alternatives

By Paul Ausick

Digging up the tarry mess that comprises the Canadian oil and tar sands costs real money, and Oilsands Quest, Inc. (AMEX: BQI) has apparently decided it doesn't have enough. The oil sand and tar sands company has announced that it "has initiated a process to explore strategic alternatives for enhancing shareholder value" thanks to dropping crude oil prices.

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