Consumers are likely to pull back on discretionary purchases as costs of household staples rise.
Tae Kim
Tae Kim is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering technology. He previously covered technology for Barron's, following an earlier career as an equity analyst.
Retail investors already had access to fractional shares, diminishing the appeal of a more affordable stock price.
The company that once regularly dazzled consumers with its products now seems complacent, at least when it comes to more affordable devices.
The retailer is counting on e-commerce and a pricey at-home service plan to boost its fortunes, but that probably won’t fend off the competition.
Restricting computing equipment sends Moscow an important message. But businesses likely will find ways around the rules.
The semiconductor industry’s usual source of neon gas has left production vulnerable to geopolitical crises and other disruptions.
The crypto platform made a splash with a Super Bowl ad, but now says its outlook for the year is uncertain. That should make investors nervous.
Digital currency lending platforms are luring savers with advertised interest rates of 9% or more. But customers too often fail to read the fine print.
The social media company has escaped major damage from Apple’s ad-tracking changes. A new CEO and a compelling new feature based on interest groups should help, too.
The company is claiming to take a stand against censorship, but the podcast could easily go on without the exclusive arrangement.
The company reassured skittish investors with a not-terrible quarter, but there were signs the retail operation remains under pressure.
The social-media giant, focused on its far-off vision for virtual existence, has been caught unprepared by the growing popularity of short-form video.
Expect more deals like Sony’s acquisition of Bungie, as tech and entertainment companies seek to bring on talent for metaverse projects.
The company isn’t known for big acquisitions. But with a sluggish product pipeline and an enormous cash hoard, it might be time for a deal.
The prospect of higher interest rates has weighed on tech stocks lately, but the software giant’s quarterly results suggest investors would do well to focus on long-term strengths.
Desktops made by a small California company demonstrate that it is possible to build a Windows computer that performs well and isn’t an eyesore.
The tech giant is acquiring a company weighed down by workplace scandals and complaints over game quality. Regulators will be taking a close look, too.
Take-Two is paying a hefty premium for mobile specialist Zynga, but the proposed $11 billion deal would give the combined company a lot more ammunition to compete with industry giants.
Most gamers are respectful and kind. The few that aren’t have too much power.
The prospect of easy profits is luring GameStop and other industry heavyweights, but the new marketplaces risk alienating customers.
