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Apple Music Streams Doubled in First Half Of 2015; JP Morgan Sees Positive Impact For Stock
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9:20am | 334Read More...In a report published Monday, JP Morgan analyst Rod Hall stated that Americans streamed 135 billion audio tracks and music videos over the Internet during the first half of 2015. Citing data from Nielsen, Hall noted that the 135 billion audio tracks and music streams represents a more than...
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Weekly Tech Highlights: Tesla's Big Results, Apple's Next Service And More
Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 9:50am | 778Read More...June came to a close with better-than-expected results from Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), as well as a new streaming music service and additional financing for a rising security startup. Tesla Delivered More Cars Than Expected Tesla closed up 4.04% on Thursday after the company announced that it...
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Facebook Could Be Huge For Music Sharing And Discoverability
Friday, July 3, 2015 - 9:39am | 590Read More...Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) is reportedly talking to a number of record labels, including Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group. Little is known about the talks, but it sounds an awful lot like the hype that preceded the debut of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) music service....
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Uh Oh: Early Reports Of Apple Music iCloud Glitches
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 2:29pm | 351Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s much anticipated music streaming service went live this week to the delight of millions. However, The Verge commented on Wednesday that Apple Music "has an iCloud problem." According to The Verge's Chris Welch, iTunes Match has been "one of...
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Apple Music Could 'Open The Door' To TV Service
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 3:50pm | 576Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has finally launched its long-awaited streaming music service. Could a TV service be next? "We view Apple as a major share gainer in the streaming music arena given the company's golden brand and unrivaled installed base of customers," FBR Capital Markets...
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Apple Music May Be The Best Streaming Service, But There's A Learning Curve
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 3:08pm | 370Read More...Re/code's Walt Mossberg recently published his review on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s music streaming service, Apple Music, titled, "Apple Music First Look: Rich, Robust — But Confusing." Mossberg was on CNBC Tuesday to discuss his experience using the service for the first time and...
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The Street Vs. Bernstein Vs. Buzz Data: The 4, 3, 1 Million Apple Watch Projections
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 12:53pm | 424Read More...Toni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior analyst, published a note to clients last week in which he argued that sales of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s Apple Watch might not be as good as the Street is expecting because of the low "Internet buzz" the product is generating. Sacconaghi was on CNBC...
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FBR Keeps $185 Price Target On Apple As Music Service Goes Public
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 7:44am | 373Read More...In a report published Monday, FBR & Co. analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating on shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) with an unchanged $185 price target ahead of Tuesday's launch of its much anticipated streaming music service. Users of Apple Music will ultimately be able...
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Albert Fried Expects Pandora Shares To 'Shake It Off-Shake It Off,' Reiterates $19 Target
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 3:29pm | 407Read More...With the launch of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)‘s Apple Music imminent, Albert Fried & Co. analyst Rich Tullo decided to take an in-depth look at streaming music rival Pandora Media Inc (NYSE: P). Despite Apple’s hyped-up new presence in the streaming music space, Tullo believes...
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Apple Music's Launch And The Impending Topple Of Competition
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 2:39pm | 423Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s latest service, Apple Music, will be launched on Tuesday. Michael Andronico, associate editor at Tom's Guide, was on CNBC Monday to discuss whether the service will do as well as expected and its advantages over competition. Advantage "I think one thing...
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Barron's Recap: The Question Of Silicon Valley Profits
Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 1:13pm | 815Read More...This weekend in Barron's online: how tech giants inflate earnings, the world's most respected companies, as well as the prospects for Gannett, ClubCorp, Legg Mason, Boeing, Greece and more. Cover Story "Silicon Valley Profit Caper" by Andrew Bary. This week's Barron's cover story asks why no one...
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Move Over Apple, Google's Got Its Own Streaming Service
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 8:08am | 399Read More...Online music streaming has quickly gained popularity over the years with services like Pandora Media Inc (NYSE: P) and Spotify expanding their user base. Now, big names like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) are entering the space in hopes of building off of...
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Nikki Sixx Thinks Apple Did The Right Thing, Hopes It Wasn't 'Old Business'
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 12:08pm | 393Read More...It seems Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) doesn't want to take any chances in making Apple Music a success. The company recently changed its policy on not paying artists for the initial 90-day free subscriptions of Apple Music after singer Taylor Swift refused the company the right to stream songs...
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FBR Capital Says Music Streaming Only 'Tip Of The Iceberg' For Apple
Monday, June 22, 2015 - 3:32pm | 377Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has decided to reverse its decision of not playing artists royalties for the three-month trial period of Apple Music after singer Taylor Swift announced on Sunday that she won't allow the tech major to stream songs from her album '1989' for free. Daniel...
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Apple To Taylor Swift: Shake It Off, We'll Pay The Royalties
Monday, June 22, 2015 - 7:58am | 491Read More...After a big push-back from the music industry over its policies relating to the three-month free trial period of its new streaming music service, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has apparently had a change of heart. Following an open letter penned by music superstar Taylor Swift voicing her...















