Tech Teardown: Oct. 30
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In today's episode of Tech Teardown, Erin Kennedy discusses the latest developments in the tech sector with Evan Niu, CFA, our tech and telecom bureau chief.
Earnings season is in full swing, as are the share prices of some of the companies reporting. LinkedIn disappointed investors with fears of growth deceleration, despite healthy revenue growth in the previous quarter. Sprint continues to lose subscribers, but it could be worse. Cirrus Logic already warned that gross margins could decline in the long- erm, yet investors are acting surprised again. Baidu can see that the market is going mobile, and it's getting ahead of that trend.
Apple's iPad Air launches on Friday, and the Mac maker will have a busy weekend. Reviews are starting to show up around the web, and everyone loves the new device. Meanwhile, the smaller version that's getting a Retina display might be scarce thanks to one key supplier.
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Erin Kennedy owns shares of Apple. Evan Niu, CFA, owns shares of Apple, Verizon Communications, Cirrus Logic, and LinkedIn. The Motley Fool recommends Apple, Baidu, Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple, Baidu, Cirrus Logic, Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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