Dell's $3.9 Billion Acquisition for IT Services Company
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 9/21/2009

Dell Inc. has been heading towards a change. Michael Dell has been hoping to transform the company since he stepped back into the CEO position in early 2007. And even as the economy has struggled and fallen into a recession, Dell has continued to talk about expanding and acquisitions. This morning, all this talk was validated, as a deal was announced between Dell and information technology services company Perot Systems (PER: Charts, News, Offers). Why has Dell been so eager to sign a deal such as this, and what effect could this deal have on the two companies? More >

The Highlight of Yesterday's Apple Event was: Steve Jobs
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 9/10/2009

Events held by Apple always seem to drum up a lot of excitement beforehand, as investors and consumers speculate about new product launches and new technologies. In some cases, consumers are pretty good at predicting what is next to come, but at other times, the guesses fall far from actuality. The company held a digital music event yesterday, and the rumors were flying as always. Did Apple manage to live up to the expectations of its consumers, what surprises were in store, and what affect will this all have on the performance of Apple's stock? More >

Dell Profit Falls, but Beats Estimate
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 5/29/2009

Over the last year, consumers have been flooded with disappointing news about the economy, layoffs, and declining revenue at companies. Consumers have also watched some of their favorite stores such as Linen & Things, Circuit City, and Sharper Image disappear as a result of poor sales. Dell surely won't meet that fate anytime soon, but the computer maker is having a tough time in a declining market. Dell Inc. reported a sharp drop in first-quarter sales and earnings Thursday amid a 34% drop in PC sales. The company reported that its first-quarter earnings tumbled 63%, and sales dropped 23%. Why have shares of Dell risen over the last 3 months? What does the future look like for the second-largest PC Maker? More >