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Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) reported Wednesday its first quarter results, which sent shares higher by more than 6 percent. What Happened Twitter said it earned 16 cents per share in the first quarter on revenue of $664.87 million versus Wall Street's expectations of 11 cents per share and $605....

Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) users revolted over this quarter’s platform updates, and while the full defection rates are yet unknown, Snap can count on at least one enduring fan. The Rating Credit Suisse analyst Stephen Ju maintained an Outperform rating on Snap and increased the price target from...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) paid more than $26 billion in late 2016 to acquire LinkedIn and, although the integration remains ongoing, the tie-up is exceeding expectations, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner said during a TV appearance.  What Happened Since being acquired by Microsoft,...

Despite Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP)'s latest — and poorly received — platform update, it still reigns supreme amongst teens. What Happened According to Piper Jaffray’s latest Taking Stock With Teens semi-annual report, 83 percent of respondents indicated they used  Snapchat...

In the ongoing Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) data security scandal, a key question could be overlooked: just how valuable is a user's data?  The Analyst Former Piper Jaffray research analyst and Loup Ventures' managing partner Doug Clinton. The Thesis In 2017, ...

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) will no longer partner with third-party data providers, which does raise concern among investors but checks with multiple agencies and advertisers reveal encouraging data points, according to Morgan Stanley. The Analyst Morgan Stanley's Brian Nowak maintains an...

Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP)'s stock fell more than 3.3 percent Tuesday, continuing the sell-off from Monday's session. Layoffs "The stock has seesawed since the company announced in late March that it is laying off 100 employees, the third round of layoffs for the company this year,"...

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB)'s ongoing privacy saga has resulted in multiple high-profile companies suspending ties with the social media platform. Investors should expect the "storm to linger" in the near-term, but ultimately it "should pass," according to Aegis Capital....

As Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB)’s privacy concerns fuel sell-offs prompt a steep drop in the social media platform's share price, Cancaccord Genuity analysts see an attractive entry point. The Analyst Michael Graham of Canaccord Genuity reiterated a Buy rating and $240 price...

Amid the fallout over Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB)’s privacy concerns, investors may pay special attention to “privacy safe havens” Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), said Loup Venture's Gene Munster.  Facebook’s New Risk Factors...