Why Is Adobe’s Creative Solutions Business Slowing?

Adobe Systems Inc (ADBE), the publishing and design software maker, announced its Q3 results yesterday, beating analysts’ expectations.

Top 10 Networking Stocks

The phenomenal trends of online video through YouTube, video conferencing, and online entertainment are driving the networking industry. Here’s my list of the top 10 networking stocks.

First Solar’s Growth Story

Amidst the Energy Policy debates, First Solar (FSLR) is another cleantech company worth watching. Founded in 1999 with the mission to provide an economic solution to the need for alternative energy sources, First Solar is now one of the fastest-growing solar module manufacturers in the world.

Deal Radar 2008: Trion World Network

We continue our coverage of gaming companies with Trion World Network, which publishes and develops games that exploit the potential of ubiquitous broadband. By using the latest cloud computing technology and architecture, the company is transforming the way connected games are designed and made available to the public.

Deal Radar 2008: AmberPoint

AmberPoint is the industry leader in SOA (Service-oriented Architecture) visibility, management, and security software. The company’s software is used in 63 countries on six continents. AmberPoint works closely with other platform providers and system integrators to provide companies with the advantage of standards-based application architecture. Their solutions take a non-invasive, policy-based approach which uses .NET and Java to integrate with the enterprise.

Optical Components Overview: Finisar, JDS

On September 8, optical component manufacturer Finisar (FNSR) reported strong first quarter results that beat market expectations. It also reported preliminary fourth quarter results for optical subsystems designer and manufacturer Optium, with which it closed its merger on August 29.

Top 4 Newspaper Stocks

To go along with my post on the top 8 media companies, here is a brief analysis of what I see as the top 4 newspaper stocks. As online news gains ground, it is interesting to see how these giants are struggling in adapting their business models to new trends and how they are faring in the current difficult market.

Deal Radar 2008: NTR Global

Net Transmit & Receive S.L. (NTR Global) is a leading European maker of remote support/access solutions with a presence in over 60 countries. Co-founded in 2000 by Tomás Casanovas, Luis Font, and Joan Pons, the company is one of the biggest players in the European market with more than 14,000 customers. NTR is headquartered in Barcelona,

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