Visual effects have become virtually indistinguishable from the real thing in recent years. But now technology is conspiring to (small f) fool even the most discerning of experts.
At last week's annual conference of the National Association of Broadcasters, data storage specialist Fusion-io (NYSE: FIO ) introduced a 1.6 terabyte version of its ioFX solid-state drive, which integrates with Hewlett-Packard's (NYSE: HPQ ) Z class workstations for fast design and editing of visual effects.
Why should investors care? �Like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) before it, Fusion-io is occupying niches such as creative design where its specialized technology can have a huge impact. It's a short leap from there to mass market adoption, especially with data volumes growing as fast as they have been, says Tim Beyers of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and Motley Fool Supernova in the following video.
Do you believe Fusion-io will overcome its problems and transform data storage? Please watch and then leave a comment to let us know whether you would buy, sell, or short Fusion-io stock at current prices.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: TeleCommunication Systems Inc.(TSYS)
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. develops and delivers wireless communication technology in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Commercial and Government. The Commercial segment provides commercial services and systems that enable wireless carriers to deliver location-based information, Internet content, and short text messages to and from wireless phones. Its hosted and managed services include mobile location-based applications, comprising turn-by-turn navigation, E9-1-1 call routing; and wireless applications comprise navigation, people finder, and asset tracking. This segment?s customers use the company?s software functionality through connections to and from network operations centers. It serves wireless carrier network operators, voice over internet protocol service providers, state and local governments deploying 9-1-1 technology, and automotive industry suppliers. The Government segment designs, furnishes, installs, and ope rates wireless and data network communication systems, including its SwiftLink deployable systems, which integrate high speed, satellite, and Internet protocol technology with secure Government-approved cryptologic devices. It also owns and operates secure satellite teleport facilities; resells access to satellite airtime; and provides professional services, including field support of its systems, and cyber security training and services to the U.S. Department of Defense and government agencies. In addition, this segment offers engineering and electronics solutions for the space and defense markets. The company sells its products and services through direct sales force and indirect channels, as well as relationships with original equipment manufacturers. TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: AutoNavi Holdings Limited(AMAP)
AutoNavi Holdings Limited provides digital map content, and navigation and location-based solutions in the People?s Republic of China (PRC). The company offers digital map data to various automobile manufacturers for in-dash navigation systems; and navigation solutions for use in in-dash navigation system to portable navigation device manufacturers based on their specific needs, which range from digital map data only to a digital map data, a navigation engine, and an user interface. It provides mobile/Internet location-based solutions to a mobile operator; mobile and Internet-based map application solutions that allow Web sites to embed location-based services capabilities into their Internet and enterprise applications; and MiniMap, an user-end map application software. The company also offers aerial digital maps and 3-D modeling applications to certain PRC government agencies and enterprises to meet their land usage survey, specific needs for 3-D geographic information, and other needs pursuant to a service contract arrangement. In addition, it has collaboration with certain mobile phone and tablet computer manufacturers and mobile operators to pre-install its navigation solutions. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Sean Williams]
I think we're lost
I'm not sure if anyone's told China yet, but the navigation market is so last decade! Shares of China-based AutoNavi Holdings (NASDAQ: AMAP ) have soared over the past week on essentially no news despite the glaring fact that its product portfolio is in a highly commoditized and easily replaceable industry. - [By Belinda Cao]
The Bloomberg US-China gauge climbed 0.3 percent May 3 to 92.48 in New York, capping its second weekly advance. AutoNavi Holdings Ltd. (AMAP), a digital map content provider based in Beijing, led gains on the index, climbing 15 percent in the week to a three-month high of $12.03.
Hot Dividend Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Emblaze Systems Ltd(BLZ.L)
Emblaze Ltd. engages in the research and development of technology for advanced wireless and cellular solutions and products worldwide. It provides push email and personal information management synchronization to mobile users. The company was formerly known as GEO Interactive Media Group Ltd. and changed its name to Emblaze Ltd. in 1998. Emblaze Ltd. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Herzeliya Pituach, Israel.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Kewaunee Scientific Corporation(KEQU)
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, technical, and laminate furniture products in the United States and internationally. The company offers laboratory furniture products, including steel and wood cabinetry, fume hoods, adaptable modular systems, moveable workstations, casework, biological safety cabinets, and epoxy resin counters and sinks; technical furniture products consisting of column systems, slotted-post systems, pedestal systems, and stand-alone benches; and laminate furniture comprising laminate casework, systems, and related products for educational, healthcare, and industrial applications. Its products also include flexible systems, worksurfaces, workbenches, and computer enclosures. The company sells its products primarily through dealers, commissioned agents, and a national distributor, as well as bids submitted by the company and its subsidiaries. Its customers include pharmaceutical, biotechnolo gy, industrial, chemical, and commercial research laboratories, as well as educational institutions, healthcare institutions, governmental entities, users of networking furniture, and manufacturing facilities of computers and light electronics. Kewaunee Scientific Corporation was founded in 1906 and headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Sage Grp(SGE.L)
The Sage Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, distribution, and support of business management software and related products and services for small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide. The company provides products and services in the areas of accounting, payroll, customer relationship management, financial forecasting, payment processing, job costing, human resources, business intelligence, taxation and other products for accountants, business stationery, development platforms, e-business, and enterprise resource planning, as well as offers solutions for various industries. The Sage Group plc was founded in 1981 and is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Digital Ally Inc.(DGLY)
Digital Ally, Inc. engages in the production and sale of digital video imaging, audio/video recording, storage, and other products for use in law enforcement and security applications. Its digital audio/video recording and storage product line comprises an in-car digital audio/video system that is integrated into a rear view mirror; an all-weather mobile digital audio/video system designed for motorcycle, ATV, and boat uses; a miniature body-worn digital audio/video camera; a hand-held speed detection system based on light detection and ranging (LIDAR); a hand-held thermal imaging camera used for improved night vision; and a digital audio/video system, which is integrated into a law-enforcement style flashlight. The company?s products make self-contained video and audio recordings onto flash memory cards that are incorporated in the body of the digital video rear view mirror, officer-worn video, and audio system and flashlight. Digital Ally, Inc. sells its products to law enforcement agencies and other security organizations, as well as for consumer and commercial applications through direct sales and third-party distributors. The company is based in Overland Park, Kansas.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By James E. Brumley]
There's no denying Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been one of year's top investment stories, with shares running up from less than $40 to more than $194 in just a few short months. But, as one might imagine, that 385% runup from TSLA creates something of a disconnect between the company and its share price. Time to head for the exit. Instead, a better use of that now-considerably-greater capital is a position in Digital Ally, Inc. (NASDAQ:DGLY) ... a stock that's also had a pretty good 2014, but has suffered more than a small setback since mid-September. Specifically, DGLY has pulled back from a peak price of $17.47 to a low of $9.88 as of Friday. But, it looks like that correction may have already come to an end.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Tata Communications Limited(TCL)
Tata Communications Limited provides integrated communications services worldwide. Its Global Voice Solutions segment offers international and domestic long distance voice solutions to mobile operators, broadband operators, Web portals, and carrier customers. The solutions include voice termination, international long distance inbound, universal international free phone, managed calling card, audiotext, ISDN, national long distance, and operator-assisted call services. This segment operates a network of approximately 41,000 route kilometers for domestic long distance services in India; and international networks with coverage in approximately 200 countries and territories. The company?s Global Data and Managed Services segment provides enterprise data solutions, such as international private leased circuits (PLC), national PLC, Internet leased line circuits, Internet access, frame relay, asynchronous transfer mode, data center infrastructure and application, virtual priva te network, television uplinking, transponder lease, hosted contacted center, MVOIP and IP voice connect, business messaging and collaboration, business audio and Web conferencing, managed security, telepresence virtual meeting room, media management platform, global video network, and Ethernet services. This segment?s carrier data services comprise global transmission, IP transit, managed node, and content delivery network services; and mobility services consist of wireless global and managed roaming, signaling connection control part, intelligent CAMEL eXchange, short messaging service hub enablement, and signaling monitoring, alarming, and reporting tool. Its Other segment offers net access using Wi-Fi, Internet telephony, broadband, and content services. The company was formerly known as Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited and changed its name to Tata Communications Limited in 2008. Tata Communications Limited was founded in 1986 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: TE Connectivity Ltd.(TEL)
TE Connectivity Ltd. provides engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products, and subsea telecommunication systems. Its Electronic Components segment supplies passive electronic components, which include connectors and interconnect systems, relays, switches, sensors, and wire and cable to original equipment manufacturers and their contract manufacturers in the automotive, data communications, industrial, appliance, computer, and consumer devices markets. The company?s Network Solutions segment supplies infrastructure components and systems for telecommunications and energy markets. This segment provides components comprising connectors, above- and below-ground enclosures, heat shrink tubing, cable accessories, surge arrestors, fiber optic cabling, copper cabling, and racks for copper and fiber networks; electronic systems for test access and intelligent cross-connect applications; and integrated cabling solutions for cabling and building management . This segment also sells insulators, power measurement products, CATV accessories, network interface devices, raceway systems, and duct accessories. Its Specialty Products segment offers engineered custom solutions, components, and connectors for electronic systems, subsystems, and devices in the aerospace, defense, and marine; touch systems; medical; and circuit protection markets. The company?s Subsea Communications segment designs, builds, maintains, and tests undersea fiber optic networks for the telecommunications, and oil and gas markets. It sells its products in the Americas, Europe/the Middle East/Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company was formerly known as Tyco Electronics Ltd. and changed its name to TE Connectivity Ltd. on March 10, 2011. TE Connectivity Ltd. was founded in 1941 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By WWW.GURUFOCUS.COM]
TE Connectivity Ltd. (TEL) designs and manufactures products that connect power, data, and signal automotive, energy, industrial, broadband communications, consumer devices, aerospace and defense, and health care industries. Dec. 3, the company increased its quarterly dividend 16% to $0.29 per share. The yield based on the new payout is 2.2%.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Ramtron International Corporation(RMTR)
Ramtron International Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, designs, develops, and markets specialized semiconductor memory, microcontroller, and integrated semiconductor solutions. It integrates ferroelectric materials into semiconductor products, which enable the development of ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) products that merge the multiple memory technologies into a single device. The company?s F-RAM product line includes various interfaces and densities, such as industry-standard serial and parallel interfaces; industry standard package types; and 4-kilobit, 16-kilobit, 64-kilobit, 256-kilobit, 1-megabit, 2-megabit, and 4-megabit densities. Its serial F-RAM devices allow more frequent data transfers over the serial bus to the processor; parallel F-RAM products are drop-in replacements for battery-backed SRAM products; and integrated F-RAM products, also known as processor companions, are single-chip solutions that replace a number of individual sys tem components to reduce cost and board space. The company?s products also include integrated F-RAM enhanced microcontrollers that offer a solution for a range of signal conditioning, data acquisition, and control applications; and F-RAM enabled wireless memory products, which allows mobile data collection and storage. Its products are used in various applications in automotive, metering, computing, industrial, scientific, medical, and wireless markets. The company sells its products through direct sales force, manufacturer?s representatives, and distributors in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Top 10 Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Black Box Corporation(BBOX)
Black Box Corporation provides network infrastructure services for communications systems worldwide. Its services include design, installation, integration, monitoring, and maintenance of voice, data, and integrated communications systems. The company also offers voice communications solutions, technology product solutions, premises cabling, and other data-related services, as well as provides technical support services for its solutions, which include hotline services, consultation, site surveys, design and engineering, project management, single-site and multi-site installations, remote monitoring, and certification and maintenance of voice, data, and integrated communication solutions. It sells its products and services to small organizations, corporations, and institutions through its catalogs, on-site services offices, and Internet Web site. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Lawrence, Pennsylvania.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Evan Niu, CFA]
What: Shares of Black Box (NASDAQ: BBOX ) have popped today by more than 19% after the company reported earnings and boosted its dividend.
- [By Rich Duprey]
Communications specialist�Black Box (NASDAQ: BBOX ) announced today its third-quarter dividend of $0.09 per share, the same rate it paid last month after raising the quarterly payout 12.5% from $0.08 per share.
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