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The wearable market continues to grow, but at a slower rate, according to IDC. What Happened Global shipments of wearable devices rose 1.2 percent in the first quarter of 2018 to 25.1 million units, which marks a slowdown from 18-percent growth seen in the same period a year ago, IDC said....

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi's Chinese IPO could be the largest listing globally since the $25-billion debut of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) in 2014. What Happened Xiaomi filed its intention to go public wtih the Hong Kong stock exchange Thursday. The company is...

A breakout year for IPO has yet to materialize after the stellar showing in both 2013 and 2014. The performance in 2017 can at best be qualified as lukewarm — despite the record run of the equity markets. IPOs could become easier, gaccording to a report in the Wall Street Journal Thursday...

The United States is home to the most unicorn companies in the world, with over 100 such companies, according to a new report by HowMuch. The term unicorn, used to describe a private company valued at at least $1 billion, was thrust into the spotlight after Uber became the ultimate unicorn as it...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported thumping fiscal year third-quarter results, with beats all around. Earnings per share, revenues, services revenues and iPhone shipments all exceeded expectations. Given that the fiscal third quarter is a seasonally weak one for Apple, expectations were muted...

Citigroup analyst Stanley Kolver reiterated a Sell rating for Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) with a price target of $5. The analyst is concerned by slipping wearables market share, currently at 12 percent after the first quarter and down from 23 percent year over year. The former No. 1 in the market...

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB)'s co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a public post on his Facebook page that the computer scientist Hugo Barra will lead all of its virtual reality initiatives, including Oculus Rift. Who's Barra And What Will He Bring To Facebook's VR? As noted by Recode, Barra...

ZTO Express Inc. (NYSE: ZTO) made a disappointing IPO debut on Thursday, falling 15 percent from its IPO price in its first day trading. Nevertheless, the company’s $19.50 IPO price values the Chinese delivery service provider at a staggering $14 billion. ZTO marked the largest Chinese IPO in...

Xiaomi, the China-based electronics company, is looking to make its splash in the American market. Up first: its $69 streaming video box called Mi Box that is built on Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)'s Google Android TV that will be sold mostly through Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) executives may go back to the drawing board to redesign the iPhone 8. According to BGR, China-based Xiaomi introduced two new smartphones, the Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5s Plus. Both phones sport an all-metal body and many iPhone-like features, including a similar screen,...

Wearable device shipments jumped 26.1 percent to reach 22.5 million in the second quarter of the current year, according to IDC. The growth came amid Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s 56.7 percent year-over-year drop in unit shipments, while Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) retains its lead with 28.7 percent year-...

Recode detailed last week how China-based Huawei is looking to conquer the American market with its attractive $399 smartphone, the Honor 8. Related Link: If Apple Can Target Chinese Market, Chinese Companies Can Target The U.S. Market Huawei, one of China's most notable smartphone manufacturers...

Xiaomi, China's answer to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is in "serious trouble," at least according to Business Insider. The Chinese firm not only compete against Apple's iPhone devices in China with a $225 smartphone, but also launched a laptop that holds its ground against Apple's Macbook Air and...

While the IPO market has been struggling recently, the market is starting to shift, however, and with the recent success of Twllio Inc(NYSE: TWLO)'s recent public offering we could see several new tech IPOs in the near future. The number of companies going public hit a 7-year low in Q1 of 2016,...