Analysts Review Releases New Research Updates on Intel Corp., AT&T Inc., EMC Corp., Alcatel Lucent SA, and Facebook Inc.

Strategic Insights -

U.S. stocks fluctuated on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining 0.47% and the S&P 500 ending the session 0.15% lower. However, the NASDAQ gained 0.39% due to strong M&A activities in biotechnology stocks. European and Asian markets also posted positive gains. Meanwhile, Intel Corporation reported first-quarter 2015 revenue of $12.8 billion, operating income of $2.6 billion, net income of $2.0 billion, and EPS of 41 cents. AT&T Inc. invested $2.7 billion in Dallas-Fort networks between 2012-2014 to enhance reliability, coverage, speed, and performance. EMC Corporation launched the Data Lake Foundation and introduced new features for Isilon, increasing capacity 2.5 times. Alcatel Lucent SA planned to combine with Nokia to form a leader in next-generation technology and services. Facebook, Inc. is set to announce its first-quarter 2015 financial results on April 22, 2015.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel Corporation reported Q1 2015 revenue of $12.8 billion, operating income of $2.6 billion, net income of $2.0 billion, and EPS of 41 cents.
  • AT&T Inc. invested $2.7 billion between 2012-2014 in Dallas-Fort networks to enhance reliability, coverage, speed, and performance.
  • EMC Corporation launched the Data Lake Foundation and introduced new features for Isilon, increasing capacity 2.5 times.
  • Alcatel Lucent SA planned to combine with Nokia to form a leader in next-generation technology and services.
  • Facebook, Inc. is set to announce its first-quarter 2015 financial results on April 22, 2015.
  • European and Asian markets also posted positive gains, with the Shanghai Composite, Japan's Nikkei, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng all posting positive gains.
  • U.S. stocks fluctuated on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining 0.47% and the S&P 500 ending the session 0.15% lower.
  • The NASDAQ gained 0.39% due to strong M&A activities in biotechnology stocks.

Statistics:

  • Intel Corporation's Q1 2015 revenue: $12.8 billion
  • Intel Corporation's Q1 2015 operating income: $2.6 billion
  • Intel Corporation's Q1 2015 net income: $2.0 billion
  • Intel Corporation's Q1 2015 EPS: 41 cents
  • AT&T Inc.'s investment in Dallas-Fort networks between 2012-2014: $2.7 billion
  • EMC Corporation's Data Lake Foundation capacity increase: 2.5 times
  • Alcatel Lucent SA's planned merger with Nokia: a 0.55-to-1 exchange ratio
  • Facebook, Inc.'s Q1 2015 financial results announcement date: April 22, 2015

Sources:

  • "Intel Corporation Reports First-Quarter 2015 Results" ( Intel Corporation, 2015)
  • "AT&T Reports Strong Progress in Dallas-Fort Networks" ( AT&T Inc., 2015)
  • "EMC Corporation Launches Data Lake Foundation and Introduces New Features for Isilon" ( EMC Corporation, 2015)
  • "Alcatel Lucent SA and Nokia Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Potential Merger" ( Alcatel Lucent SA, 2015)
  • "Facebook, Inc. Announces First-Quarter 2015 Financial Results" ( Facebook, Inc., 2015)
  • "Analysts Review" ( Analysts Review, 2015)