Apps

As the logistics industry continues to plow millions of dollars into digital freight matching (DFM) technology that pairs shippers and carriers, there is a clear difference of approach between third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that seek to minimize the "human element" and those that embrace...

Lack of available truck parking is a daily struggle for truck drivers and ranks among their top concerns while out on the road. One company, TruckPark, recently launched an app designed to help alleviate this worry by allowing drivers to reserve a parking space using their smartphones. The...

Commission-free stock trading app Robinhood announced the acquisition Monday of millennial-focused podcast and newsletter company MarketSnacks. What Happened Robinhood's acquisition may seem odd at first glance given the fintech company's valuation of more than $5 billion,...

Shares of Cheetah Mobile Inc (NYSE: CMCM) lost more than 30 percent Tuesday after a BuzzFeed News report alleged the China-based creator of global mobile apps is committing ad fraud. What Happened BuzzFeed reported Monday that Kochava, an app analytics company dedicated to uncovering global ad...

IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IAC), an internet and media company whose well-known brands include HomeAdvisor and Tinder, offers investors a compelling risk-reward profile, according to UBS. The Analyst UBS' Eric Sheridan made the following changes: InterActive was maintained at Buy...

Mobileiron Inc (NASDAQ: MOBL) reported fourth-quarter results Feb. 8 that not only exceeded expectations, but signaled ongoing progress in a turnaround initiative, according to Wall Street's newest bull. The Analyst Imperial Capital's Michael Kim upgraded Mobileiron's stock...

Analysts at Barclays initiated coverage of Appian Corp (NASDAQ: APPN), a SMID-cap provider of a software development platform that allows organizations to develop applications, with an Equal-Weight rating and $19 price target. Barclays' Raimo Lenschow commented in a research report that while...

Needham's Kerry Rice turned bullish on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and upgraded the stock's rating from Hold to Buy with a newly established $1,100 price target. According to Rice, Amazon's "established dominance" in the U.S. market is expected to be sustainable given the...

Citi's Mark Kelley initiated coverage of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IAC) with a Buy rating and $89 price target as the company has established an impressive track record of generating shareholder value. According to Kelley, IAC has proven itself to be a "shareholder value creation engine...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) fans are likely rejoicing as the company announced a few new product launches on Tuesday. New iPad Apple announced the launch of a new 9.7-inch iPad, equipped with a retina display and will sell for what the company describes as the "most affordable price ever" at $329 for...

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)'s Wal-Mart Pay is a way for customers to pay via smartphones in Wal-Mart stores. The payment capabilities are now available in the state of Michigan and in the District of Columbia, according to a series of press releases. Similar to cash, credit or debit options,...

What do you do when it's 1 a.m. and you don't want to head out to a bar for last call, but might want a drink or two ? If you're living in London, England, there there's a new app to solve this problem. According to Tech Crunch, Bevy will deliver on-demand alcohol to customers...

It shouldn't come as a surprise that an app by either Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) or Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) will hold the title of the most popular mobile app. However, it might be a surprise to some that Facebook and Google combined for the top eight spots among the 10 most popular...