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At a time when the broader market is showing extreme volatility, investors may want to consider buying Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) as it offers "better defensive positioning." The Analyst Macquarie Research's Sarah Hindlian's upgraded Microsoft from Neutral to Overweight...

Turtle Beach Corp (NASDAQ: HEAR) shares, which took-off strongly in mid-May following the release of the headset maker's first-quarter print, are likely to see incremental momentum Thursday. The stock was trading up 17.53 percent to $20.13 off the open Thursday. What Happened Turtle Beach...

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) is the video game holding company responsible for the production of game franchises like "Grand Theft Auto" and "Bioshock." The company faces strong competition from Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) and Electronic Arts...

Casino stocks were trading nearly flat to lower Thursday morning after the Nevada Gaming Control Board released August revenue data. What Happened Gaming licensees reported total win of $912,980,589 in August, which represents a 7.74-percent decrease from the same month one year ago,...

The imminent launch of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4" brings another contender to the exceedingly popular battle royale gaming space.  In light of the recent beta release, "Call of Duty" creator Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) has received abundant favorable reviews...

Casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) emerged from a 2017 bankruptcy to encompass the "best of both empires" — the Las Vegas Strip and regional gaming markets, according to Credit Suisse. The Analyst Credit Suisse's Cameron McKnight initiated...

D.A. Davidson has increased confidence in Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM)'s strategic direction after a conversation with the cloud company's management. The Analyst D.A. Davidson's Mark Kelleher upgraded Akamai from Neutral to Buy and increased the price target from $...

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), the casino and resort operator that emerged from bankruptcy in 2017, makes for an attractive investment, according to Deutsche Bank.  The Analyst Deutsche Bank's Carlo Santarelli initiated coverage of Caesars Entertainment with a...

From investments to acquisitions, Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. (NASDAQ: FOXA) has recently taken huge steps toward market expansion and diversification. What Happened On Wednesday, 21st Century Fox announced a $100-million investment in Caffeine, a next-generation social...

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced a delay Thursday in the highly anticipated release of "Battlefield V" and lowered its guidance. The Analysts UBS analyst Eric Sheridan reiterated a Buy rating on Electronic Arts and lowered the price target from $176 to $166. BMO Capital...

Since its initiation in 2002, the "Battlefield" franchise continues to be Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA)’s most popular and highest-grossing production. The most recent release of "Battlefield 1" in 2017 attracted over 19 million participants. What Happened The highly...

Investor meetings between D.A. Davidson and the management of headset maker Turtle Beach Corp. (NASDAQ: HEAR) led the sell-side firm to double down on its bullish stance on the stock Tuesday. The Analyst Analyst Tom Forte reiterated a Buy rating on Turtle Beach with a $38 price target....

In a “State of Industry Panel” discussion at QuoVadis 2016, Jason Della Rocca, co-founder of Execution Labs, an early stage investor in game studios observed that “The barrier to entry is lower than ever, but the barrier to success is higher than ever before.” Many indie...

The popularity of online gaming is driving up demand for headsets and benefitting Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR); three sell-side analysts doubled down on their bullish stances after the company's second-quarter print. The Analysts Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese reiterated an Outperform...

Known for franchises like Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong and Pokémon, Nintendo Co. (OTC: NTDOY) combines innovation with nostalgia in its appeal to gamers. What Happened As of Tuesday, Nintendo reported selling nearly 20 million Nintendo Switch consoles. This news is backed by anticipation...