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Andrew Tonner

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Andrew Tonner is a senior tech specialist for The Motley Fool. He is a graduate of The University of Arizona with a degree in Finance.

Recent Articles by Andrew Tonner

Oct 22, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Anders Bylund, and Daniel B. Kline

Bull vs. Bear: Microsoft Corp.

At a time when long-dormant Microsoft appears near an inflection point, we recently polled a number of our technology specialists to see if they think Microsoft shares deserve a place in your portfolio.

Oct 21, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Tim Brugger, and Daniel B. Kline

Better Buy Now: Facebook Inc vs. Twitter Inc

In a clash of social media's top stocks, a team of Fool contributors make their cases for whether Facebook or Twitter shares offer investors better promise in today's market.

Oct 21, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Amazon.com Inc.'s Grocery Delivery Efforts Hit a Speedbump

Amazon and many other technology companies have long viewed the grocery market as ripe for disruption, but a recent change to its AmazonFresh delivery program illustrates some of the challenges the industry still faces.

Oct 21, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Is Amazon.com Inc. Preparing To Enter The Red Hot Virtual Reality Market?

A patent filing from the ecommerce giant recently signaled its interested in challenging Facebook and Microsoft in the budding virtual reality market, but how could this futuristic device benefit Amazon and its shareholders?

Oct 20, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

YouTube Subscriptions, Alphabet Inc., and the Rise of a $100 Billion Media Empire

Alphabet subsidiary YouTube's upcoming subscription tier could have huge implications for itself and the broader media industry. But do the projections coming from Wall Street necessarily add up?

Oct 19, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

A Historic Moment for Alphabet Inc.'s Google

And what is Alphabet doing to monetize the move to mobile search?

Oct 19, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Apple Inc. Moves Deeper Into This High-Growth Smartphone Market

With investors concerned about critical growth markets such as China, Apple is taking bold new steps to gain market share in another potentially massive space.

Oct 18, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Tim Brugger, and Steve Symington

3 Tech Earnings Reports to Watch This Week

With earnings season hitting a crescendo, what should investors expect when IBM, eBay, and Alphabet report?

Oct 17, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Inside Sony Corp (ADR)'s Quiet Transformation

As Sony attempts to put an end to its own "lost decade," a recent move from the Japanese electronics giant serves as a perfect example of CEO Kazuo Hirai's turnaround strategy.

Oct 16, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

1 Critical Showdown Between Microsoft and Apple to Watch This Holiday Season

With Microsoft's Surface Book receiving positive reviews, Apple's impressive Mac division will face perhaps its toughest competition yet this holiday season.

Oct 15, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Should Microsoft Corp. Kill Its Lumia Smartphones?

With Microsoft's impressive new Lumia hardware and Windows 10 software still unlikely to make a dent in mobile, should Microsoft simply shutters its long-losing Lumia division once and for all?

Oct 14, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

What Comcast's and Verizon's New Streaming Gambits Mean for the Future of TV

As big tech companies jockey for position with their TV offerings, a new spate of online TV services from Comcast and Verizon signal the rising importance mobile will play in shaping the future of how we watch television.

Oct 13, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Steve Symington, and Jamal Carnette, CFA

3 Tech Stocks That Could Disappoint This Earnings Season

With earnings season picking up steam, several of our Foolish contributors highlight why investors will do well to watch upcoming earnings reports from tech stocks including Baidu, Yelp, and Twitter.

Oct 13, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

As Facebook Inc. Expands Internet.org in Africa, Does the Service Violate Net Neutrality?

As Facebook prepares to expand its free Internet program to much of sub-Saharan Africa, mounting critics have also shone a light on some of the difficulties that come with balancing business needs with public works.

Oct 13, 2015 by Andrew Tonner, Steve Symington, and Jamal Carnette, CFA

3 Tech Stocks That Could Surprise This Earnings Season

With earnings season starting, several Foolish contributors share their thinking on why tech names such as Analog Devices, Corning, and Amazon.com are poised to surprise investors with their upcoming reports.

Oct 12, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Twitter Inc. Tumbled: Why the Market's Reaction to Dorsey's Return Was Dead Wrong

Making the case that newly reinstated CEO Jack Dorsey is the right man at the right time to help fix Twitter's most pernicious problems.

Oct 11, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

The Silent Explosion of Apple Inc.'s Enterprise Arm

As Apple continues to push into new markets in search of new growth opportunities, CEO Tim Cook recently revealed a hugely unexpected, and quite encouraging, number regarding the tech giant's high-potential enterprise business.

Oct 10, 2015 by Andrew Tonner

Amazon Takes On Uber Over the Future of Delivery

With on-demand becoming an increasingly important area of retail, a recent move pits Amazon in competition with Uber, and that's a great thing for its shareholders.