CHICAGO, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK), Apple Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL), Google Inc. (Nasdaq:GOOG), Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq:MSFT) and Verizon Communication Inc. (NYSE:VZ).
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101027/ZIRLOGO)
Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from the Pros newsletter: http://at.zacks.com/?id=5513
Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog:
Lumia to Enhance Imaging Option
Struggling handset manufacturer Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) is preparing to launch a Lumia phone, pre-loaded with its PureView pro imaging technology. This is believed to be an attempt by the company to integrate and launch the high resolution camera in its Lumia range of Windows phones.
Previously, Nokia Corp. had introduced its first PureView technology embedded phones with the launch of Nokia 808 PureView. This imaging technology is a combination of many pixels into one perfect pixel and provides a digital camera like experience. The phone includes a large and super high resolution 41 mega pixel camera coupled with a high resolution Carl Zeiss lens.
Although Nokia 808 PureView was the first phone to include this high a resolution camera, the downside was that it launched on its outdated Symbian operating system. Adding this innovative technology to the Windows-powered Lumia range of devices will enable the company to launch a phone featuring a high-end camera with an enlarged display, thus enhancing the true qualities of the PureView technology.
Presently, Nokia Corporation is in dire straits, losing on every front. It remains severely challenged owing to stiff competition, primarily from Apple Inc's. (Nasdaq:AAPL) iPhone, and an array of other smartphone manufacturers using Google Inc's. (Nasdaq:GOOG) Android platform.
In an effort to improve its falling smartphone market share, the company teamed up with Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq:MSFT) to develop Windows-based smartphones. However, the company sold only 12 million handsets in the first quarter compared to Apple's 35 million and Samsung's 44.5 million.
To improve acceptability the company is planning to include the new technology, which we believe is a value add, to its Lumia range of smartphones. Additionally, the company's sales can increase considerably as it plans to offer the Windows-based phones from large U.S. carriers, such as Verizon Communication Inc. (NYSE:VZ).
The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for Nokia Corporation is pegged at a loss of 10 cents for the second quarter with a growth rate estimate of (215.00%). For 2012 and the Zacks Consensus Estimates stands at a loss of 29 cents with a growth rate of (176.64%) but for 2013 the Zacks Consensus Estimates stands at 3 cents with a growth rate of 111.73%, respectively.
Want more from Zacks Equity Research? Subscribe to the free Profit from the Pros newsletter: http://at.zacks.com/?id=5515.
About Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research provides the best of quantitative and qualitative analysis to help investors know what stocks to buy and which to sell for the long-term.
Continuous coverage is provided for a universe of 1,150 publicly traded stocks. Our analysts are organized by industry which gives them keen insights to developments that affect company profits and stock performance. Recommendations and target prices are six-month time horizons.
Zacks "Profit from the Pros" e-mail newsletter provides highlights of the latest analysis from Zacks Equity Research. Subscribe to this free newsletter today: http://at.zacks.com/?id=5517
About Zacks
Zacks.com is a property of Zacks Investment Research, Inc., which was formed in 1978 by Leon Zacks. As a PhD from MIT Len knew he could find patterns in stock market data that would lead to superior investment results. Amongst his many accomplishments was the formation of his proprietary stock picking system; the Zacks Rank, which continues to outperform the market by nearly a 3 to 1 margin. The best way to unlock the profitable stock recommendations and market insights of Zacks Investment Research is through our free daily email newsletter; Profit from the Pros. In short, it's your steady flow of Profitable ideas GUARANTEED to be worth your time! Register for your free subscription to Profit from the Pros at http://at.zacks.com/?id=5518.
Visit http://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/zacksresearch
Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Zacks-Investment-Research/57553657748?ref=ts
Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.
Media Contact
Zacks Investment Research
800-767-3771 ext. 9339
[email protected]
http://www.zacks.com
SOURCE Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
Share this article