| Free from Oracle, ‘LibreOffice’ Is Good News for OpenOffice.org The free OpenOffice productivity suite is now independent and safe in good hands under the new name LibreOffice. OpenOffice.org - Office suite - Oracle - OpenOffice - OpenSource feeds.pcworld.com |
VMware Aims to Give IT More Control Over SaaS Apps VMware is working on products that will give enterprises more control over Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications feeds.pcworld.com |
French Government May Subsidize Music Downloads, Says EU The European Commission has approved France’s program to subsidize legal music downloads for young people. feeds.pcworld.com |
Emtec Swings to Loss in 2010 Over Rising Operating Expenses Proactive Investor submits: IT service provider Emtec (ETEC.OB) swung to a loss in fiscal 2010, as operating expenses climbed on new hirings and improved infrastructure, the company said Friday. For the year ending August 31, 2010, the company made a net loss of $513,000 versus a profit of $1.7 million in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA for the period was $7.3 million, compared with $8.3 million a year earlier, a decline of 12%.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Microsoft and Oracle: Two Great Value Companies J. Royden Ward submits: Twice a year, I combine Warren Buffett’s and Ben Graham’s criteria for choosing stocks for a special feature in Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter, the publication I edit. To find investment opportunities for you, I looked for stocks with: Free cash flow of more than $20 million – cash needs include dividends, operating expenses, capital improvements and research.Net profit margin more than 15% – a good indicator of growth sustainability.Return on equity more than 15% – a barometer of future appreciation.Discounted cash flow value higher than current price – Standard & Poor’s is a good source to find discounted cash flow estimates.Market capitalization more than $1 billion – small companies not allowed.Standard & Poor’s rating of B+ or better – indicates financial stability and steady growth of earnings and dividends.Positive earnings growth during the past five years with no deficits – very important to adhere to.Dividends currently paid – always important and helps your return, too. I screened our Benjamin Graham Common Stock Database and found two high-quality companies that fit our criteria. Both companies are giants in the Information Technology sector, and both are producing impressive growth numbers.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |