On Tuesday, Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), gained 1.07% to $56.55.
Over the last week or so, there has been plenty of speculation regarding a potential Microsoft Surface Phone and its implications in the smartphone space. Some think the speculation is just rumor mongering and Microsoft hasn’t confirmed a Surface Phone is in the works at all. Others believe the phone may even run be able to Android or iOS apps, in addition to being part of the Windows 10 ecosystem.
Marco Chiappetta , a contributor of Forbes think it only makes sense for Microsoft Corporation to leverage its popular Surface branding for a flagship smartphone at some point. But he also thinks none of the recent talk matters much at all, because a Surface Phone, in and of itself, isn’t going to be enough for Microsoft to shake up the smartphone market, let alone make a blip in Windows 10 for Phone’s market share numbers.
Unless the Surface Phone is head-and-shoulders better than every other smartphone on the market, the phone on its own won’t be enough to convince users already entrenched in either the Android or Apple AAPL +1.85% / iOS ecosystems to make the switch. He is a long-time Windows Phone user and believe the platform has merit and is desirable over competing platforms for a number of reasons, but he is part of a tiny minority. Current perception of the platform and its devices, the “app gap”, and the relative difficulty finding Windows phones in the marketplace all play a role in holding the platform back, however.
Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops, licenses, and supports software products, services, and devices worldwide. The company’s Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing segment licenses Windows operating system and related software; Microsoft Office for consumers; and Windows Phone operating system. Its Computing and Gaming Hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories.
Shares of WPX Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WPX), inclined 0.96% to $5.25, during its last trading session.
During the current month, Wall Street analysts gave the rating about the company shares whether it is time to BUY, SELL or HOLD the shares. “8” analyst said that BUY the stock and Strong BUY signal was issued by “3” analysts. Sell rating was given by “0” analysts. Hold signal was recommended by “9” analysts. Underperform rating was given by “0” analysts.
WPX Energy, Inc., an independent natural gas and oil exploration and production company, engages in the exploitation and development of unconventional properties in the United States.
Finally, Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (NYSE:PXD), ended its last trade with 2.37% gain, and closed at $124.46.
Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD) has earned a “BBB-” credit rating from Morningstar. The research firm’s “BBB-” rating suggests that the company is a moderate default risk. They also gave their stock a two star rating.
Pioneer Natural Resources Company engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in the United States. The company produces and sells oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and gas.
