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The video game industry is quickly expanding with multiple acquisitions as publishers and game developers create new innovative products and services. Growing trends in the industry include live-service games, subscription-based gaming platforms, and ESports offerings [more]

According to Gartner, the global public cloud services market is expected to reach US$$266 billion in 2020, a 17% increase year-over-year, led by segments Software as a Service (“SaaS”) and Infrastructure as a Service (“IaaS”), which are expected to grow to US$$116 billion and US$$50 billion, respectively. [more]

Last week, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft, reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, as most of these big tech companies strongly outperformed against the broader market during the COVID-19 pandemic. With large cash balance and solid cash flows, these Tech Giants are poised to seize opportunities in this unsettled market. [more]

The Federal Reserve and the Treasury Secretary announce new extensive measures to support the economy, which brings comments from Duquesne Family Office, Blackrock, Miller Value Partners, The Leuthold Group, and Appaloosa Management. [more]

Analyst Ralph Garcea of Focus Merchant Group highlights 2019 results with Revenue hitting $18.5M (+47% Y/Y) & Gross Margins @43%, and catalysts for continued growth with Quisitive providing preliminary Q1/2020 guidance for Revenue of ~$10.9–11.1M. [more]

Last week, technology companies reported financial performances of their cloud businesses, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google with cloud revenues of $12.3B, $10.2B, and $2.8B, respectively. [more]

This past week, the tech companies that dominate online reported Q1 earnings, including companies Alphabet, Amazon.com, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft. Google and Microsoft saw an increased demand for cloud services and enterprise offerings but reduced online advertising sales. [more]

S&P 500 and S&P/TSX indices screens highlight companies with strong balance sheets and cash flows, which reduce liquidity risks and allow companies the ability to acquire distressed assets. Cash Kings – Alphabet, Microsoft & Facebook in the U.S. and Onex & Kirkland Lake in Canada [more]