Robert Cyran

Why Microsoft buying LinkedIn raises many red flags

Rediff.com 14 Jun 2016

Buying LinkedIn means Microsoft will control the best-known network.

Tech-company cash hoards come with a big asterisk

Rediff.com 14 Jun 2016

Tech companies typically do lots of business overseas and book profits in low-tax jurisdictions.

Will Apple's gamble with new iPhones work?

Rediff.com 9 Sep 2015

Fears of Chinese economic troubles and slowing iPhone demand vaporized more than $100 billion of the company's value since mid-July, reducing its market capitalization to $630 billion.

Microsoft gets $7.6 billion wakeup call from Nokia

Rediff.com 9 Jul 2015

The $9.5 billion Nokia deal was the last in a string of bad deals struck by Chief Executive Satya Nadella's predecessor, Steve Ballmer.

Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Rediff.com 10 Mar 2015

Shareholders may once again be underestimating the staying power of the company's margins.

Apple shines as Cook dishes up Chinese feast

Rediff.com 28 Jan 2015

Apple creates corporate history