Small-cap companies like Synaptics (SYNA) and Blucora (BCOR) generally move and grow faster than their larger peers, positioning them to thrive in the quickly changing tech world. Today’s Screen Of The Day is Small-Cap Leaders, with a focus on tech companies Synaptics, Blucora, OpenTable (OPEN) and Arris Group (ARRS). Synaptics, a provider of touch-screen technology used in smartphones and tablets, said Wednesday that Google (GOOG) selected its
Chinese mobile security company NQ Mobile (NQ) stock was up Wednesday after executives briefed analysts on its Japanese expansion and mobile ad strategy. NQ, which lists headquarters in Beijing and Dallas, sells smartphone apps that aim to secure user information from digital spying. The company also sells mobile games, including “Gods & Dragons,” which has been selling well since the company launched it in Japan, executives said Tuesday. “We are
Pandora Media (P), which reports Q3 earnings after the close Thursday, has continued to hum despite competition from Apple (AAPL) iTunes Radio and is seen taking share from traditional radio. Analysts expect 46% year-over-year sales growth for Q3, strong but down from 55% in the prior two quarters for the Internet radio services provider. Revenue of $174.8 million is expected for the company’s fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 31, according to 20