Cyrus Afzali

Juniper Networks was the standout Friday, soaring on a down day that saw low volume across all market indices. Once again, the 30-year Treasury rose as investors were increasingly opting for a safer place to put their money. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index closed down 9.37, or 1.87 percent, to 490.81, the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.33 […]

Shares of Juniper Networks were soaring shortly after debuting Friday as the flow of Internet IPOs continues. All of the broader indices were on the rebound thanks to a downturn in the yield of 30-year Treasuries. Juniper (JNPR), which manufacturers high-end routers, had rocketed 67 to 101. The company Thursday sold 4.8 million shares at […]

America Online Inc. is reportedly in talks with low-cost computer retailer MicroWorkz to offer its Internet service on computers that are running other operating systems besides Microsoft’s Windows. The preliminary discussions occurred Thursday as the last witness was testifying in the federal government’s landmark antitrust trial against Microsoft. Microsoft has argued AOL’s acquisition of Netscape […]

Internet provider Mindspring Enterprises Inc. was the day’s big success story as investors drove up the stock over merger speculation. The flood of Internet initial public offerings continued Thursday as three new issues debuted. Despite a few high flyers Thursday was a down day as rising bond yields drove players from equities, accelerating sales of […]

Rumors of several possible deals were dominating Internet stocks at midday. However, all the sector’s leaders had posted losses in line with the broader market indices dragging down the ISDEX. Just before noon, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index was off 8.37, or 1.63 percent, to 506.28, the Nasdaq Composite had fallen 29.15 to 2,568.97 and the […]

Netscape Thursday introduced the new search offering on its Netcenter portal that builds on its Open Directory Project and utilizes smart browsing technology. Netscape Search allows consumers to type simple words and phrases into Navigator’s location bar and receive search results. The service also includes technology from Google Inc. which searches more than 60 million […]

CMGI Inc. and Compaq Computer Corp. confirmed Thursday they are discussing a deal that would have CMGI taking control of Compaq’s AltaVista search engine. The confirmation follows days of speculation that a deal might be immiment. The companies are also talking about forming a strategic relationship that would advance Compaq’s Internet strategy. Both Compaq and […]

Takeover speculation dominated the news in the Internet sector on Wednesday, although most of the day’s initial public offerings also rocketed. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index rose 9.43, or 1.87 percent, to 514.65, the Nasdaq Composite gained 17.87 to 2,598.13 and the Dow Jones industrial average shed 55.09 to 10,666.54. EarthLink Network Inc. (ELNK) gained 4 […]

Takeover speculation was guiding Internet stocks Wednesday, benefitting shares of EarthLink Network Inc. and Beyond.com Corp. Just before noon, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index was up 2.58, or .51 percent, to 507.80, the Nasdaq Composite was off 2.78 to 2,577.48 and the Dow Jones industrial average had shed 53.50 to 10,668.13. Earthlink (ELNK) was up 4-1/2 […]

CMGI Inc. could announce a deal to purchase AltaVista and other Compaq Computer Corp. Internet assets for $2 billion to $3 billion in stock as early as Thursday. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with talks, cautioned no final agreement has been reached. For CMGI, the deal would help transform the Internet investment company […]

Tuesday’s highly anticipated initial public offerings ended mixed in a session that saw Internet providers rocket on takeover speculation. The sector’s big-cap stocks came away losers, dragging down the market averages. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index lost 17.95, or 3.43 percent, to 505.22 after being in positive territory at midday, the Nasdaq Composite lost 50.02 to […]

Internet providers were performing well in mid-session Tuesday in what is turning out to be a good day for the sector. Just after noon, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index was up 3.81, or .73 percent, to 526.98, the Nasdaq Composite was off 11.72 to 2,618.56 and the Dow Jones industrial average was off 67.44 to 10,748.54. […]