Cyrus Afzali

Internet stocks were continuing to fall in midday trading Wednesday as investors were expressing their disappointment over the latest wave of earnings news from technology issues. The selling came despite better-than-expected results from several players. At 12:30 p.m. Eastern, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index had fallen 20.82 or 2.8 percent, to 721.48, the Nasdaq Composite had […]

Internet stocks turned south Tuesday afternoon, extending red ink that started to flow in late morning. Investors sold off sector leaders, putting the Nasdaq in negative territory for the first time in four sessions. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index plunged 44.24, or 5.62 percent, to 742.30, the Nasdaq Composite dove 172.61 to 3,785.47 and the Dow […]

Internet stocks were trading in the red at midday Tuesday as investors were cashing in leaders along with techs and blue chips following a profit warning from AT&T Corp. At noon Eastern, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index was off 2.89, or .37 percent, to 783.65, the Nasdaq Composite had lost 31.49 to 3,926.59 and the Dow […]

Money continued to flow into Internet stocks Monday, boosting several hard-hit sectors that are still trying to recover from the recent tech and Internet stock correction. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index gained 11.97, or 1.55 percent, to 786.54, the Nasdaq Composite climbed 97.42 to 3,958.08 and the Dow Jones industrial average climbed 77.87 to 10,811.78. Leaders […]

Investor enthusiasm for Microsoft Corp. was driving technology stocks higher Monday, despite Friday’s setback in the government’s landmark antitrust trial. Money also continued to pour into several B2B Net stocks that were especially hit hard during recent bouts of selling. At noon Eastern, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index was up 27.21, or 3.51 percent, to 801.78, […]

Internet shares ended the week on a high note Friday, as a number of shares that have been battered heavily in recent sessions made a strong comeback. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index gained 25.94, or 3.46 percent, to 774.57, the Nasdaq Composite climbed 86.63 to 3,860.66 and the Dow Jones industrial average lost 154.19 to 10,733.91. […]

While financial stocks continued to drag down the Dow, investors were warmly embracing Internet shares Friday following another round of better-than-expected earnings reports. At noon Eastern, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index had gained 22.56, or 3.01 percent, to 771.19, the Nasdaq Composite was up 50.75 to 3,824.78 and the Dow Jones industrial average was off 114.79 […]

Internet stocks surged ahead Thursday, gaining steam in the afternoon on the strength of several positive earnings reports. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index had jumped 38.35, or 5.4 percent, to 748.63, the Nasdaq Composite soared 143.96 to 3,774.05 and the Dow Jones industrial average lost 57.40 to 10,888.10. Dragging down the Dow was a higher-than-expected rise […]

Internet stocks were escaping the downturn plaguing blue chips as investors applauded several reports of better-than-expected earnings. At noon Eastern, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index had gained 8.19, or 1.15 percent, to 718.47, the Nasdaq Composite was up 47.01 to 3,677.10 and the Dow Jones industrial average was off 121.31 to 10,824.19. Dragging down the Dow […]

Stocks fell across the board Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key economic numbers due out Thursday. However, better-than-expected earnings from several Net plays minimized damage across that sector. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index lost 13.27, or 1.83 percent, to 710.28, the Nasdaq Composite ended off 81.06 to 3,630.17 and the Dow Jones industrials tumbled […]

Internet stocks were falling with the overall market midday Wednesday after getting a jump start earlier in the session due to better-than-expected earnings from several firms. At 12:15 p.m. Eastern, internet.com’s Internet Stock Index had lost 7.93, or 1.10 percent, to 715.62, the Nasdaq Composite was off 31.52 to 3,679.71 and the Dow Jones industrials […]

Internet shares turned in a solid performance Tuesday, building on a rally that started early in the session as investors continued bargain hunting amid a new round of support from sector analysts. The boost helped the Nasdaq achieve its second-largest single day point gain. internet.com’s Internet Stock Index jumped 60.76, or 9.17 percent, to 723.55, […]