Tech Five: Gamestop to report earnings

How have the new video game consoles helped retailer GameStop? Let's look at the five technology stocks to watch for Thursday:

GameStop. The retail chain reports second quarter earnings after the markets close. The company is forecast to report an earnings per share of 18 cents off $1.65 billion in revenue, according to analyst estimates compiled by Yahoo. Sales of new video game consoles will continue to be a focus for investors. Last month, analysts at NPD Group reported hardware sales in the U.S. doubled in July, a typically quiet period for new game releases.

Hewlett-Packard. Shares of the PC company are holding steady in pre-market trading off a boost in shipments for personal computers and laptops during the third quarter. HP posted sales of $27.6 billion, beating Wall Street forecasts.

Verizon. The wireless carrier is shooting down a report it plans on opening an app store to rival iTunes and Google Play. According to Re/code, Verizon is denying that it plans on relaunching its app store, after shutting down its attempt at selling apps in 2013.

Google. The tech giant will start rolling out ads promoting apps through its search engine and video service YouTube, reports Marketing Land. The ads will be available globally starting today.

Pandora. The streaming music company is the latest to share troubling numbers about the diversity of its workforce. According to the findings, less than 18% of tech jobs at Pandora are held by women, while 62% of the company's tech workers are white.

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