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HP may drop PCs, to buy Autonomy for $11.7 billion
Hewlett-Packard Co may spin off the world's largest PC business, part of a wrenching series of moves away from the consumer market, including killing its new tablet and buying British software company Autonomy Corp for as much as $11.7 billion.
New Turn: Hewlett-Packard’s webOS Surrenders to Apple’s iOS, Plans PC Exit
Hewlett-Packard is considering a sale of its personal computer unit and will kill of its Web tablet that was launched a month ago.
HP may drop PCs, to buy Autonomy for $11.7 bln
Hewlett-Packard Co may spin off the world's largest PC business, part of a wrenching series of moves away from the consumer market, including killing its new tablet and buying British software company Autonomy Corp for as much as $11.7 billion.
HP stuns with Autonomy offer, spinoff plans
Hewlett-Packard Co wants to buy Autonomy Corp for $10.3 billion and is pondering a spinoff of its personal computing arm, setting in motion a transformation that mirrors IBM's successful overhaul last decade.
Instant view: HP plans PC exit, Autonomy buy; cuts outlook
Hewlett-Packard said on Thursday it is considering a sale or spinoff of its personal computer unit, will halt production of its webOS devices such as the TouchPad, and agreed to buy British software firm Autonomy Corp for $10.2 billion.
Instant view: HP looks to exit PCs, cuts earns view
Hewlett-Packard said on Thursday it is considering a sale or spinoff of its personal computer unit, will halt production of its webOS devices such as the TouchPad, and is in talks to acquire British software firm Autonomy Corp.
HP TouchPad Bombs: Here are Five Other Memorable Tech Flops
HP's TouchPad flop brings to mind five other tech mishaps
HP stuns Street with Autonomy offer, spinoff plans
Hewlett-Packard Co wants to buy Autonomy Corp for $10.3 billion and is pondering a spinoff of its personal computing arm, setting in motion a transformation that mirrors IBM's successful overhaul last decade.
HP close to buying Autonomy for $10 billion: report
Hewlett-Packard Co plans as soon as Thursday to announce a $10 billion acquisition of British software company Autonomy and a spinoff of its personal computer business, the world's largest, Bloomberg reported.
HP plans PC spinoff, eyes Autonomy, halts webOS
Hewlett-Packard Co is in talks to buy British software company Autonomy and is pondering options for its personal computing division including a spinoff, as the tech giant steps up an overhaul aimed at rekindling growth.
HP Kills TouchPad: Rest in Peace Tablet, You Had a Short, Miserable Life
Rest in peace, HP TouchPad. You had a short, miserable life. Some consumers liked you, but it wasn't enough -- so HP is giving up, putting you to swift death.
BREAKING: Hewlett-Packard To Discontinue Touchpad, WebOS Devices
Less than two months after its release, HP is dropping the TouchPad and other WebOS devices.
HP Dumps Touchpad, Spins Off PC Division
Hewlett-Packard will be dumping its Touchpad tablet computer and phones after dismal sales at Best Buy and other retailers, the company announced on Thursday.
Five Reasons Why HP Would Sell its PC Lines
Hewlett-Packard could sell low-margin PCs to focus on high-margin services
HP nears PC spinoff, $10 billion Autonomy buy: sources
Hewlett-Packard Co is close to a deal to buy British software company Autonomy for $10 billion and will announce on Thursday a long-rumored spinoff of its PC division, the world's largest, two sources familiar with the company's plans said.
HP to Buy Software Company; Spin Off PC Business; Stock Declines on News
Hewlett-Packard may announce a bold plan as early as today to completely remake the company -- shedding its PC unit and acquiring enterprise software company Autonomy Corp for $10 billion.
Kodak’s Patent Auction: Five Reasons Why It Matters
Kodak's patent auction can benefit shareholders as well as the U.S.
HP Will Acquire Autonomy Corp. for $10 Billion, Spin Off its PC Business: Report
Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) will acquire Autonomy Corp. for roughly $10 billion and announce a spin-off of its personal computer business, according to a report.
HP and Dell hammered as tech-spending outlook darkens
Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co and Dell Inc fell on Wednesday as the outlook for U.S. and European corporate government technology spending dimmed.
HP, Dell hammered as tech-spending outlook darkens
Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co and Dell Inc fell on Wednesday as the outlook for U.S. and European corporate government technology spending dimmed.
HP WebOS Wants to Enter Your Home Appliances and Cars: Wise Move Or Not?
As a step to expand WebOS market beyond smartphones and tablets, HP is working to bring its WebOS mobile operating system to major appliances and cars.
OuchPad: HP's Big TouchPad Problem: It Isn't an Apple iPad
The new TouchPad tablet has become the "OuchPad" for HP. The product isn't selling because consumers have shown they prefer the iPad.
HP TouchPads At Peril: 200,000 Unsold Stocks Sits in Best Buy
The surplus stock of over 200,000 unsold TouchPads are sitting in Best Buy, waiting to have HP bring them home.
Consumers Aren't Touching HP's TouchPad; Best Buy Sits on 200,000
Consumers aren't touching HP's TouchPad tablet. Best Buy is sitting on 200,000 unsold TouchPads and wants to send them back to the company.
Dell slashes 2012 sales forecast, bodes ill for HP
Dell Inc slashed its 2012 revenue forecast as an already weak outlook for technology spending this year worsened, sending its shares more than 7 percent lower.
Amazon May Cut Into Tablet Game with Low-Price Offering
One analyst says Amazon would do well by offering a low price tablet competitor to the iPad.
HP's Slashing TouchPad Price May be Smart No. 2 Play to Catch Apple
HP's trimming TouchPad prices could be a smart ploy to be No. 2
Android Tablets Snatch 20 Percent of iPad Market Share
Google Inc.?s Android powered tablets have collectively taken 20 percent of the market share away from iPad in the last 12 months.
HP Upgraded to 'Buy' at Jefferies
Jefferies has upgraded PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) to "buy" from "hold," saying that the company is expected to deliver higher margins over long-term and is best positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for cloud services.
Analyst: HP Had to Cut Price of the Touchpad
HP cutting the price of the Touchpad may have been a necessary move according to one analyst.