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Oracle embarks on Sun courtship, troops cheer
After one false start, weeks of speculation and roller-coaster swings in its share price, the company once synonymous with the rise of the Internet has finally landed an attractive-looking buyer.
Toshiba, IBM showcase MXF Flash Memory Video Server
Toshiba's high-definition ON-AIR MAX play out server with IBM’s Media Hub Framework will be showcase in an ongoing National Association of Broadcasters’ annual convention in Las Vegas.
IBM revenue falls more than expected
IBM's quarterly revenue fell by a bigger-than-expected 11 percent as the slowdown in corporate spending hurt even one of the healthiest U.S. technology companies.
IBM Q1 loss, maintains 2009 outlook
IBM said Monday its first quarter sales fell better than expected from Reuters Analysts' average forecast of $22.56 billion, however earning per share rose to 1.70 from $1.64.
IBM sales fall more than expected, but EPS up
IBM reported a bigger-than-expected fall in quarterly sales, showing that even one of the healthier U.S. technology companies was being hurt by a slowdown in corporate spending.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro, enters hardware market
Oracle Corp plans to enter the computer hardware market by buying Sun Microsystems Inc for more than $7 billion, swooping in after Sun's talks with IBM fell apart.
Wall Street sinks on banks' woes
U.S. stocks slid more than 3 percent on Monday after weak results from Bank of America reignited concerns over the state of the banking industry and the economy.
Microsoft CEO very surprised by Oracle-Sun deal
Microsoft's chief executive said on Monday he was 'very surprised' by Oracle Corp's plans to buy Sun Microsystems Inc.
Wall Street tumbles on earnings caution, bank jitters
Stocks tumbled on Monday on worries about the sustainability of recent better-than-expected results from banks after Bank of America Corp reported a big increase in troubled loans.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro for over $7 billion
Oracle Corp plans to buy Sun Microsystems Inc for more than $7 billion, after the high-end computer server and software maker's talks with IBM fell apart.
Wall Street set to fall on earnings caution, bank jitters
Wall Street was set to fall at the open on Monday on worries that problems persist for the struggling banking sector and after Bank of America's results relied heavily on one-time items as credit quality deteriorated markedly.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro for $7.4 billion
Oracle Corp said on Monday it will buy Sun Microsystems Inc for $9.50 a share, valuing the high-end computer server maker at more than $7 billion.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro
Oracle Corp said on Monday it will buy Sun Microsystems Inc for $9.50 a share, valuing the high-end computer server maker at more than $7 billion.
World stocks steady as earnings caution rules
World stocks steadied on Monday, holding off last week's three-month high, while government bonds rose as investors grew cautious before a series of first-quarter company results due this week.
Intel and Google results don't light investors' fires
The U.S. tech sector's road to recovery may take a bit longer than expected, if mixed results reports from two of the largest players are a guide.
Intel, Google results don't light investors' fires
The U.S. tech sector's road to recovery may take a bit longer than expected, if mixed results reports from two of the largest players are a guide.
IBM not interested in Sun at any price: report
IBM is no longer interested in buying smaller rival Sun Microsystems Inc at any price, CNBC reported on Thursday, although many investors appear to believe a deal was still possible.
Sun shares rose on IBM willingness to talks
Sun Microsystems shares rose 10 percent Thursday after its willingness to resume IBM acquisitions talks to complete the deal; however IBM is no longer interested.
Stock futures rise on positive tech news, JPMorgan
Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Thursday as JPMorgan Chase & Co reassured some investors about the health of banks after it reported better-than-expected quarterly results and following several reassuring reports on the technology sector.
Sun ready to resume IBM takeover talks: report
Sun Microsystems Inc would be willing to resume takeover talks with International Business Machines Corp if IBM made a stronger commitment to closing a deal, Bloomberg said, citing two people familiar with the matter.
Sun’s CEO has big stake in showing growth or exit strategy for firm: analyst
Even if rumors are off-base that Sun chief Executive Jonathan Schwartz is set to be replaced by chairman and co-founder Scott McNealy, Schwartz has “a lot riding on showing growth or an exit strategy,” an analyst says
Stocks advance on tech boost, insurer optimism
Stocks rose on Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq 2 percent, as investors snapped up technology shares following the market's two-day sell-off.
Wall Street advances on tech boost
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq up more than 2 percent, as investors snapped up technology shares following the market's two-day sell-off.
Sun shares drop on failed IBM talks
Shares of Sun Microsystems Inc tumbled 23 percent after it rejected a $7 billion buyout bid from IBM, leaving the smaller server and software maker vulnerable to lawsuits from shareholders nervous about its viability as a stand-alone company.
IBM Still the Best Option for Sun
IBM’s move to buy Sun have broken down, however, IBM is still the best option for the company, according to industry watchers.
Wall Street rally stumbles as bank fears reemerge
Stocks broke a four-day winning streak on Monday after a prominent analyst revived worries over the health of banks and the potential collapse of a takeover of Sun Microsystems bruised sentiment in the technology sector.
Sun tumbles as IBM talks fail, outlook uncertain
Shares of Sun Microsystems Inc tumbled 22.5 percent after it rejected a $7 billion buyout bid from IBM, leaving the smaller server and software maker vulnerable to lawsuits from shareholders nervous about its viability as a stand-alone
Sun tumbles as IBM talks fail
Shares of Sun Microsystems Inc tumbled 22.5 percent after it rejected a $7 billion buyout bid from IBM, leaving the smaller server and software maker vulnerable to lawsuits from shareholders nervous about its viability as a stand-alone
Wall Street tumbles as bank fears resurface
Stocks fell on Monday after a warning from a prominent analyst revived worries over the health of banks and the potential collapse of a takeover of Sun Microsystems bruised sentiment in the technology sector.
Wall Street sinks as fears on banks resurface
U.S. stocks slid on Monday, as a prominent analyst warned the bank sector's problems still have further to run and the potential collapse of a takeover of Sun Microsystems hurt sentiment in the technology sector.