Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (ASMI, TIBX, CMCSA, SIRI, SINA, PTIE, DRRX, MU, FINL, ORCL)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: ASM International, Tibco Software, Comcast, SIRIUS XM Radio, and Sina. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Pain Therapeutics, Durect, Micron Technology, Oracle, and Finish Line.
Harry Potter Novels to go Digital in July
The author of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling has joined the 21st century with the announcement of new interactive online website Pottermore. The website will be exclusive seller of ebooks of her iconic Harry Potter series from October onwards, Rowling said Thursday.
Apple Slams Patent Suit Against Samsung in S. Korea
Apple Inc. has filed a patent suit with a court in South Korea, claiming Samsung Electronics copied its intellectual property, the latest in the companies' legal tussle over their best-selling smartphone and tablet devices.
Countdown starts for NASA's final space shuttle Atlantis (PHOTOS)
NASA spacecraft Atlantis is gearing up for the scheduled July 8 launch to the International Space Station. The STS-135 crew members climbed aboard the space shuttle for the countdown dress rehearsal.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (SIFY, VITC, ENTR, ONTY, GLBS, RIMM, AAPL, MU, CONN, MSTR, RJET, ORCL)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Sify Technologies, Vitacost.com, Entropic Communications, Oncothyreon, Globus Maritime, Research In Motion, and Apple. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Micron Technology, Conns, MicroStrategy, Republic Airways Holdings, and Oracle.
Pottermore Mystery Offers No Prizes but Disappointment
J. K. Rowling has confirmed that the mysterious Pottermore is a new interactive online website that will allow readers to navigate through Harry Potter stories. But the mystery turned into a major disappointment.
Glen Campbell has Alzheimer's; to bid adieu with farewell concert
Country singer Glen Travis Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about six months before, but decided to go public ahead of his farewell concert tour this fall.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (RGEN, BBBY, CAVM, JBLU, PTIE, GTXI, LOGI, FFIV, DISCA, MPEL, AAPL, GOOG)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Repligen, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cavium Networks, JetBlue Airways, and Pain Therapeutics. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: GTX, Logitech International, F5 Networks, Discovery Communications, Melco Crown Entertainment, Apple, and Google.
JK Rowling launches Pottermore website (PHOTOS + VIDEO)
Pottermore is a unique and free-to-use website which builds an exciting online experience around J.K. Rowling's hugely successful Harry Potter books.
Pottermore: Just three minutes left
Harry Potter fans are waiting, and waiting from the past week for the official launch of Pottermore on Thursday by J.K. Rowling. Just wait for another three minutes, mystery will be solved.
Pottermore: 2 Hours 50 Minutes Left For Mystery to Solve
Harry Potter fans are waiting for the official launch of Pottermore on Thursday by J.K. Rowling. The mystery will be solved in just 2 hours and 50 minutes from now.
NASA Shuttle Atlantis Ready for Final Flight; To Carry Two iPhone 4s to ISS
NASA space shuttle Atlantis is getting ready for its targeted July 8 launch to the International Space Station, which will end the 30-year space shuttle program. The shuttle is expected to launch on July 8 at 11:26 am EDT.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (MLHR, IVAC, MGIC, BCRX, VRUS, FPTB, WDFC, CEVA, PODD, SABA, AAPL, GOOG)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Herman Miller, Intevac, Magic Software Enterprises, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, and Pharmasset. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: First Pactrust Bancorp, WD-40, CEVA, Insulet, Saba Software, Apple, and Google.
Casey Anthony trial: Expert testifies air samples in car trunk showed traces of gasoline, chloroform
The defense team of Casey Anthony started Wednesday day 25 trial by calling an FBI geologist expert as its first witnesses in her first-degree murder trial, according to a media report. The latest witness was Dr. Michael Sigman, chemistry professor at University of Central Florida, who testified this morning that air samples from Casey's trunk showed traces of gasoline, chloroform and other volatile chemicals.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (FFN, ACHN, TZOO, FFIV, SBAC, ADBE, VLCM, UNIS, LOGI, CREE, RIMM, AAPL)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: FriendFinder Networks, Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Travelzoo, F5 Networks, and SBA Communications. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Adobe Systems, Volcom, Unilife, Cree, Logitech International, Research In Motion, and Apple.
Do distant galaxies sleep without forming new stars?
If some distant galaxies, after being awake many billions of years, do feel tired you could hardly blame them. But if they were caught sleeping 12 billion light years without forming stars what will you do?
Will new iPhone be escorted by Apple's iPod, iPad?
The next version of iPhone, which is dubbed mostly as iPhone 5, has been reserved in Apple Inc.'s launch list, while an iPod refresh is also expected by an analyst. In addition, rumors has been circulating that Apple is developing on a new version of iPad.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (AVAV, AERL, APWR, GLBS, MRGE, NUVA, ADBE, ATML, GSM, ALTR, RIMM, AAPL)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: AeroVironment, Asia Entertainment & Resources, A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Globus Maritime, and Merge Healthcare. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: NuVasive, Adobe Systems, Atmel, Globe Specialty Metals, Altera, Research In Motion, and Apple.
No Free Apple iPods in 'Back to School' Promotion
Apple will not offer free iPods as part of its annual Back to School promotion, instead it will offer a $100 gift card.
Apple iCloud to be iPopular
Apple Inc. has joined the race in offering cloud computing services along with Google Inc., Amazon.com and Microsoft Corp. Apple's iCloud service are intended to be used by 76 percent of iPhone users, according to a RBC Capital Markets survey.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (TOBC, SPWRA, SPWRB, REXX, LOGI, ZLCS, BIDU, AAPL, SUSQ, PSEC, ESRX, SIFY)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Tower Bancorp, SunPower, Rex Energy, Logitech International, Zalicus, Baidu, and Apple. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Susquehanna Bancshares, Prospect Capital, Express Scripts, and Sify Technologies.
RIM Largely Missed Major Cycle; Eight Suggestions for BlackBerry Maker
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ: RIMM) has largely missed a major cycle and is on the verge of missing another as LTE networks are introduced, Jefferies & Co. said in a note to clients.
Apple iPhone 4S coming in September/October; iPhone 5 could arrive in 2012
Component manufacturers have begun to receive orders for Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4S and the production ramp is expected to start in July for an iPhone 4S launch in September/October 2011, Jefferies said in a note to clients.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (VITC, GFRE, VICL, CLWR, CPNO, AAPL, ACHN, PSEC, LEAP, IRDMW, IPXL, ADBE)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Vitacost.com, Gulf Resources, Vical, Clearwire, Copano Energy, and Apple. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Prospect Capital, Leap Wireless International, Iridium Communications, Impax Laboratories, and Adobe Systems.
Skype Evading Payouts, Firing Executives Before Microsoft Takeover
Senior executives of Skype Technologies SA, the Internet-calling service being acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), has departed following its $8.5 billion buyout.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (HRBN, DCIX, CRIS, VOD, MRVL, VITC, SOLR, LVLT, HGSI, BPAX, RIMM, AAPL)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Harbin Electric, Diana Containerships, Curis, Vodafone Group, and Marvell Technology Group. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Vitacost.com, GT Solar International, Level 3 Communications, Human Genome Sciences, BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Research In Motion, and Apple.
Mobile OS War: Apple iOS 5 versus Google Ice Cream Sandwich
The mobile competition between Google Inc.'s Android and Apple Inc. is getting more intense by the day. Two devices seems to get much hype even before their release date gets finalized -- Apple's next generation iPhone 5 and Google Nexus 4G.
EMC Seeks More 'Big Data' Deals
Barclays Capital said data storage company EMC Corp. (NYSE: EMC) will look to continue to acquire companies that focus on analytics and Big Data technology.
Final Space Shuttle Mission: A Glimpse of Atlantis
NASA space shuttle Atlantis is getting ready for its targeted July 8 launch to the International Space Station, which will close 30 years of the space shuttle program. The shuttle is expected to launch on July 8 at 11:26 am EDT.
Non-Alcoholic Wheat Beer Boosts Athletes' Health
The consumption of non-alcoholic weissbier, or wheat beer, has a positive effect on athletes' health, according to a research study that gathered during the world's largest study of marathons, Be-MaGIC (beer, marathons, genetics, inflammation and the cardiovascular system).
