Amazon Says Kindle Titles Exceed 100,000
Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN), the world’s biggest e-retailer, said the number of titles for its Kindle owners lending library tablet family now exceeds 100,000, compared with only 5,000 last November.
Apple’s Market Capitalization on Brink of $500 Billion
Shares of Apple (NYSE: AAPL) briefly rose Tuesday to push the company’s market capitalization to a record $501 billion. Later, the shares closed at a record $536.41.
IBM Physicists Report New Breakthrough for Quantum Computing
Researchers at IBM (NYSE: IBM), the No. 2 computer services company, have passed “thresholds” since Jan. 2 whose promise could yield quantum computers “within our lifetime,” IBM’s Manager of Physics of information said.
Micron and Intel Upgrade NAND Flash Memory Deal
Micron (Nasdaq: MU), the sole U.S. maker of memory chips, and Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the No. I chipmaker, upgraded their six-year-old partnership for advanced products.
Yahoo Could Throw Wrench into Facebook IPO
Internet giant Yahoo could throw a wrench into Facebook’s planned $5 billion IPO by demanding that the social-networking company enter into patent licensing agreements.
Buffett: Pleased by New IBM Stake, So Far
Warren E. Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway holding company has made him one of the richest men around, said he’s pleased by new holdings in technology.
Micron Shares Soar After Japan’s Elpida Collapses
Shares of Micron Technology, the only U.S. maker of PC memory chips, soared 9 percent after the collapse of its Japanese rival, Elpida.
Technology Focus: Is HP’s Whitman Up to the Job?
Five months into her tenure, is new Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman really up to the job? Chances are no and the indications she gave last week are that she may never measure up.
Apple Shares Rise Despite Proview’s iPad Trademark Suit
Shares of Apple rose more than $6 Friday to $522.41 despite a lawsuit by a Chinese company alleging it had used “false statements” to obtain rights to the name iPad.
So, With $98 Billion Could Apple Buy Disney, Sony?
Apple’s directors dodged the question of what to do with nearly $98 billion in cash and investments that’s waiting to be used. Here's what they could buy.
Apple Dodges Questions About Use of $98 Billion Pile
Apple, which has nearly $98 billion in cash and investments, won’t pay a special dividend or cash bonus to shareholders, new CEO Tim Cook said.
HP Shares Plummet 7% After Poor Earnings Report, Forecast
Shares of Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), the world’s biggest computer company, fell as much as 7 percent Thursday after the company reported first-quarter earnings that beat expectations but issued a mediocre earnings forecast.
Tech Barometer: HP Shares Fall After Poor Earnings Forecast
Shares of Hewlett-Packard, the world’s biggest computer company, will likely fall Thursday after the company reported first-quarter earnings that beat expectations but issued a mediocre earnings forecast.
HP 1st Quarter Earnings: Three Key Takeaways
Hewlett-Packard, the world’s biggest computer company, reported first-quarter earnings that beat expectations as higher margin products sold more strongly than expected.
HP 1st Quarter Earnings: 3 Key Items to Watch
Shares of Hewlett-Packard, the No. 1 computer services company, have gained more than 12 percent this year and nearly 30 percent since new CEO Meg Whitman was installed in September.
Dell Shares Fall 5 Percent After Earnings Miss
Shares of Dell, the No. 3 PC maker, fell more than 5 percent Wednesday after the company reported earnings below estimates and issued a dismal forecast.
Dell Shares Plunge After Poor Earnings, Forecast
Shares of Dell, the No. 3 PC maker, look likely to fall sharply Wednesday after the company reported earnings below estimates and issued a dismal forecast.
Dell’s 4Q Results: Income Shy but Sales Beat Target
Dell, the No. 3, PC maker, reported fourth-quarter earnings two cents below estimates as revenue rose slightly above expectations.
Apple’s Annual Meeting: 3 Things to Watch
Apple, the world’s most valuable company, is scheduled to convene its annual shareholder meeting Thursday at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.Here are three ket items to watch for.
Dell’s 4Q Results: Barometer on PC Sales Plus Services
Shares of Dell, the No. 3 PC supplier, have surged nearly 25 percent this year. Could investors be looking for the company to start surging in the services sector?
Google, WPP, Gannett Shares Shrug Off Apple Privacy Breach Study
Shares of Google appeared to brush off reports a Stanford University study had found it had compromised the privacy of Apple iPhone customers.
Baidu Shares Fall After China’s Google Posts Higher Income
Shares of Baidu, China’s equivalent of Google, fell as much as 5 percent early Friday after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings.
Yelp IPO: Review Site Could Get Pop from Market Bounce
Yelp, the San Francisco-based review website, could get a pop in its initial public offering if the overall market continues on a tear.
Baidu, China’s Google, Says 4Q Income Beats Estimates
Baidu, China’s equivalent of Google, reported fourth-quarter earnings rose more than expected due to heavier Internet use and sales.Baidu said net income rose 77 percent to $326.3
World Bank President? White House Holding Tongue
Now that President Barack Obama must nominate a new President of the World Bank, he’s keeping his mouth shut, especially in an election year.
Why Did Apple Unveil Mountain Lion? Competition
Apple, the world’s most valuable company, made available the latest version of its OS, dubbed Mountain Lion, for developers Thursday so that it will be able to ship new products by the third quarter.
Facebook Omen? Zynga Shares Plunge 18 Percent After 4Q Loss
Shares of Zynga, the principal game site on Facebook, plunged nearly 18 percent after the company posted a huge fourth-quarter loss, its first as a public company.
World Bank President? 5 Picks for Obama
President Barack Obama has the chance to change world economic development when he selects the next President of the World Bank, the outgrowth of World War II-era plans to use rich counties to spearhead economic growth.
News Corp. Could Face Probe into ‘Sustained Criminality’ in Hacking Scandal
News Corp., the vehicle of controversial publisher Rupert Murdoch, could be probed by British authorities “for sustained criminality over a sustained period of time” for many activities.
Yahoo’s Nightmare: Proxy Fight Ensnares New CEO
New Yahoo CEO Scott Thomson faces a new nightmare: activist shareholder Third Point Capital has upped its holdings and launched a proxy battle to control the company.
