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A look at Windows 7 after its first week

A week after Microsoft launched Windows 7, users are familiarizing themselves with the more intuitive interface while some have faced problems installing the software. Despite these difficulties, analysts still predict PC sales will rise worldwide in the fourth quarter of this year.

Oct 30, 2009

Rate risk fears lead to new corporate bond funds

In the midst of this year's once-in-a-lifetime rally in corporate bonds, some investors already see the specter that rising interest rates in the future could destroy much of their gains.

Oct 30, 2009

Men in Black gearing up for third edition

The men in black are massing.

Oct 30, 2009

Fourth-quarter U.S. profits estimates on the rise

A year that started in gloom and doom could end in cheers for U.S. corporate profits and leave the stock market positioned for a strong start to 2010.

Oct 30, 2009

Bahamian lawmaker avoids jail in Travolta mistrial

The Bahamian lawmaker who caused a mistrial in the John Travolta extortion case escaped a contempt of court citation on Thursday when the judge ruled that his public vilification was punishment enough.

Oct 30, 2009

European shares flat; banks gain, oils fall

European shares were little changed in midmorning trade on Friday after sharp gains in the previous session on data showing the U.S. had emerged from recession, with firmer banks offsetting weaker energy stocks.

Oct 30, 2009

US STOCKS-Futures dip after best day in 3 months

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday, a day after the market logged its best percentage gain in three months, as investors await data that will shed light on consumer sentiment.

Oct 30, 2009

AFI Film fest launches free movie event in L.A.

In a year when many film festivals sharply cut operations or closed due to the recession, the large AFI Film Festival that gets under way here on Friday has found a novel way to stay open -- give tickets away for free.

Oct 30, 2009

Foo Fighters mark 15 years with hits set, VH1 show

Almost 15 years ago, former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl quietly circulated among his friends copies of a demo tape on which he did all the singing and played all the instruments.

Oct 30, 2009

Futures dip after best day in 3 months

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday, a day after the market logged its best percentage gain in three months, as investors await data that will shed light on consumer sentiment.

Oct 30, 2009

Actor Dennis Hopper battling prostate cancer

Actor Dennis Hopper is suffering from prostate cancer and canceling all travel plans to focus on his treatment, his manager told media on Thursday.

Oct 30, 2009

NYSE Q3 beats consensus, sells Liffe U.S. stake

NYSE Euronext said on Friday it is selling a significant equity interest in its derivatives exchange NYSE Liffe U.S., as it posted a 28-percent drop in third-quarter earnings.

Oct 30, 2009

Futures dip after best market day in 3 months

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday, a day after the market logging its best percentage gain in three months, as investors await data that will shed light on consumer sentiment.

Oct 30, 2009

Sanofi lifts forecast on swine flu vaccine

Sanofi-Aventis raised its outlook for 2009 thanks to sales of swine flu vaccine and posted earnings per share growth that beat forecasts as competition from generics was offset by revenue growth for other drugs.

Oct 30, 2009

Stock futures signal dip after strong rally

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Wall Street on Friday following the previous session's sharp rally, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.35 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.17 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.09 percent at 6:10 a.m. EDT.

Oct 30, 2009

Stocks extend gains; caution returns

World stocks crept higher on Friday, extending gains following the United States' jump out of recession, while the dollar drifted ahead of more U.S. data that will add fuel to the recovery debate.

Oct 30, 2009

Asia stocks rebound from slide, earnings a boost

Asian stocks bounced back on Friday from their worst drop in two months, with investors taking heart from the United States' return to economic growth, which gave reassurance on the recovery's staying power.

Oct 30, 2009

Sony, Panasonic outlooks suggest sector recovery

Sony Corp and Panasonic Corp signaled the worst may be over for the world's two largest consumer electronics makers as they raised their full year outlooks, helped by cost cuts.

Oct 30, 2009

Stocks sizzle as China debuts start-ups market

The ChiNext stock market , China's long-awaited Nasdaq-style second board, debuted on Friday with a speculative surge that more than doubled the price of all 28 stocks during intraday trade -- a good sign for companies lining up to list on China's stock markets.

Oct 30, 2009