Post-Market NYSE Movers (HDY, IL, WTW, RES, CNK, GEN, URI, LOW, LEN, SMP)
HyperDynamics, IntraLinks, Weight Watchers, RPC and Cinemark Holdings, GenOn Energy, United Rentals, Lowe's Companies, Lennar Corp. and Standard Motor Products are among the companies that saw active trading in the extended trading session on the New York Stock Exchange.
Researchers Develop Robot with a Human Face (PHOTO)
German Researchers along with National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Japan have developed a robot having a human face and named it as Mask-bot.
FDA Approves Bristol-Myers' Erbitux for Metastatic Head And Neck Cancer
Drug maker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:BMY) said it has won the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the expanded use of its cancer drug, Erbitux.
AT&T, T-Mobile Merger Review May Extend Past DoJ's Trial Date: Analyst
In a latest development regarding the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, a Wall Street analyst said the federal communications commission (FCC) chairman may be positioning to send the AT&T / T-Mobile USA merger to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Review ahead of Dept. of Justice (DoJ) court action.
A Full Blown Apple TV on the Way
A full-blown Apple Smart TV is in the works, according to the Steve Jobs' biography by Walter Isaacson that reveals Jobs wanted to create a television with a simple user interface.
Stocks in Focus on Nov. 8 (TM, BAC, PCLN, DRYS, ROK, ATVI)
Toyota, Bank of America, Priceline, DryShips, Rockwell Automation and Activision Blizzard are among the stocks that may see active trading on Nov.8.
ThinkEquity Starts Symantec with ‘Buy’
ThinkEquity has initiated coverage of Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ:SYMC) with a buy rating, citing its portfolio of stable, cash-generating businesses and more vibrant growth strategies.
Best Buy to Acquire Carphone JV Stake for $1.3B, Close 11 Stores in UK
Retailer Best Buy Inc. said it would buy Carphone Warehouse's stake in their U.S. mobile-phone joint venture for about $1.3 billion and plans to close 11 big box stores in the UK as part of its reorganization strategy.
Google to Add +You Button to YouTube This Year: Analyst
Google will probably add a +You button to its YouTube property before the end of the year, thereby further accelerating user sign-ups, according to an analyst from Global Equities Research.
GM to Recall More Than 38K Pontiac G8 Vehicles Over Airbag Issue
Automobile manufacturers General Motors (GM) is recalling more than 38,000 Pontiac G8 vehicles, over an issue with its airbags that may increase the risk of head injury in accidents.
Google+ May Add 20M Global Users This Quarter: Analyst
Google's social networking site Google+ may see 20 million new signups this quarter and it would add +You button to YouTube this year, according to an analyst from Global Equities Research.
Groupon to Start Trading Friday: The Challenges Ahead for Business
Daily deals company Groupon, Inc. is expected to start trading on Nasdaq Nov.4 after it raised $700 million from its initial public offering, thereby becoming the largest IPO by an Internet company since Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) raised $1.7 billion in 2004.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 6: Pros and Cons
Daylight Saving Time (DST) would officially end at 2 a.m. Nov.6 when clocks are turned one hour back.
iPhone 4S vs. Galaxy Nexus: How Do They Stack Up?
Apple, which unveiled iPhone 4S on Oct. 4, is getting flying off the shelves despite its battery draining problem for which the Cupertino, California-based company would be issuing a fix in the next few days.
Flexible Brain Probe Causes Less Scarring: Study
Researchers have found that a hard probe inserted in the cerebral cortex of a rat model turns nearly as flexible as the surrounding gray matter in minutes, and induces less of the tough scarring that blocks hard probes that do not change.
UBS' Five Most/Least Preferred Tech Stocks (CHKP, KLAC, QCOM, MU, CTXS, CSC, NVDA)
UBS has updated its Tech 10 portfolio by adding semi-packaging/assembly equipment provider ASM Technologies as a least preferred stock.
Can YouTube's New Video Channel Offering Move the Needle?
Google recently said it would launch 100 online video channels on YouTube that would feature new original programming from celebrities such as Jay-Z, Madonna, Shaquille O'Neal, and Tony Hawk, a move that would make YouTube a rival to cable and satellite TV channels.
Galaxy S2 Skyrocket vs. Droid Razr: Will Samsung's LTE Rocket Blunt Motorola's Thinnest Razr?
It is raining smartphones these holiday season as various mobile giants from Apple to HTC are lining up their best products with mind-boggling specifications and marketing it aggressively.
Apple’s Music-Creating App GarageBand Available for iPhone, iPod Touch
Apple said its music-creating app, GarageBand, is now available for iPhone and iPod touch users.
Amazon Unveils 2011 Holiday Toy List
Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. announced its 2011 Holiday Toy List that helps customers find this season's most popular toys, video games, sporting goods, electronics, movies and more.
'Embarrassed' Harold Camping Blames God for Doomsday Failure
Notorious Doomsday soothsayer Harold Camping has now shifted the blame to God for his failed Doomsday prophecy on Oct. 21.
iPhone May Protect Your Eyes
Now, there is yet another reason to own an iPhone as an iPhone app is shown to improve one's eyesight. As we age, our eyesight deteriorates - it's a natural part of the aging process. But a new iPhone app may keep the eye doctor away for a little while longer.
LTE Smartphone Battle: HTC Vivid Vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
Carrier AT&T said it would sell two 4G LTE smartphones -- HTC Vivid and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket -- on its network from Nov.6.
Scarlett Johansson Defends Nude Photos, Says It wasn’t Porn Shooting
Actress Scarlett Johansson has broken silence after the leak of her nude photos and has gone a step ahead by defending her act.
HTC Vivid Vs. Samsung Galaxy S2: How Do They Stack Up?
AT&T has released HTC Vivid on its network. The LTE device will be available from Nov.6 for $199 under 2-year contract.
iPhone 4S to be Available in Hong Kong, South Korea from Nov.11
Apple has announced the availability of the iPhone 4S in Hong Kong, South Korea and 13 additional countries beginning Nov. 11.
Oracle Could Buy Salesforce.com: Analyst
Business software maker Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) may be setting its sights on Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) but the deal may not be an imminent one, according to an analyst at Global Equities Research.
Ten Ways to Boost iPhone 4S Battery Life
Apple unveiled its much-awaited iPhone successor on Oct. 4 calling it iPhone 4S.
Kim Kardashian to Divorce Kris Humphries: What Made the $20M Wedding Fall Apart?
American socialite Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from her husband Kris Humphries, looking to end their 72-day marriage.
Salesforce.com Downgraded by Global Equities Research
Global Equities Research has downgraded Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) to equal weight, saying that the company would face stiff competition that may hurt revenue and margins.