EMERGING MARKETS

Berenberg Bank has downgraded shares of Akzo Nobel (PINK: AKZOY) to 'sell' from hold, saying that deteriorating demand conditions would offset the near-term margin benefits.

Nokia fell to a loss in the second quarter as it faces tough competition from Apple and Google's Android-powered smartphones, and recorded a restructuring charge. However, excluding one-time items, it managed to beat analysts' expectations.

Elin Nordegren is dating someone new.

Silver has lost its shine of late as fears of another global economic slowdown reduced its appeal as an industrial metal. Silver fell from the record prices it set a couple of months back to hover around $35 per ounce. However, optimists are speculating that silver will bounce back once again and cross the $100 record. There are even experts who fancy silver's price parity with gold!

The U.S. smartphone market is a fierce and competitive space, with winners and losers determined every month and new entrants always threatening to change the landscape.

Apple may launch iPhone 5 in October/November, instead of September, as the California-based technology giant is said to begin production of the next-generation iPhone in August/September.

Apple Inc. is gearing up production of the iPhone 5, but some analysts say it's unlikely to be revealed before 2012. Yet there seems little doubt, considering Apple's projection of selling 25 million iPhones by the end of 2011, that the release is right around the corner.

A recent report says while spending on video games is down this year, it will recover next year.

Technology giant Apple is expected to launch only one iPhone - dubbed as iPhone 5 - in September versus rumors stating that Apple may launch two iPhones.

Going by the latest reports, it looks unlikely that there will be a new iPhone this Fall. Not even a 'baby' iPhone, a cheaper version for the emerging markets! Gadget lovers can’t wait to know the latest titbit about the possible iPhone launch. Some say they want to see the iPhone 5 on the store so that they can explore the features of iPhone 6.

The latest rumors have reported Apple to offer its iPhone 3GS for free as it makes way for the launch of their upcoming iPhone 5. The iPhone 3GS will be given out for $0 if customers sign onto a two year contract. Consumers waiting for the iPhone 5 may not be an ideal target, but those who fall in the mid or low-range smartphone buyers market will find the offer enticing.

Consumer technology giant Apple is expected to launch three iPhones, but the much-expected iPhone 5 may arrive only in 2012.

Footwear conglomerate Nike smashes analysts estimates with strong earnings, revenue increase

A lower-priced iPhone dubbed the Lite version kicked up dust over the weekend. The talk outlined the prospect of Apple embarking on a price war, probably aimed at keeping carriers by its side as smartphone battle is getting tougher by the day.

Asian-Pacific Countries dominate at this year's Paris Air Show, while older markets make less of a showing.

Apple’s next generation iPhone— iPhone 5 which is rumoured to launch in september this year, can rule the smartphone mart, if it walks in, with the following features in it.

Apple is planning on two new iPhone smartphones for a September release, a development that should have rival Android concerned, analysts contend.

There are two devices getting much hype even before their release. Apple's next generation iPhone - iPhone 5 - and Google Nexus 4G.

It is more or less sure that Apple may be launching its next version of iPhone - dubbed as iPhone 5 - in late September or October to capitalize on holiday demand.

Apple is ready to introduce a new iPhone in September, with a stronger chip for processing data and a more advanced camera, according to sources from Bloomberg.

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.