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Google: American phenomenon and antitrust target
Google is more than a fabulously successful company -- it is a cultural phenomenon facing increasing U.S. government scrutiny despite its chief executive's campaign support for President Barack Obama.
Italy's UniCredit inks WWF deal to slash emissions
Italian bank UniCredit signed a deal with conservation group WWF on Wednesday to slash its carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2020, and provide green loans to boost energy efficiency in homes and businesses.
Rim Release New BE-Server 5.0
On Monday, Research in Motion (RIM) launches the new BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 designed to adopt large-scale enterprises workforce.
Sun Micro loss deepens prior to acquisition
Computer server maker Sun Microsystems Inc reported a wider quarterly loss as sales fell because of lower technology spending and uncertainty over the company's future.
Wall St slips as more bank woe offsets data, IBM
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as fresh worries that major banks may need to raise more money offset more reassuring economic data that suggested the worst may be over and a big dividend boost from IBM.
IBM raises dividend, to buy back more shares
IBM's board on Tuesday raised its dividend by 10 percent and authorized an additional $3 billion worth of share buybacks, underscoring the technology company's relative strength even in a weak economy.
Wall Street advances as IBM and data offset bank fears
Stocks rose on Tuesday as IBM's dividend boost and reassuring data that could point to a bottom in the slow economic cycle offset worries that major banks may need to raise more money.
Wall Street drifts as data offsets bank fears
U.S. stocks rose modestly on Tuesday as a dividend hike at IBM and reassuring data that could signal a bottom in the economic cycle offset concerns that major banks may need to raise more money.
IBM, Brocade boost ties as Cisco rivalry heats up
Network equipment maker Brocade Communications Systems Inc is bolstering its partnership with IBM, in a sign it may be gaining market share from industry leader Cisco Systems Inc.
Cost cuts help tech giants ride out weak economy
A solid crop of earnings reports from the leading lights of technology suggests the sector is proving adept at cost cuts and more resilient to the economic meltdown than previously thought.
IBM plans cloud computing services for 2009
IBM plans to launch several cloud computing services this year, taking on companies such as Amazon.com Inc, Google Inc, Microsoft Corp and Salesforce.com Inc.
Oracle embarks on Sun courtship, troops cheer
After one false start, weeks of speculation and roller-coaster swings in its share price, the company once synonymous with the rise of the Internet has finally landed an attractive-looking buyer.
Toshiba, IBM showcase MXF Flash Memory Video Server
Toshiba's high-definition ON-AIR MAX play out server with IBM’s Media Hub Framework will be showcase in an ongoing National Association of Broadcasters’ annual convention in Las Vegas.
IBM revenue falls more than expected
IBM's quarterly revenue fell by a bigger-than-expected 11 percent as the slowdown in corporate spending hurt even one of the healthiest U.S. technology companies.
IBM Q1 loss, maintains 2009 outlook
IBM said Monday its first quarter sales fell better than expected from Reuters Analysts' average forecast of $22.56 billion, however earning per share rose to 1.70 from $1.64.
IBM sales fall more than expected, but EPS up
IBM reported a bigger-than-expected fall in quarterly sales, showing that even one of the healthier U.S. technology companies was being hurt by a slowdown in corporate spending.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro, enters hardware market
Oracle Corp plans to enter the computer hardware market by buying Sun Microsystems Inc for more than $7 billion, swooping in after Sun's talks with IBM fell apart.
Wall Street sinks on banks' woes
U.S. stocks slid more than 3 percent on Monday after weak results from Bank of America reignited concerns over the state of the banking industry and the economy.
Microsoft CEO very surprised by Oracle-Sun deal
Microsoft's chief executive said on Monday he was 'very surprised' by Oracle Corp's plans to buy Sun Microsystems Inc.
Wall Street tumbles on earnings caution, bank jitters
Stocks tumbled on Monday on worries about the sustainability of recent better-than-expected results from banks after Bank of America Corp reported a big increase in troubled loans.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro for over $7 billion
Oracle Corp plans to buy Sun Microsystems Inc for more than $7 billion, after the high-end computer server and software maker's talks with IBM fell apart.
Wall Street set to fall on earnings caution, bank jitters
Wall Street was set to fall at the open on Monday on worries that problems persist for the struggling banking sector and after Bank of America's results relied heavily on one-time items as credit quality deteriorated markedly.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro for $7.4 billion
Oracle Corp said on Monday it will buy Sun Microsystems Inc for $9.50 a share, valuing the high-end computer server maker at more than $7 billion.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro
Oracle Corp said on Monday it will buy Sun Microsystems Inc for $9.50 a share, valuing the high-end computer server maker at more than $7 billion.
World stocks steady as earnings caution rules
World stocks steadied on Monday, holding off last week's three-month high, while government bonds rose as investors grew cautious before a series of first-quarter company results due this week.
Intel and Google results don't light investors' fires
The U.S. tech sector's road to recovery may take a bit longer than expected, if mixed results reports from two of the largest players are a guide.
Intel, Google results don't light investors' fires
The U.S. tech sector's road to recovery may take a bit longer than expected, if mixed results reports from two of the largest players are a guide.
IBM not interested in Sun at any price: report
IBM is no longer interested in buying smaller rival Sun Microsystems Inc at any price, CNBC reported on Thursday, although many investors appear to believe a deal was still possible.
Sun shares rose on IBM willingness to talks
Sun Microsystems shares rose 10 percent Thursday after its willingness to resume IBM acquisitions talks to complete the deal; however IBM is no longer interested.
Stock futures rise on positive tech news, JPMorgan
Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Thursday as JPMorgan Chase & Co reassured some investors about the health of banks after it reported better-than-expected quarterly results and following several reassuring reports on the technology sector.