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Why Would Microsoft Invest In A Dell Buyout?

Why would Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) invest in a buyout of Dell (NASDAQ:DELL)? Better return plus customer support.

Governors Ball 2013 Full Lineup: Kanye West, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, King of Leon and More To Perfom At Randall's Island [VIDEO]

Organizers for the annual Governors Ball 2013 music festival announced the event's 2013 lineup.

Clinton Gets Heated in Benghazi Testimony, Tells GOP Senator 'This Is The Biggest Fairy Tale I've Ever Seen'

The secretary of state became impatient with Republican Ron Johnson's line of questioning on the consulate attacks.

Pre-Market Movers (Woodward, Aixtron, Google, Alcatel, IBM, Facebook, RF Micro Devices, KB Home, Ford Motor)

Woodward, Aixtron SE, Google, Alcatel Lucent, International Business Machines Corp, Facebook, KB Home and Ford Motor Co. are among the companies whose shares are moving in the pre-market trading Wednesday.

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Top After-Market NYSE Movers (New York Times, IBM, LDK Solar, MGIC Investment, Berry Plastics, STR Holdings, Annies, WESCO, Yingli Green, Senior Housing)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Tuesday were New York Times, International Business Machines, LDK Solar Co, MGIC Investment and Berry Plastics Group Inc, while the top after-market NYSE losers were STR Holdings, Annies, WESCO International, Yingli Green Energy and Senior Housing Properties Trust.

Commuters pass by Nasdaq headquarters in New York.

Top After-Market NASDAQ Movers (Cree, Novadaq Technologies, Google, Westport Innovations, Volterra Semiconductor, Perion Network, Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, TTM Technologies)

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Tuesday were Cree Inc, Novadaq Technologies Inc, Google Inc and Westport Innovations Inc, while the top after-market NASDAQ losers were Volterra Semiconductor Corporation, Perion Network Ltd, Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc, Amgen Inc and TTM Technologies Inc.

Western Powers Rally Behind French Intervention In Mali

Logistical support from the U.S., UK and other Western powers is beefing up French capabilities in Mali.

40 Years After Roe V. Wade, Depictions Of Abortion Are Still Taboo On Television

Forty years after the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, producers of mainstream movies and TV shows are still reluctant to tackle the ongoing abortion debate.

Microsoft’s 2Q Earnings Preview: Little Impact From Windows 8, Surface So Far

A late shipment of Windows 8, the decline in global PC sales and ho-hum demand for its Surface tablets is expected to weigh on results.

BlackBerry developer Research in Motion's patents worth 80% of the company

Pre-Market Movers (Research In Motion, ArcelorMittal, 3D Systems, Dell, Deutsche Bank, BP Plc, Caterpillar, Boeing, Ford Motor)

Research In Motion, ArcelorMittal, 3D Systems Corp, Dell Inc, Deutsche Bank, BP Plc, Caterpillar, Boeing Co. and Ford Motor Co. are among the companies whose shares are moving in the pre-market trading Tuesday.

Russian Defense Industry Tops $15 Billion In Sales - New Record

Russia's defense industry is growing, thanks mostly to increasing sales in Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

In Eritrea, Whispers Of A Quiet Protest Challenge Years Of Suppression

A mutiny in Asmara has raised new questions about the nature of dissent in Eritrea.

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US Stock Futures Point To Lower Open Ahead Of Home Sales Report

The U.S. stock index futures signaled a lower open Tuesday ahead of the National Association of Realtors' home sales report.

Asian Stocks Advance; BoJ Raises Inflation Target

Asian stock markets mostly advanced Tuesday after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised its inflation target and adopted an open-ended asset purchasing program at the end of its two-day policy meeting.

Bank Of Japan Goes For 2% Inflation In Bold Easing

Bank of Japan surprised markets by doubling its inflation target to 2 percent and adopting an open-ended commitment to buy assets.

Google Earth Reveals North Korean Labor Camps

Following Google CEO Eric Schmidt's visit to North Korea, several bloggers have revealed the DPRK's labor camps can be clearly seen from space.

No Easy Fix: France Gears Up For A Long War In Mali

France has been unclear about its timeline for the intervention, but it will need a while to accomplish its ambitious goals.

Google 4Q Earnings Preview: Earnings Juggernaut Keeps Running

Google, the No. 1 search engine, is expected to report that its earnings and revenue juggernaut kept rolling through the fourth quarter.

Rahul Gandhi’s Speech On India’s Future (FULL –TEXT)

Rahul Gandhi is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and current Congress Party chief Sonia Gandhi.

IBM 4Q Earnings Preview: Good Profit Gains On Flat Revenue Due to Services

Despite flat software/services revenue, IBM’s performance will look like a sleek engine running in a tech sector buffeted by easing demand.

Apple (AAPL) Earnings Report Q1 2013 Preview: Can iPhone 5, iPad Mini Sales Help Poor Stock Shares Recover?

The acclaimed iPhone 5 and iPad 4, iPad Mini and iPods have sold well globally: Will revenue from those products produce record 1Q earnings?

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Calls For Interest Rate, Yuan Reforms

China’s central bank has moved toward putting itself more in line with the U.S. Fed in how it manages banking-system liquidity.

Crude Oil Futures Hover Above $95 In Asia

Crude oil prices declined during the Asian trading hours Monday after surging to a four-month high last week.

An investor checks stock information with a computer at a brokerage house in Hefei

Asian Markets Listless As Japan Stimulus Hopes Fade

Asian markets were listless Monday as investor confidence was weighed down amid the speculation that policy makers in Japan might disappoint by not announcing substantial stimulus measures in the meeting this week.

Mega Launch: Did Kim Dotcom Lead Most Awkward Event Of All Time?

The long-anticipated Mega launch may be the most awkward event in the history of tech releases, as Kim Dotcom presided over one of the most embarrassing and silly displays of pompousness in recent memory early Sunday morning Eastern Standard Time.

Pure White Ivory For Asia Spurs Dirty, Dangerous Business In Africa

High demand for ivory in Asia has spurred an increase in elephant poaching in Africa, endangering vulnerable communities.

Re-Tweet Offenders: Lawsuit Over Twitter Photos Underscores A Broken System For Breaking News

A U.S. district judge ruled Agence France-Presse infringed on photographer Daniel Morel's copyright when it took his photos from Twitter and distributed them to Getty Images.

Israel Elections: New Support For Likud's Benjamin Netanyahu As The Rise Of The Far Right Continues

On election day Tuesday in Israel, the most ardent conservatives are expected to show gains, solidifying Prime Minister Netanyahu's hard-line agenda.

A dump truck at Rio Tinto's Pilbara operation in Australia

Rio Tinto, Giant Mining Company With Coal, Diamonds, Uranium And Metals, Has To Decide: Minerals Or Profit Margins?

Rio Tinto Group, the mining giant that just admitted that it’s worth $14 billion less than previously stated, is at a crossroads.

Egyptian Economy: Sputtering, But Restarting

With the help of loans by the European Union and International Monetary Fund, the Egyptian economy is attempting a comeback.

Top After-Market NASDAQ Movers (Xilinx, Starz, Life Technologies, Trius Therapeutic, magicJack VocalTec, Net 1 UEPS, Aviat Networks, Avis, Power-One)

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Friday were Xilinx Inc, Starz, Life Technologies Corporation and Trius Therapeutic Inc while the top after-market NASDAQ losers were magicJack VocalTec Ltd, Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Aviat Networks Inc, Avis Budget Group Inc and Power-One Inc.

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Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Gain On Buoyant US, China Data

Most of the Asian markets rose as investor confidence was lifted amid the encouraging economic indicators from the U.S. and China.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (SeaCube, Krispy Kreme, France Telecom, Harbinger, PBF, Alpine Global Dynamic, Corrections, Air Lease, Caterpillar, Parker Drilling)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Friday were SeaCube Container Leasing, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, France Telecom, Harbinger Group and PBF Energy. The top after-market NYSE losers were Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund, Corrections Corp, Air Lease, Caterpillar and Parker Drilling Co.