New Found Cuban Plant Attracts Bats Via Echo Beacon
A newly found Cuban rainforest plant named Marcgravia evenia has evolved a special concave, spherically shaped leaf to reflect back the audible ultrasound waves that was sent out by bats and attract them for bat pollination.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (AHCI, SIFY, EVEP, SIMO, GPOR, YHOO, VPRT, STEC, CTCT, OCLR, DEPO)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Allied Healthcare International, Sify Technologies, EV Energy Partners, Silicon Motion Technology, Gulfport Energy, and Yahoo!. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Vistaprint, STEC, Constant Contact, Oclaro, and DepoMed.
Top 10 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Contenders (PHOTOS)
Samsung is facing too much of competition from other Android tablet makers, Apple Inc., HP and BlackBerry maker RIM.
Chad Ochocinco Traded to New England Patriots
American football "wide receiver" Chad Javon Ochocinco was traded to the New England Patriots from the Cincinnati Bengals, the National Football League's website reported on Thursday.
Motorola Mobility Smartphone, Tablet Prices to Hurt in Q3 With Product Delays
Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE: MMI) launch of several sub-$200 smartphones for emerging markets will boost units but hurt average selling prices in third quarter, Jefferies said.
Visa's New Participation Fee: Analysts View
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) will implement a new fixed acquirer fee called the "Network Participation Fee" that will apply to both credit and debit cards, in order to help the company win routing business and maintain debit volumes.
Will HTC Thunderbolt Survive Smartphone Battle Against Samsung Galaxy S2?
Apple Inc. iPhone tends to hog the limelight when compared to its peers, but other devices like HTC Thunderbolt and Samsung Galaxy S 2 are now receiving a share of the show.
Black Hole Attracts Gas With Intense Gravity
A black hole at the center of a large galaxy has been seen attracting the motion of gas with its intense gravity and dominating the flow of gas towards it. As gas flows toward a black hole, it becomes squeezed, making it hotter and brighter, a phenomenon now confirmed by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Will Microsoft Mango be Sweeter Than Apple iOS 5?
Microsoft's latest Windows Phone OS (codenamed Mango) is set to launch this fall, which is around the same time Apple Inc.'s iOS 5 comes. But can Mango be sweeter than Apple iOS 5?
NASA's Jupiter-Bound Juno Spacecraft Mated to Rocket (PHOTOS)
NASA is scheduled to launch the Juno spacecraft on August 5 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, to the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, in what will be the first of three upcoming planetary missions.
How to Measure Galaxy's Distance From Earth?
The speed and direction of a distant galaxy can be easily measured by analyzing light coming from the galaxy. But to determine the galaxy's distance from Earth was much more difficult.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (QCOR, CAMP, TSRX, RFMD, AMZN, AFFY, ILMN, PFCB, CIEN, JDSU, LVLT, VMED)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Questcor Pharmaceuticals, CalAmp, Trius Therapeutics, RF Micro Devices, Amazon.com, and Affymax. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Illumina, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, CIENA, JDS Uniphase, Level 3 Communications, and Virgin Media.
Apple 10Q Shows $2.6 Billion for Nortel Patents; InterDigital, Eastman Kodak Deals Possible
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) issued its quarterly 10Q which stated that the company's contribution to the recently announced Nortel patent win will be $2.6 billion, once the deal closes.
New MacBook Air Could Be Source of Upside for Apple in H2, 2011
The new MacBook Air products in particular could be a source of upside for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) in the second half of calendar 2011, Barclays Capital said in a note to clients.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (KEYN, BPFH, QCOR, HOVNP, ESIO, JDAS, ILMN, PNRA, CIEN, ACGL)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Keynote Systems, Boston Private Financial Holdings, Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Hovnanian Enterprises, and Electro Scientific Industries. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: JDA Software Group, Illumina, Panera Bread, CIENA, and Arch Capital Group.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (OCNFD, SONE, PLXT, SANM, BRCM, NFLX, STEC, FNDT, REDF, GURE)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: OceanFreight, S1 Corp., PLX Technology, Sanmina-SCI, and Broadcom. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Netflix, STEC, Fundtech, Rediff.com India, and Gulf Resources.
The Rose Tribute to Victims of Norway Massacre (PHOTOS)
Norway is in deep shock and mourning following the twin terror attacks that have killed around 76 people. Thousands of people carried red or white or pink roses rallied to pay their tribute to the victims of the attack that took place on July 22.
Netflix Puts Streaming Into Overdrive With DVD Biz Peaking
Jefferies & Co. said Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NFLX) second quarter results missed revenue and subscribers addition estimates on higher churn, while third quarter guidance was below consensus.
Not Surprised by Pullback in Core Laboratories Stock After Q2: Analyst
Given the very bullish sentiment heading into earnings, FBR Capital Markets said it is not surprised by the pullback in shares of Core Laboratories N.V. (NYSE: CLB) following the company's second quarter earnings release.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (BWOW, ETFC, NFLX, SILC, GOLD, KNDI, SLAB, MSPD, CXPO, EXLP)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Wowjoint Holdings, E*TRADE Financial, Netflix, Silicom, and Randgold Resources. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Kandi Technologies, Silicon Laboratories, Mindspeed Technologies, Crimson Exploration, and Exterran Partners.
Motorola Solutions Upgraded at Jefferies
Jefferies & Co. upgraded its rating of Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE: MSI) to "buy" from "hold" and increased its price target to $55 from $49.
Tablet War: Toshiba Thrive Vs. Apple iPad 2
Toshiba Corp. entered the tablet race by releasing its 10.1-inch Android tablet, the Toshiba Thrive, on July 10. However, the tablet has to deal with the iconic Apple iPad 2, as the benchmark for design and performance has been set by the Cupertino giant.
Aftermath Photos of Twin Attacks in Oslo, Norway
A Norwegian gunman disguised as police officer killed at least 84 people in a ferocious attack on a youth summer camp of Norway's ruling Labor party, hours after a massive bomb blast that ripped apart a building in Oslo killing seven people and injuring more than 90.
Smartphone Shootout: Google Nexus S Vs. Motorola Droid 3
Apart from Apple Inc.'s iPhone, some of the most talked-about smartphones right now include the sleek Samsung-built Android phone Google Nexus S and Motorola Droid 3.
Aftermath Photos of China High-Speed Trains Collision
At least 35 people have died and 210 were injured following a collision between two high-speed bullet trains in China. The freak accident happened after lightning struck a train that lost power and was subsequently rear-ended by another train on an elevated track in Wenzhou.
Top Earnings at a Glance (SLIDESHOW)
The earnings season is when a large number of publicly traded companies release their quarterly earnings reports. The earnings season is so far topping Street views at a pace above typical quarters.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (ATHN, SWKS, HEAT, RYAAY, SNDK, SIFY, CSTR, SSNC, JOYG, PLCM)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: athenahealth, Skyworks Solutions, SmartHeat, Ryanair Holdings, and SanDisk. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Sify Technologies, Coinstar, SS&C Technologies Holdings, Joy Global, and Polycom.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (CPHD, PPDI, ATHN, SWKS, ACTG, AVID, CYMI, HITT, CSTR, SIFY)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Cepheid, Pharmaceutical Product Development, athenahealth, Skyworks Solutions, and Acacia Research. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Avid Technology, Cymer, Hittite Microwave, Coinstar, and Sify Technologies.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (IDCC, ESRX, ALSK, MLNX, BPAX, TZOO, STX, ERIC, FFIV, CAKE)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: InterDigital, Express Scripts, Alaska Communications Systems Group,Mellanox Technologies, and BioSante Pharmaceuticals. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Travelzoo, Seagate Technology, LM Ericsson Telephone, F5 Networks, and The Cheesecake Factory.
NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands Finally to End the Era
NASA spacecraft Atlantis has landed successfully on runway 15 of the shuttle landing facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:56 am EDT. The landing marks the end of the space shuttle program.
