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Hallmark's Expanded 'Star Wars' Offerings, Convention Exclusives Prove a Hit with Collectors

While it may seem incredible that Hallmark items are becoming the hottest Star Wars collectibles at many conventions, when IBTimes sat down with Christine Taylor, license creative account manager for Hallmark's License Design Studio, it became clearer that the company's passion for the items it's offering these days -- which have expanded far beyond ornaments -- runs deep.

HTC EVO Design 4G to Hit Stores on Oct 23 for $99

Sprint Nextel has announced the HTC EVO Design 4G and it will hit retail stores on October 23 for $99.99, with a new two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. The phone is smaller and less powerful than last year's HTC EVO 4G, though it has the same price.

AT&T revenue misses Street expectations

AT&T Inc's quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street estimates, as wireless customers spent less than expected in the quarter ahead of the latest Apple Inc iPhone launch, sending its shares down 2.5 percent in early trade.

Hedge fund SAC Capital faces SEC probe: report

The Securities and Exchange Commission is examining whether hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors used insider information to profit from Johnson & Johnson's takeover of Cougar Biotechnology Inc in 2009, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Stock futures edge higher; euro bailout fund eyed

Stock index futures rose on Thursday as investors looking for an earnings season rally maintained interest in the market after a sharp fall the previous session, but concerns over Europe's debt crisis capped gains.

Euro zone wrangling batters stocks

LONDON - Doubts about the euro zone's ability to come up with a comprehensive plan to solve its debt crisis hammered equity markets and hit the euro on Thursday, underlining investor impatience with political wrangling.

Is iPhone 4S a 'Half-Baked' Device? Galaxy S2 Wins Drop Test

A lot has been written about the red hot battle between smartphone giants Samsung Galaxy S2 and iPhone 4S. Analysts and tech observers dissected specs and compared features, but there was no consensus. However, the battle of wits took a turn when two were dragged to a brutal, unforgiving drop test. And hold your breath, Samsung Galaxy S2 took the prize for being sturdy.

Stock index futures seen higher

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Thursday after a guidelines document said the European rescue fund will be able to buy bonds on the secondary market.

Soft PC Sales Likely to Hold Back Microsoft Profit

Microsoft Corp. looks set to report flat or lower demand for its flagship Windows product on Thursday, a victim of limp personal computer sales, casting a shadow over otherwise strong earnings in a troubled global economy.

Euro zone rescue plans shrouded in doubt

A split between the International Monetary Fund and the European Union is threatening to delay Greece's next aid payment in another blow to European efforts to stem the debt crisis.

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