IBT Staff Reporter

Barclays Plc will see a tough environment in 2009 but is committed to resuming dividend payments in the second half of the year as it adjust its strategy to realities of a global financial crisis and economic recession, the bank's chief executive John Varley said on Monday.

PearC, a German computer maker sells custom-made desktops that come with Apple's Mac OS X operating system which made them popular causing much trouble with Apple.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is among 13 celebrities who will compete on Dancing with the Stars eighth season that begins March 9, ABC network said Sunday, the Associated Press reported. .

Barclays announced Monday its plan to overhaul pay policies across the bank as it confirmed the turmoil in the credit markets and the global economic recession weighed on its profits.

Amazon.com Inc. today unwrap the company's upgraded reading device, this second generation version of the electronic device goes on sale next week.

According to reports from Reuters, the Australian bushfire death toll has risen to 171.

American chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has this week officially released a set of Phenom II processors which include a brand new 45nm triple-core offering.

Microsoft launched a new software program on Monday that aims to help midsize businesses to capture and analyze energy consumption data and convert it into the amount of greenhouse gas emissions their company produces.

R&B singer and dancer Chris Brown, was arrested Sunday night and being held on $50,000 bail after an alleged battery incident over girlfriend, pop singer Rihanna, who, according to reports, was hospitalized with bruises on her face.

Amazon.com Inc. rolled out a new, slimmer and talking version of the Kindle, its electronic reading device that will begin shipping February 24, the company's chief executive said Monday.

Well's Fargo & Co. in a full-page ad in Sunday's New York Times and Washington Post defended corporate events that recognize high achievers after the bank canceled at least two because of misleading news coverage.

McDonald's Corp., the world's largest hamburger chain said Monday its same-store sales rose 7.1 % in January; due to demand for McDonald's core menu and breakfast items.

General Motors Corp. is seeking to acquire some Delphi factories that make key parts for GM and the two companies are set to be in talks on Monday a source familiar with the negotiation proceedings said.

ASUS enhance the line of its ASUS Eee PC, now in a much-improved keyboard, excellent battery life, and a slightly faster processor for a very good price.

President Barack Obama is taking trips to two cities in Indiana and Florida hurting under the economic crisis to make his case for the large economic stimulus package that is facing opposition in Congress.

The U.S. Energy Department will use more than half of the $35 to $40 billion it will receive from the federal economic stimulus package for renewable energy projects.

Wall Street gave back some of last week's big gains Monday as euphoria over the government's expected stimulus bill waned amid more grim corporate news.

Amazon is widely expected to release the latest version of its Kindle electronic book reader today, and one of the highlights could be an exclusive deal for the Kindle with horror story master Stephen King.

Mozilla, the open-source software company and maker of the Firefox web browser, declared is support of the European Competition Commission antitrust investigation of Microsoft who claims the tech giant is harming web browsers competition and ultimately reducing consumers choices.

The Obama administration has delayed the announcement for a plan to overhaul the financial system until Tuesday as officials work on passing an important economic stimulus package in the Senate and with some questions remaining about specific aspects of the Treasury's bailout plan.

Ahead of Amazon's CEO appearance in New York on Monday where it is widely speculated that the Kindle 2.0 will be launched, authentic looking photos of the new Kindle were leaked on the MobileRead forums Friday night.

Four smuggling tunnels and a weapons depot in Gaza have been attacked by Israeli military.

As a Senate vote to approve an $827 billion economic stimulus package looms, a majority of Americans have not only made the economy and jobs their top priority but they have been fairly consistent in favoring legislation which is meant to give a boost to both at a time of financial crisis for the nation.

It's has started to battle with Toyota in Japan and will make its way to the U.S. in April

It's has started to battle with Toyota in Japan and will make its way to the U.S. in April

Senators have reached a tentative deal to pass an $827 billion economic stimulus bill with a vote not expected earlier than Monday.

Senators have reached a tentative deal to pass an $827 billion economic stimulus bill with a vote not expected earlier than Monday.

Microsoft's online presence has lagged behind its competitors, but in a bid to catch up, the tech giant launched a new celebrity gossip news called Wonderwall.com.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is expected to deliver a speech on Monday about a comprehensive plan for the economy.