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Nvidia Profit View Raised by FBR

FBR Capital Markets raised its profit estimates of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA), after the graphics chip maker reported solid third-quarter results that came in above Wall Street expectations.

Facebook may Change Privacy Policies as FTC Settlement Nears

Facebook is in talks with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to reach a settlement over changes to its privacy policies enacted two years ago, according to media reports.

Top 10 Busiest and Least Busy U.S. Airports Over Thanksgiving Holiday 2011

Passengers receive assistance at the Qantas Airlines counter after it canceled flights from Los Angeles International Airport in California.

The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and the Orlando International (MCO) will be the nation's busiest airports during the Thanksgiving season.

American Unemployment: Jobless Claims Continue to Decline

The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits dropped to 390,000 in the week ending November 5, down 10,000 from the week before, which the lowest level since April.

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A previously unseen tour video of Michael Jackson at the height of his career is set to be sold for millions at an auction in London later this month.

Michael Jackson's Deathbed, Furniture, Artwork to be Auctioned Dec. 17

Word about items from the Los Angeles home Michael Jackson died in going to the highest bidder next month broke two days after a jury found Dr. Conrad Murray guilty of involuntarily killing the King of Pop Monday. However, Julien's Auctions founder Darren Julien told IBTimes Thursday he and his colleagues came up with the Dec. 17 event as early as five months ago.

Personal Finance: Marriage Is Taxing for Same-Sex Couples

After 13 years together, Maggy Porter and Arlene Bronfman began to talk last June about marriage when New York State passed its Marriage Equality Act.

California Oct. Revenue Misses Forecast by $810.5 mln

California's revenue in October came in $810.5 million below its projected level in the state budget, increasing pressure on its leaders to impose more spending cuts to keep the state's books balanced, the state controller said on Thursday.

3. GTA V: Rockstar Brings Glam Back to Grand Theft Auto

‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Rumor Round-Up

Though Rockstar games has kept fairly tight-lipped about Grand Theft Auto V since it debuted a trailer of the game, rumors and leaks about it have floated steadily onto the Internet.

Uptake Q&A: Mining Facebook Data for Travel Tips

On Wednesday, Uptake unveiled its new Q&A app that mines Facebook to connect you with friends who may have the inside scoop on a destination.

Impoverished Children with Pneumonia Fare Better with In-house Treatment

Impoverished children with severe pneumonia fare better with in-home care than more common hospital referrals, according to a study released Thursday, a potential policy game-changer.

Happy Birthday Leonardo DiCaprio: ‘J. Edgar’ Star Turns 37 [PHOTOS]

DiCaprio turns 37 on Friday, Nov. 11.

Chevron: Brazil Oil Leak Not Due To Company's Production Activities

U.S. oil and gas major Chevron Corp. said an oil leak off the coast of Brazil near its Frade field does not appear to be caused by the company's production activities in the area.

Nvidia Results Beat Estimates; Shares Soar 4 Percent

Shares of Nvidia, the PC chip graphics pioneer, jumped four percent after the graphics chip designer’s third-quarter earnings blew past Wall Street estimates.

The iPad 2 with a Smart Cover is shown in use in the demonstration area after the iPad 2 launch during an Apple event in San Francisco 02/03/2011

Apple Shares Slip on Fears of Shipping Problems

Shares of Apple, the No. 1 vendor of tablets, fell as much as 3.3 percent Thursday amid concerns shortages or floods in Thailand may depress iPad2 shipments.

Starbucks Buys Juice Company, Starts New Chain

Starbucks Corp. said it plans to open a health and wellness-focused chain next year after its acquisition of Evolution Fresh, a California-based premium juice maker, for $30 million.

Nvidia Unveils New Graphics Card Supporting Up To 8 displays

Nvidia: Earnings May Show if Transition Working

Shares of Nvidia, the PC chip graphics pioneer, were unchanged Thursday as investors awaited third-quarter earnings that may shed light on the company’s product transformation.

Senate Democrats Move to Repeal Law Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

Senate Republicans say repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) would force states to recognize legal, out-of-state, same-sex marriages

U.S. Foreclosures up 7 Percent in October, Hit Seven-Month High

U.S. foreclosure filings increased by 7 percent in October to a seven-month high, according to data from RealtyTrac.

U.S. Jobless Claims fall 10,000, to Seven-Month Low

The number of people filing for state unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since the first week of April, government data showed on Thursday. The Labor Department says new claims fell by 10,000 to 390,000 in the week ended Nov.5, registering below 400,000 for the second straight week.

Analysis: Olympus Investors May Find Courthouse Door Closed

Olympus Corp shareholders burned by the Japanese company's accounting scandal are unlikely to recover investment losses in U.S. courts and might not fare much better suing in Japan.

Cisco Systems Shares Soar After Solid Profit Report

Shares of Cisco Systems, the world’s biggest supplier of Internet equipment, soared nearly seven percent Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results that slightly beat expectations.

A U.S. Air Force forklift installs concrete barriers along Waikiki Beach before the annual APEC Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii November 9, 2011.

Near Pacific Summit Site, Reminder of U.S. Security Role

The wealthy nations attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Hawaii may fight over trade, but they've avoided serious armed conflict for decades, and the U.S. Pacific Command aims to keep it that way, even as it copes with budget pressures and a surging China.