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Adobe Systems Inc. is preparing the latest versions of its Creative Suite software package, and flagship Acrobat file-sharing product, marking the company's first major product release since its Macromedia acquisition.

Yahoo Inc. plans a new integrated marketing campaign in U.S. and overseas markets that includes television, radio, cinema and online advertising, the Internet media company said on Monday.

Some of America's most prominent investment firms loaded up on shares in dozens of public companies even as the U.S. government stepped up probes into those companies use of option grants.

After a barrage of lawsuits accusing it of overcharging customers, H&R Block Inc. on Thursday said it will slash fees on loans to people waiting for tax refunds.

National Semiconductor Corp., a maker of analog and power management chips, posted a 40 percent rise in quarterly earnings on Thursday, but its outlook for the current quarter disappointed Wall Street.

Hewlett-Packard Co. Chairman Patricia Dunn on Friday defended her role in an inquiry into a boardroom leak that has led to a California state investigation, and said she has no plans to resign unless asked by the board.

Google Inc., the world's biggest Web search engine, said on Friday it is looking to hire more engineers in Japan to develop new technologies in one of the most advanced markets for mobile technologies.

Intel Corp., the world's biggest maker of microchips, is expected to announce major job cuts on Tuesday as part of a plan to trim $1 billion in costs and regain its competitive edge, analysts and media reports said.

Zee Tawasha is an unabashed Blackberry addict, constantly sending urgent e-mails to employees at 30 mobile phone stores he owns across California, Arizona and Nevada.

Electronic Arts Inc., the world's biggest video game publisher, said on Thursday it had struck deals with two in-game advertising providers, taking its first steps into the online advertising business.

The U.S. housing slowdown may threaten the biggest providers of loans, not just those catering to subprime borrowers.

Apple Computer Inc. will recall 1.8 million lithium-ion notebook PC batteries after nine overheated, the second major recall in the past 10 days involving battery cells made by Sony Corp..

Apple Computer Inc. will recall 1.8 million lithium-ion notebook batteries after nine devices overheated, causing minor burns in two users, U.S. safety regulators said on Thursday.

Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Grouper Networks, a video sharing Web site for $65 million.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers reached a deal late Monday to hike the minimum wage to the highest level in the nation, aides said on Tuesday.

Sun Microsystems Inc. regained the No. 3 ranking from Dell Inc. in the market for business server computers in the second quarter as it launched new products, researcher IDC said on Tuesday.

Friendster Inc. said on Monday it received $10 million in new funding to expand abroad and help its pioneering social-networking site survive in a market dominated by younger successors who stole its thunder.

Hewlett-Packard Co. reported a stronger net profit for the fiscal third quarter on Thursday, exceeding Wall Street expectations.

Hewlett-Packard Co., the world's No. 2 maker of personal computers, said on Wednesday quarterly profit surged from a year earlier, when it had a tax charge for repatriating foreign earnings.

Google Inc. will offer printable discount coupons to local shoppers, in a promotional bid that aims to drive U.S. online shoppers using its Google Maps service to visit stores, the company said on Monday.

Oracle announced on Monday that it would invest $125 million in i-flex solutions based in India to fund its growth initiative.