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HP, Apotheker Defend Strategy Shift; Stock Rebounds

Former HP CEO Leo Apotheker
HP rebounded a bit on Wall Street Monday as company executives including CEO Leo Apotheker went on a global mission to explain to major investors why the company is drastically changing its mission. Apotheker flew to London to begin selling his new vision of the company and other company leaders, including CFO Cathie Lesjak and Chairman Ray Lane made dozens of calls to answers questions about HP's new and controversial strategy.
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27K South Koreans Sue Apple Over iPhone Privacy Issues

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As HP Tries to 'Reinvent' Company, Investors Turn Away

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Apple iPhone 5 May Arrive in October: Top 5 Contenders

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13% of Americans Pretend to Use Cell Phones to Avoid Interaction

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