Hong Kong's leader's decision to withdraw an extradition law and the British Parliament's decision to block a hard exit from the EU sent stocks higher.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Alliance One, AU Optronics, Dole Food, Tenet Health, KKR Financial, HNI Corp, Advanced Micro, Steelcase, K12)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Monday were Alliance One International, AU Optronics Corp, Dole Food Co, Tenet Healthcare Corp and KKR Financial Holdings LLC. The top after-market NYSE losers were HNI Corp, Advanced Micro Devices, Steelcase Inc, ExactTarget and K12 Inc.
How Do Religious Americans Vote? According to These Charts, That Depends On Their Race
Pew reports the largest demographic of Republicans are white evangelical protestants, while the biggest chunk of Democrats are -- surprise! -- religiously unaffiliated.
Wii U Release Date And Price To Be Revealed This Week, Will The Rumors And Leaks Be Correct?
The release date and price for Nintendo’s next-generation Wii U are expected to be unveiled this Thursday at a press event in New York. Nintendo has confirmed that the European launch details for the Wii U will also be announced on that day.
Technology Focus: Why Apple And Samsung Should Settle Now
After three weeks of testimony, the case of Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) vs. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Seoul: 005930) is over. U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh could instruct the nine-member civil jury in San Jose, Calif., as early as Tuesday The parties should settle first.
Iran's Ahmadinejad Again Blasts Israel As War Rhetoric Heightens
During state-sponsored protests across Tehran, Iranians shouted "Death to America, death to Israel!"
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Gramercy, SunCoke, Calix, Swift Transport, Chipotle, Freescale, Advanced Micro Devices, WESCO)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Thursday were Gramercy Capital, SunCoke Energy, Calix, Swift Transportation and MGIC Investment. The top after-market NYSE losers were Chipotle Mexican Grill, Freescale Semiconductor, Pep Boys-Manny, Advanced Micro Devices and WESCO International.
Macbook Air versus Sony Vaio Z (2012)
The companies now clash once again, each with flagship products in a category that pushes the envelope of form and function: the ultraportable-class notebook computer.
If Intel Catches Cold, Does Tech Get Pneumonia?
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the No. 1 chipmaker, Tuesday reported decent second-quarter financials but spooked investors and Silicon Valley with the dreaded news: third-quarter sales will be worse than expected.
Earnings Preview: Intel?s 2Q News May Be The Forecast Amid Easing
When Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the No. 1 chipmaker, reports second-quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, the real numbers investors may await are those in the company's forecast rather than the actual results.
BofA, Intel, Microsoft: 55 Earnings Reports To Watch, July 16-20
Second-quarter earnings season heads into full swing next week. The results will provide guidance on how much the global slowdown is affecting U.S. companies.
China 2Q GDP Preview: Worst Growth Since 2008 Crisis To Hit US Corporate Profits
What bad news does China have in store?
Asian Stocks End Lower On Dim Earnings Outlook
Asian stock markets mostly ended lower Wednesday, following declines on Wall Street Overnight, as concerns over corporate earnings outlook and euro zone crisis weighed on the sentiment.
Pre-Market Movers (ASML, Tata Motors, Arcelormittal, Molycorp, CVS Caremark, France Telecom, Advanced Micro Devices)
ASML Holding, Tata Motors, Arcelormittal, Molycorp, CVS Caremark Corp, Advanced Micro Devices, France Telecom and Senior Housing Properties Trust are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Tuesday.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Cellcom Israel, Cellcom Israel, Yingli Green, Advanced Micro Devices, Beazer Homes, Quantum Corp)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Monday were Cellcom Israel, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Yingli Green Energy Holding, Sunrise Senior Living and Zale Corp. The top after-market NYSE losers were Advanced Micro Devices, Beazer Homes USA, Douglas Emmett, Quantum Corp and Senior Housing Properties Trust.
France: Can Hollande Prevent Mass Layoffs?
French labor unions warned Francois Hollande's government of massive layoffs, which could test the new president's economic mettle.
Semiconductor Industry Lauds Congressional Boost For R&D Funds
The Semiconductor Industry Association, which represents the top U.S. chipmakers, lauded bipartisan approval in the U.S. Congress to boost funding for both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Micron Wins Japan?s Elpida To Boost DRAM Lines To Asia
Micron Technology Inc. (NYSE: MU), the only U.S. maker of memory chips, has won a bid for the assets of rival Elpida Memory of Japan, which collapsed in February.
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Wii U Release Titles Leak, 25 Games Revealed In Blockbuster UK Database [FULL LIST]
A list of potential titles for Nintendo?s upcoming Wii U console has leaked from Blockbuster UK?s internal point of sale system, according to IGN. The list features alleged photos of 25 titles, and was originally discovered by GoNintendo.
Adobe CS6 Released, Creative Cloud to Come on May 11: What Will You Require to Run the New Software On Your Systems?
Adobe Systems Inc Monday announced the availability of the upgraded Adobe Creative Suite 6 (CS6) software, which was unveiled two weeks ago.
Xbox 720 Production Underway, Hardware Assembly Has Begun [REPORT]
Microsoft?s next generation Xbox, rumored to be called the 720 and codenamed Durango, is in its manufacturing stages according to IGN. A source told the gaming website that assembly of the upcoming console?s hardware has started recently at the Austin, Texas division of Flextronics. The electronics company is also responsible for manufacturing the current Xbox 30 console and the original Xbox.
Wii U Designed To Make Gamers ?Realize What Has Been Impossible,? Nintendo President Says
At an investor briefing in Tokyo at the end of April, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata said the company will be taking a different approach when creating games for the Wii U. Nintendo seeks to target the traditional hard-core audience rather than casual gamers, and Iwata said that the upcoming console will break new boundaries.
Brooklyn Nets Logo: Pictures of Team's New Look and Where to Buy Latest Jerseys and Apparel [PHOTOS]
Here are pictures of the Nets new logo, as well as some of the team's new apparel.
MacBook Pro 2012, Acer Aspire V3, Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga And Other Ultra-Thin Laptops To Hit Shelves This Year; Which One Would You Buy?
Tech analysts are busy predicting that laptop sales are expected to go down and tablets and smartphones would gain prominence in the coming years. However, top notch wireless manufacturers are still in no mood to stop introducing the new flagship models of their lineups.
Wii U, Xbox 720 And PlayStation 4: Will Next-Gen Consoles Live Up To Their Predecessors? Analysts Predict A Decline
There?s been a lot of buzz about next-generation gaming consoles, with Sony?s upcoming PlayStation 4 known internally as ?Orbis,? Microsoft?s Xbox 720 code named ?Durango? and Nintendo?s double-screen experienced Wii U. Despite the generated hype, market analysts say that this next breed of gaming devices will not reach the same audience its predecessors did.
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