Smartphone maker HTC has repeatedly cut its earnings and revenue outlook, and is reportedly shuttering its South Korea office. Nokia is struggling with a lukewarm response to its Lumia Windows Phone devices and challenges in …
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Is Apple Losing Its Shine After Steve Jobs?
A few more disappointing quarters — or slowing iPhone sales-growth — and doubt could build about Apple’s post-Steve Jobs future.
Is It Time for Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to Step Aside as CEO?
Mark Zuckerberg may be a visionary, but with Facebook’s stock hitting new lows on a daily basis, it may be time for the company to find new leadership.
From Chick-fil-A to Amazon, Why Companies Take a Stand on Social Issues
Last week, billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie pledged $2.5 million to help pass a referendum on same-sex marriage in Washington State. With the donation, the Bezoses became the largest public financial …
Why a Euro-Zone Crisis Can’t Be Avoided Very Much Longer
Each postponement of financial disaster in the euro zone seems likely to last for a shorter time, and the U.S. won’t be able to escape the fallout indefinitely
How Low Can Facebook Go?
Facebook shares have fallen 36% since the IPO, which generated $9 billion for company insiders. “It has become a show-me story,” one analyst said.
Why Everyone’s Holding Their Breath About Facebook Earnings
Facebook stumbled out of the block with its May IPO. Investors will be curious to see whether today’s earnings report can help the company’s stock rebound.
Zynga Plunges 40% in Tech Bloodbath
As global economic conditions worsen, tech companies have little margin for error.
Apple Earnings Miss Wall Street Target as Buyers Wait for New iPhone
Economic weakness in Europe hurts Apple’s quarterly results, but the main issue was consumers holding out for the new iPhone
Should Justice Drop the Apple Ebook Lawsuit?
When the news of the Department of Justice’s antitrust suit against Apple and five of the nation’s largest book publishers became public earlier this spring, it took many by surprise. The suit accused Apple and the publishers …
Colorado Shootings Aftermath: What Will Impact Be on ‘Dark Knight Rises’?
The masked gunman who opened fire during a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises early Friday morning in Colorado killed at least 12 innocent victims and injured dozens more. The vicious actions were far more brutal than …
How LinkedIn Makes Money Off Your Resume — And Why That’s Good For You
Today LinkedIn serves hiring managers as much as it serves job seekers. Companies are paying big bucks for the right to look at your profile, whether you’re on the job market right now or not.