What’s up with Apple CEO Tim Cook? The normally low-key 52-year-old operational wizard, who assumed command of Apple last year following the death of Steve Jobs, has been on something on a publicity tour this week, with a cover …
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Sue or Settle? Feds Face Crunch Time Over Google Antitrust Decision
The Federal Trade Commission is nearing a critical decision on the next step of its nearly two-year investigation into whether Internet search titan Google has used its market power to harm rivals. The FTC could file a lawsuit …
Patent Progress: What Apple and HTC’s Landmark Pact Means for the Patent Wars
Finally.
After years of lawsuits and untold tens of millions in legal fees, Apple, the world’s largest technology company, has agreed to cease all current patent litigation against Taiwanese hardware giant HTC, a major ally of …
Raiders of the Lost Stream: Netflix Fight with Carl Icahn Escalates over ‘Poison Pill’
Internet video giant Netflix announced a defensive maneuver on Monday designed to fend off famed corporate raider Carl Icahn, who has amassed a sizable stake in the company and suggested it should be sold. Netflix’s “poison pill” …
Apple Profit Surges 24% Ahead of Holiday Blowout; CEO Tim Cook Disses Microsoft
Facebook Finds Friends on Wall Street as Stock Soars 20% on Mobile Gains
Over the last year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has repeatedly emphasized his company’s social mission, “to make the world more open and connected.” It turns out that he’s interested in building a lucrative business as well. …
How Facebook Got Its Groove Back
Five months after going public in one of the most controversial IPOs in U.S. history, social networking titan Facebook finally delivered some good news on Tuesday, reporting earnings results that impressed Wall Street. With its …
Marissa Mayer’s Wall Street Debut Sends Yahoo! Stock Surging
Three months after assuming command of struggling Web giant Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer outlined her strategy to revive the company on Monday — and Wall Street liked what it heard. Yahoo! shares soared nearly 5% as Mayer spoke, …
Intel, IBM Earnings Spook Wall Street, Stoke Tech Sector Fears
Lackluster earnings reports from Intel and IBM underscore global economic weakness and highlight sluggish demand for PCs and enterprise technology.
All Eyes on Intel as Tech Earnings Kick Off Amid Investor Gloom
It’s that time of year again on Wall Street.
U.S. Google Antitrust Probe Spurs Internet-Regulation Debate
The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust investigation into Google could have unintended consequences for U.S. innovation
Apple vs. Google Is the Most Important Battle in Tech
The iPhone-vs.-Android fight is a dispute between two radically different visions for the future of computing