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Microsoft Kicks Off Ad Campaign

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:17:00 EDT

Microsoft kicked off a major advertising campaign, hoping to use humor and the celebrity of Bill Gates to rejuvenate it Windows brand.

Nokia Encounters Headwinds

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:19:00 EDT

Nokia cut its market-share outlook, citing a weaker economy world-wide and a decision to refrain from price cuts.

Dell Plans to Sell Factories

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:30:00 EDT

Dell has approached contract computer manufacturers with offers to sell its factories world-wide.

Samsung Considers SanDisk Tie-Up

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:28:00 EDT

Samsung's interest in buying SanDisk is the latest sign of consolidation pressures facing the chip industry. Shares of SanDisk jumped 31%.

National Semi's Profit Drops

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:26:00 EDT

National Semiconductor posted a 7% drop in quarterly profit as lower sales offset improved profit margins at the analog chip maker.

Sycamore Posts Loss

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:26:00 EDT

Sycamore Networks' quarterly net loss widened as revenue fell 60% and margins slumped.

Judge Says Ellison Withheld Emails

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:18:00 EDT

A federal judge ruled Oracle CEO Ellison should have preserved emails and audiotapes related to a shareholder lawsuit against the software company.

Firms Avert 'Gripe Sites'

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:43:00 EDT

As disgruntled consumers launch Web sites to air grievances, some companies are buying up unflattering domain names to help control their message.

Comcast to Appeal FCC's Decision

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:41:00 EDT

Comcast filed suit against the FCC to overturn the agency's decision to sanction the cable company for blocking certain Internet traffic. Despite the lawsuit, Comcast said it will fully comply with the FCC's order.

Grand Theft Auto Lifts Take-Two

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:58:00 EDT

Take-Two Interactive swung to a profit on strong sales of its blockbuster game Grand Theft Auto IV. CEO Feder declined to discuss the status of talks with EA.

Embarq Launches Call Screening

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:56:00 EDT

Embarq has launched a service that lets customers screen their voice mail in an effort to compete with wireless and cable providers.

Yahoo's Low Draws Rebound Bets

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:37:00 EDT

Yahoo shares slid to a five-year low Thursday, and options traders appeared eager to bet on a rebound.