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The Sustainability Consortium, in collaboration with major manufacturers and retailers, has announced a project to develop a system for assessing the environmental and social impacts of electronic products. This initiative aims to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions by providing a standardized, industry-wide methodology for evaluating the sustainability of electronic
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Former IBM senior VP Robert Moffat and Intel finance exec Rajiv Goel continue to avoid indictment in the Galleon hedge fund case, despite evidence of their involvement in insider trading. The prosecution's case has been weighed down by the decision of McKinsey & Co partner Anil Kumar to
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Santa Clara, Calif., based semiconductor chip maker Intel Corporation has significantly increased its purchase of green power, ranking the company No. 1 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Top 50 List of green power purchasers. This achievement demonstrates Intel's commitment to reducing greenhouse
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Intel's fiscal fourth-quarter revenue reached $10.6 billion, a 13% sequential increase, with a record gross margin of 65% and operating income up $958 million year over year. Intel's earnings per share (EPS) of 40 cents soundly beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents. The
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The traditional color poster in retail store windows is being phased out in favor of interactive digital signage. Major IT companies such as Microsoft, Intel, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard are showcasing their digital signage solutions at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Convention and Expo. These high-tech displays are touted as
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HP has launched 20 new consumer and business PC products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including HP's first touch-enabled netbook. The HP Mini 5102 is a notable product, available in both standard screen and touch-enabled versions, powered by an Intel Atom N450 processor, and featuring
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U.S. stocks rallied on Monday as several major investment banks and analysts upgraded their ratings on top companies, boosting investor confidence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1.5% to 10,584, while the S&P 500 added 1.6% to 1,132, and the Nasdaq Composite gained
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Eighteen companies received downgrades on November 19, 2009, as the market experienced a significant shift in sentiment. The downgrades came from various investment banks, including BofA/Merrill, Goldman, and Citigroup. The affected companies span across various industries, including technology, semiconductors, and insurance. The downgrades were part of a broader trend
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This week, venture capital investment firms met with promising Swedish startup companies on Sand Hill Road in Silicon Valley. The conference, organized by the Invest in Sweden Agency (ISA), introduced early-stage Swedish technology companies to venture capital firms and corporate investors. The event showcased a variety of "green"
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform is expected to disrupt the traditional netbook market with its smaller, more energy-efficient devices that offer longer battery life and instant startup times. AT&T has announced plans to sell a Snapdragon-based smartbook from Lenovo, while Vodafone has begun taking orders for the HTC-made
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Sprint Nextel Corp., along with its joint venture partners, is preparing to inject an additional $1.5 billion into Clearwire Corp., a wireless broadband firm struggling to build out its next-generation network. The investment, worth at least $1.5 billion, comes after a previous $3.2 billion deal in 2011.
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As the world focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR), key industry leaders and scholars are sharing their expertise on the topic. Recent releases from Business Wire highlight the importance of CSR in driving business success. This report provides an overview of the key takeaways and statistics from the releases, showcasing
