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U.S. stocks surged to their best level since 2007, erasing the 2010 loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, after a stronger-than-forecast increase in consumer spending and the announcement of AIG's $35.5 billion sale of its Asian unit. The rally was led by
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Consumer spending rose for the fourth straight month in the U.S., surpassing economists' estimates, and American International Group Inc. announced the sale of its Asian unit, AIA Group Ltd., to Prudential Plc for $35.5 billion. This positive news boosted the Standard & Poor's 500 Index,
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A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Intel Corporation has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of electronic packaging, creating a new class of materials called solder magnetic nanocomposites. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the process of computer electronic packaging, reducing the energy costs and
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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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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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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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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"
