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The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, which consists of 71 companies, including seven components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, has a year-to-date gain of 18%, outperforming the Dow 30 and S&P 500 with year-to-date gains of 8.9% and 13%, respectively. Four of the Dow 30 components,
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Chinese mobile-phone makers Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. have expressed concerns that Microsoft Corp.'s bid to acquire Nokia Oyj's handset business may result in higher patent fees on wireless technology. The two companies have asked the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to ensure that Microsoft does
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As the holiday season approaches, consumers are faced with a plethora of sales and discounts on various electronics. While it's exciting to snag a deal on a new gadget, it's essential to be mindful of counterfeit products that may be sold alongside authentic ones. According to
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As the tech industry prepares for the new year, once-dominant players are facing a make-or-break situation, while emerging trends such as cloud computing, mobile payments, and 4G wireless expansion are expected to shape the sector. In smartphones, Nokia and Research In Motion are struggling to regain their footing in a
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EarningForecast.com has issued consensus earnings forecast reports for Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), General Electric (NYSE:GE), Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), and Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ). These reports provide a comprehensive view of the companies' financial performance and future prospects. Investors may find
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Voiceserve, a low-cost, next-generation Internet telephony software and service provider, has launched a SIP-based IP-PBX service to consumers and small businesses through CalltoPBX.com. The service allows subscribers to establish a virtual telephone system and communicate free through the web, with calls to landline and mobile phones priced at highly
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IBM has been assigned a patent for an installation of updated software for server components, enabling seamless upgrades without disrupting production environments. The patented process involves querying a target server to create an inventory of components, receiving updated software from an update server, and configuring the boot process to install
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As the year 2011 came to a close, the tech sector reflected on a year of dramatic shifts, innovative products, and strategic acquisitions that would forever change the way we interact with technology. From Microsoft's bold move to bring Windows 8 to ARM-based chips to Apple's
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Insider trading reports and equity research have been issued by Insiderslab.com for major companies such as Bank of America, General Electric, Intel, MGM Resorts International, VirnetX Holding, and Microsoft. The reports provide insights into the business strategies and financial performance of these companies, as well as potential risks and
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has made a final determination in the case of Apple Inc. v. HTC Corporation, finding a violation of section 337 in the importation and sale of personal data and mobile communications devices and related software. The Commission has issued a limited exclusion order
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As Microsoft Corp continues to push into the cloud computing market, the company's profit margins are expected to take a hit. The shift to cloud-based services, which let corporate customers pay a subscription to access software stored and run on Microsoft's servers, will increase costs for
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Sony Corp Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer has announced acquisitions worth $8.4 billion this year to bolster phones and content. However, these efforts may not be enough to turn around a company heading for a fourth consecutive loss. The acquisitions, which include the purchase of Ericsson's mobile-phone
