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Shares of technology outsourcing and consulting giant Accenture have been on a tear lately, with the company bulking up its insurance offerings. Trefis thinks Accenture's acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies could give it a boost, but maintains its price estimate for now.
Does Larry Page Have What It Takes to Lead Google Again?
10:15PM 4/01/2011
Company News, Technology, Investing, Google , Market News, Investment
Google co-founder Larry Page is set to take over as the search giant's new CEO on Monday. But some worry he may not have the management skills to steer the Internet's most powerful company. After all, early investors made him step down as Google's first CEO in 2001. Will he fare better the second time around?
Google Privacy Settlement Unlikely to Cause Big Change
8:00AM 4/01/2011
Google has agreed to a privacy program -- including independent audits, but no monetary fees -- to settle Federal Trade Commission privacy charges around its Buzz service. Consumer protection groups say the deal isn't strong enough to lead to widespread change.
Following the Money: Venture Capital Flocks to Emerging Markets
10:00AM 3/28/2011
In case you didn't know, foreign investments now make up half of the successful VC deals. It's a trend that's shifting the landscape for investors and entrepreneurs alike, and it's only likely to accelerate.
Market Snapshot: What's Thriving in Battered Economy
3:00PM 3/15/2011
Energy, Economy, Investing, ETFs, Investing Basics, Market News, Investment
The economy has had more than its share of trouble lately: Japan's earthquake comes on top of rising oil and food prices, political turmoil in the Middle East and a crop of government austerity measures. But investing opportunities lie hidden behind the bad news.
Apple users are all-too-familiar with the "app store," be it the one on the iPod, iPhone or iPad. The app store has surpassed 10 billion downloads, and now they've got yet another store for yet another Apple device: their actual computers.
Yes, the intuitive move to end all intuitive moves has...
Best Buy Makes It Easier to Upgrade to the Latest Gadget
10:00AM 1/11/2011
Best Buy officially announced the launch of an in-store "Buy Back" program starting in January at Best Buy locations throughout the country.
Though Best Buy already offers trade-in options for games, musical instruments, and select electronics though its website, the trade-in value varies based on...
Facebook's Goldman Deal Shows Why Tech IPOs Are So Scarce
10:10AM 1/04/2011
Facebook and many other tech startups have realized that the hassles and headaches of an IPO in the U.S. aren't always worthwhile. Thanks to willing venture capitalists and private investors, it's easier than ever for tech companies to avoid the lure of going public.
The Biggest Tech Surprises and Disappointments in 2010
9:00AM 1/02/2011
Forecasting which technologies will succeed is always hazardous, but it proved especially difficult in 2010, a year full of surprises -- and also several disappointments. Facebook blew away even the most optimistic expectations for the year. Google Buzz? Not so much.
Hewlett-Packard Beats Out Lockheed for $2.5 Billion NASA Contract
6:30PM 12/29/2010
Hewlett-Packard has won a contract worth up to $2.5 billion to supply computer equipment -- including hardware and software -- and information-technology services to NASA. HP's gain is Lockheed Martin's loss: Lockheed had been NASA's IT supplier until now.
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