Microsoft Offers Office App for iPhone - But With a Catch by TechCrunch Jun 14th 2013 12:05PM Microsoft Office has finally arrived on Apple's iOS in an official app released by Microsoft itself. It's free to download -- but to use it there's a considerable catch.
Sony, Microsoft Face Off; Investors Sour on Lululemon by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 14th 2013 12:00PM Here's a rundown of the week's smartest moves and biggest blunders in the business world.
Factory Output Inches Up in May by The Associated Press Jun 14th 2013 9:53AM U.S. factory output barely increased in May after two months of declines, a sign that manufacturing is providing little support for the economy.
Why is Pandora Buying a Radio Station ... in South Dakota? by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 13th 2013 5:00PM There's an odd inequality in online music royalties: Radio station operators that run streaming websites pay less per online song than Pandora. Enter, station KXMZ-FM.
Big Blue Issuing Thousands of Pink Slips Amid Restructuring by IBTimes Jun 13th 2013 6:50AM Computer giant IBM reportedly has begun the process of laying off employees in the U.S. as part of a worldwide restructuring plan estimated to cost about $1 billion.
Is McDonald's More Innovative Than Apple? by Michael Lewis Jun 13th 2013 5:00AM It may sound strange to call a fast-food joint more innovative than the poster child for new technology, but what's happening at McDonald's is making the market say "Wow!"
What to Watch: 2 Conferences, 2 Earnings Reports, 1 DVD Box Set by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 10th 2013 1:00PM From new iProducts to a tax giant's biggest quarterly report of the year, let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street.
Tim Cook Tries to Show Apple's Still Innovative by DailyFinance Staff Jun 10th 2013 8:40AM After a volatile week of trading, investors are trying to figure out whether the heavy selling has run its course, or if it was just a taste of what’s to come.
Microsoft Unveils Update to Unpopular Windows 8 OS by The Associated Press Jun 5th 2013 7:10AM Software-giant Microsoft has unveiled the updated version of its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system at the world's second largest computer show in Taipei.
Fed Official's Remarks End Dow's 20-Tuesday Streak by DailyFinance Staff Jun 4th 2013 4:45PM The Dow fell 76 points, ending its streak of 20 straight gains on Tuesday, the longest such winning streak since 1968. Meanwhile the S&P 500 lost 9, and the Nasdaq...
GM, AIG Rejoin S&P Indexes; Microsoft to Restructure? by DailyFinance Staff Jun 4th 2013 8:38AM Four years after being bailed out by the federal government, GM and AIG return to the S&P index of large stocks, while Microsoft reportedly is considering restructuring.
DOJ: Apple Conspired with Publishers to Boost E-Book Prices by The Associated Press Jun 4th 2013 6:08AM A U.S. government lawyer opened a civil trial by portraying Apple Inc. as a corporate bully that swaggered into the market for electronic books in 2010.
Market Movers This Week: Wintry Earnings and iRadio Buzz by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 3rd 2013 11:38AM Among the things sure to move the market this week, a fast-growing mattress retailer will uncovering its financials and we'll get a raft of fiscal details from retailers.
Apple Defends Itself Against Conspiracy Charges by DailyFinance Staff Jun 3rd 2013 8:52AM Apple defends itself against charges that it conspired to drive up the price of e-books, and Merck reports progress in a drug to treat a deadly form of skin cancer.
5 Women CEOs Who Are Saving Tech by Caroline Bennett Jun 3rd 2013 5:00AM A new trend is surfacing in the Fortune 500. When once-great companies find themselves in trouble, they're beginning to appoint women CEOs to get them out of the woods.
Dell Shareholders Back Michael Dell's Takeover Offer by The Associated Press May 31st 2013 8:20AM The board at Dell said that a takeover bid led the company's founder and CEO is in the best interest of shareholders at the slumping PC maker.
Microsoft Offers a Peek into Windows 8 Updates by The Associated Press May 30th 2013 9:30AM Microsoft is trying to fix what it got wrong with its radical makeover of Windows.
Apple Hints at New Gadgets; Wet Seal Shares Soar by DailyFinance Staff May 29th 2013 8:38AM Apple hints it may unveil "several more game changers," while investors embrace shares of retailer Wet Seal.
Tech Companies' Bold New Offices Test 'Campus Curse' by Reuters May 28th 2013 6:47AM Much of corporate America is retrenching on the real estate front, but four influential technology companies are each planning headquarters that could win a prize for hubris.
Winners and Losers of the Week: Xbox One, Cruises and Coffee by Rick Aristotle Munarriz May 24th 2013 12:05PM From Sea World making a big splash to Carnival experiencing rough seas, here's are this week's best and worst in the business world.
IBM's Watson: A Robot Customer Service Agent We Can Love by Matt Brownell May 23rd 2013 11:15AM Watson, the IBM computer that famously won "Jeopardy," will soon arrive in call centers. Here's why this is one customer service robot we can love.
HP's Slump Deepens as Profits Plummet 32% in Fiscal 2Q by The Associated Press May 22nd 2013 4:50PM Hewlett-Packard's slump is deepening as the world's largest personal computer maker scrambles to meet the growing demand for more versatile and less expensive mobile devices.
Move Over, Apple: 16 More U.S. Firms Stash Billions Overseas by DailyFinance Staff May 22nd 2013 2:50PM Apple is under fire for keeping billions in profits overseas, where it doesn't have to pay U.S. taxes, but Apple is hardly the only big company dodging the IRS this way.
Much Remains Unknown About Microsoft's New Xbox One by The Associated Press May 22nd 2013 6:46AM After four years of development, Microsoft unveils the Xbox One entertainment console touting it as an all-in-one solution for playing games, watching TV and more.
Sony Entertains Mulling Activist's Spin-Off Idea by The Associated Press May 22nd 2013 6:24AM Sony says its board will discuss a proposal by U.S. hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb to spin off up to 20 percent of its movie, TV and music division.
Apple's Low Tax Rate Not Our Fault, Ireland Says by Reuters May 21st 2013 1:45PM Ireland says it's not to blame for Apple's low global tax payments and that other countries are responsible for the tax rate paid by the company.
Top 5 Most Valuable Global Brands by CNNMoney May 21st 2013 11:34AM Apple remains the top global brand with an estimated value of $185 billion. Which other companies have brands worth billions?
Scrutiny Awaits Heads of JPMorgan, Apple by DailyFinance Staff May 21st 2013 8:40AM Apple chief Tim Cook testifies on Capitol Hill today about the huge cash horde it has sitting overseas, while JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's fate awaits a shareholder vote.
Apple CEO Wants to Repatriate Cash, at Lower Tax Rate by DailyFinance Staff May 17th 2013 11:45AM Apple pushes for a major tax change that it says will boost the U.S. economy: CEO Tim Cook plans to call on Congress next week to dramatically simplify corporate tax laws.
J.C. Penney's Latest Earnings Confirm Grim Warning by DailyFinance Staff May 17th 2013 9:00AM J.C. Penney had said its quarterly results would be weak. They were, and then some. The retailer posted a loss more than double the deficit of last year, and sales fell 16%.
Dell Profit Dives as PC Sales Slide by Reuters May 17th 2013 6:12AM Dell reported a 79 percent slide in profit in the first quarter as personal computer sales continued to shrink.
