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AT&T Agrees to Drop Bid for T-Mobile

5:25PM 12/19/2011

AT&T said Monday that it is ending its $39 billion bid to buy T-Mobile USA after facing fierce government objections. The cellphone giant said that the actions of the government to block the deal do not change the challenges of the wireless phone industry, which it says requires more airwaves, known as spectrum, to expand. The deal would have solved that problem for a time, and without it, "customers will be harmed and needed investment will be stifled," AT&T said in a statement.

10 Stocks That Are Cheaper Than You Think

4:15PM 9/15/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Crocs, Qualcomm, Apple, Baidu Inc, Stock Picks, Investing Basics

There are several stocks out there that seem expensive, but only in the rearview mirror -- especially shares of fast-growing tech firms, or companies that do great business overseas. Read on to find out how to spot a stock worth buying.

Companies that Treat Workers Right Get Good Karma Right Back

4:15PM 8/24/2011

By Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool

Company News, IBM, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Xerox, Sanofi Aventis, Amazon.com, Cisco Systems, Whole Foods

What's the secret to good worker attendance, retention, productivity, and the ability to attract top-notch recruits? Employee benefits. Which companies thrive and grow their businesses faster than their peers? Same answer: Those that offer better benefits to their workers.

Could Samsung Suit Leave America Without iPads and iPhones?

12:30PM 6/30/2011

By Douglas McIntyre

Company News, Technology, Nokia, Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, Market News

The intellectual property battle between Samsung and Apple has grown a bit more serious: Samsung has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to block the importation of iPads, iPhones, and iPods into the United States for patent violations. It's not a hollow threat.

Inside Wall Street: Why You Should Have Intel Inside Your Portfolio

8:45AM 2/18/2011

By Gene Marcial

Google , Intel, Qualcomm

No wonder President Obama is visiting an Intel plant as he stumps for U.S. innovation and high-tech jobs. After all, Intel is a clear industry leader. Indeed, some analysts argue that for investors seeking entry in the global growth of technology, Intel is the one-stop answer.

Pharmaceuticals Look Beyond Medications to Smartphone Apps

11:10AM 2/16/2011

By Melly Alazraki

Health Care, Pfizer, Qualcomm, Apple, Sanofi Aventis, Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Cisco Systems

Pharmaceutical companies looking for fresh sources of profit are increasingly investing in a range of health care innovations that aren't drugs at all, from smartphone apps and educational websites to social media platforms and wireless devices, reports Ernst & Young.

Why Small Cap Stocks Should Outperform in 2011 [Video]

2:40PM 1/12/2011

By Nikhil Hutheesing

Investing, Qualcomm, Video

What kinds of stocks stand to do best in 2011? Hilary Kramer, editor of GameChangerStocks.com, says that while many are counting on large cap stocks to outperform the market, investors may do better in small cap stocks. Here's why.

Qualcomm to Buy Atheros in $3.2 Billion Deal

8:02AM 1/05/2011

By The Associated Press

Company News, Technology, Investing, Qualcomm

Qualcomm Inc., (QCOM) the developer of chips and other technology for cell phones, said Wednesday it has agreed to buy chip maker Atheros Communications Inc. (ATHR) for $3.2 billion in cash. Atheros makes semiconductors designed to connect computers wirelessly to the Internet, which will plug a...

Qualcomm Targets Tablets with Bid for Atheros

10:00PM 1/04/2011

By The Associated Press

Company News, Technology, Qualcomm

In a move to help it target tablet computers, cell-phone-chip designer Qualcomm has reportedly offered $3.5 billion to buy Atheros Communications, which has developed chips that connect wireless computers to the Internet.

Intel Will Have to Prove Itself All Over Again in 2011

12:00PM 12/28/2010

By Kevin Kelleher

Technology, Investing, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Apple, AMD, Samsung

Intel's stock is up just 2% this year compared to the Nasdaq's 17% rise, and investors fret that the explosive growth of smartphones and tablets will crimp the market for the PC chips that produce the bulk of Intel's revenue. But the tech giant has a plan.