Yahoo, Intel Earnings Set Up Market Decline
Yahoo's earnings rose 36% from a year ago, but the company's new management team remains under pressure to prove that its turnaround plan is working. Intel's net fell 25%.
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5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
From sluggish PC sales to Facebook regaining an important advertiser to a department store chain finally ousting its inept CEO, here are the wonders and blunders of the week.
Buy Computers on Mondays, Books on Saturday, Stoves on Sunday
From books to bling to big-ticket appliances, it really does make a difference which day of the week you buy.
Surf for Savings on Internet Service -- Savings Experiment
Experts talk about the cheapest internet providers and how to lower your monthly costs on the service.
Save All Around by Powering Your Computer Down -- Savings Experiment
Experts discuss the costs of powering your computer down vs. leaving it in standby mode.
PC Upgrades on Byte-Size Budgets -- Savings Experiment
Experts offer low-cost alternatives for upgrading your PC.
Internet Insecurity: The 25 Worst Passwords of 2011
You've got locks on your doors, but all that stands between criminals and your bank account data is the word "password." Really? Here are 24 more passwords you shouldn't use.
Savings Experiment: Ink the Best Deal on Printer Toner
You're printing out pictures of your dog wearing costumes when suddenly the "Toner Low" message flashes on your printer. Your heart fills with dread. Never fear. We've consulted the experts for tips on how to get the most toner for your money and get you back to printing in no time.
7 Shopping Dos and Don'ts for September
If August is all about scoring deals on backpacks and other back-to-school items, then what should you buy in September? The editors at DealNews took a look at historical data and came up with the best and worst things to buy this month.
What Does the Future Hold for Apple's Stock?
Since hitting an all-time high several weeks ago, Apple's stock has gone through a turbulent patch. Investors meanwhile, are considering several issues that could dramatically impact the tech giant's future direction.
Tablets and Smartphones Slow Laptop Sales Growth
Gartner has lowered its laptop-sales forecast for this year and the next, predicting that the popularity of tablets and smartphones will slow laptop sales. Gartner expects worldwide laptop sales to increase 11% this year and and 14% next year, down from a previously forecast 16$ and 15%, respectively.
How IBM Built Watson, Its 'Jeopardy'-Playing Supercomputer
Brandishing hardware and software optimized for understanding the nuances of natural-language questions, Big Blue's ultra-brainy machine is preparing to face two flesh-and-blood champions of the TV game show. And if it also brings in some new customers for IBM's growing analytics software business, all the better.
IBM Earnings Get an Upgrade from Outsourcing
IBM beat Wall Street expectations with its fourth-quarter earnings released Thursday, growing profit 9% and sales 7%. The company has gained from increased corporate spending on computer upgrades and on outsourcing.
Gartner: IT Spending will Grow 5.1% in 2011
The outlook for IT spending this year is looking up. Research firm Gartner said Thursday it expects revenue to grow 5.1% from 2010, an increase from a previous forecast of 3.5% growth.