It seems that the lower demand for PC’s and the demand that is there heading into the under-$500.00 PC market is taking its toll on everyone. We have already seen a sharp…
According to Reuters, JP Morgan (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), and Merrill Lynch (MER) will cut a total of almost 20,000 jobs. Reuters reports that Boeing (BA) will sign a new deal…
Most executives spend their careers trying to get noticed, both as a way to achieve promotion and to bolster their reputations which they hope will be remembered long after they retire. Mention…
After bad news from its larger rival Intel (INTC), AMD (AMD) backed its own forecasts. AMD has its new Opteron processors. According to the company, the product has up to 20% faster…
Covering any part of the positives in this market has been literally as rewarding as jumping in the bear cage with the bears at the zoo. We have been refraining from doing…
Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HPQ) is trying to save technology stocks this morning all on its own. Or that is how it seems with its guidance. The company issued preliminary guidance for its…
According to Reuters, Japan has fallen into a recession. Reuters writes that the top seven executives at Goldman Sachs (GS) will take no bonuses. Reuters reports that a poll showed that many…
GE (GE) Concerns about dividend and financial services arm. Drops to $14.58 from 52-week high of $39.95. Citigroup (C) Huge consumer lending portfolio becomes more of a time bomb. Drops to $8.27…
There is no economic slowdown under the golden arches. Where else can someone buy a large meal of heart-healthy food for under $2, and only $1 for the kids. McDonald’s has begun…
According to Reuters, Japan will supply money to the IMF. Reuters reports that Citigroup (C) is looking at buying Chevy Chase Bank. Reuters reports that the US may need to insure wholesale…
It is rare when a company warns about its Q4 numbers on November 12. That made Intel’s (INTC) announcement about the final quarter of the year all the more shocking. Intel said…
According to Reuters, China announced an economic stimulus package of almost $600 billion. Reuters reports that AIG (AIG) is about to get a new bailout from the US government which will be…
With earnings from the top two PC giants roughly two weeks away, we have many about what lies ahead for the tech sector. Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) reports earnings on November 20,…
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported earnings above estimates, and shares are recovering. The graphics chip-maker said its net earnings were $61.7 million, or $0.11 EPS. On a non-GAAP basis its earnings were…
Intel’s (INTC) new Intel Core i7 chip is a miracle of modern science. It is much faster than all of the company’s older multi-core chips. And it uses less energy than some…
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