courtesy of Apple Inc.Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has the most successful retail stores by a wide margin. According to RetailSails, a retail and consumer goods consulting firm, the tech giant’s 372 worldwide…
U.S. equity markets opened lower this morning on softness in Asian markets and another punt in the eurozone. In Asia, China is rumored to be ready to expand its property tax program,…
Wikimedia CommonsThe U.S. District Court in Seattle today kicks off the latest patent royalty payment battle, this one between Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG). The two combatants have…
ThinkstockUpdated throughout the day on the 24/7 Wall St. Wire: Windows and Windows Live President Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) because he pressed for Steve Ballmer’s job. (various) The International…
Douglas A. McIntyre courtesy of MicrosoftFor reasons that no one understands so far, and may never be clear, the head of Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Windows division, the company’s flagship, left suddenly without a farewell…
Trey Thoelcke courtesy of AOL, IncThe head of Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Windows unit, Steven Sinofsky, suddenly leaves the company, not long after the launch of Windows 8. (Reuters) U.K. lawmakers attack Starbucks Corp.…
courtesy of BlackberryBlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ: RIMM) today announced that its newest smartphones and operating system — BlackBerry 10 — would launch worldwide on January 30. The Canadian-based company…
By Jeff Ooi., posted to LensaMalaysia.com via Wikimedia CommonsPerhaps believing that the worst is over for some of America’s most troubled companies, or fearing a year-end rally that could lift all ships,…
Courtesy of The Washington Post CompanyGroupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) is in increasing trouble as its business falls. (Reuters) Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) employees will pay more for their medical coverage, and…
ThinkstockVideo game sales have collapsed just as retailers begin to rely on strong holiday sales. Industry research firm NPD reports that in October, U.S. video game retail revenue dropped 25% compared to…
ThinkstockThe Changing Video Game Industry Video game sales have collapsed just as retailers begin to rely on strong holiday sales. Industry research firm NPD reports that in October, U.S. video game retail…
courtesy of AppleIn its third annual ranking of the world’s most innovative companies, analysts at Booz & Co. created two lists: one based on dollars spent and the other based on asking…
ThinkstockVirnetX Holding Corp (NYSEMKT: VHC) is showing just how great it can be to be a patent troll. Shares are surging on news that it has won a verdict against Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:…
ThinkstockElection Day has come and gone. President Obama won a second term. The current electoral vote was by a margin of about 3 to 2 (unofficial), but the percentage last seen was…
Courtesy of The Washington Post CompanyThousands of Greeks protest austerity measures. (Reuters) A U.S. judge rejects a patent lawsuit between Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). (Reuters) General Motors…
