Microsoft says the first tablets equipped with Windows 7 will hit stores this year. The so-called “slate” computing devices, launched in partnership with hardware companies such as Hewlett-Packard, will go on sale during this y…
The Dow surged nearly 200 points, while inflation fears propelled gold to another record close.
The Institute for Supply Management said its services index rose to 53.2 last month from 51.5 in August. Economists had expected t…
Google’s Android mobile operating system is now more popular than Apple’s iPhone or RIM’s Blackberry among recent smartphone buyers, according to new data from market research firm Nielsen. The sales figures are further evidenc…
The investment firm wants to see Steve Ballmer & Co. jack up the dividend, design a coherent consumer strategy and lead in cloud computing. The launch of Windows Phone 7 will be a key indicator.
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