Retailers Look to E-Tailers for Survival Tips

Three years into a recession and a lumpy recovery, consumers aren’t getting comfort from retail therapy. They’re price-shopping online and jumping in and out of stores. So, bricks-and-motor merchants are looking for ways to mak…

Should Verizon Customers Hold Out for the Apple iPhone 5?

Verizon customers will likely flock to the Apple iPhone 4 when the largest U.S. carrier starts selling it in February. But many industry-watchers expect an iPhone 5 a few months later. And that could create a quandary for folks…

The Ascent of Apple Stock Price Slows

Apple (AAPL) shares closed Thursday at $333.73, very near an all-time high. Some analysts have price targets on the stock above $450. If Apple shares reached that level, the tech giant would likely pass Exxon Mobil (XOM) as the most valuable U.S.-liste…

More Options for Investors: Motorola Splits In Two

Now broken up, the new Motorolas have distinct corporate personalities: the riskier but higher-growth potential Motorola Mobility, which includes Droid smartphones, and the duller but steadier Motorola Solutions, which makes th…