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Tough times for tech

October 17, 2008 11:03 AM PDT

Here's a roundup of the latest financial news and its impact on the tech sector.

A tough week for tech

October 3, 2008 5:46 PM PDT

Here's a roundup of this week's financial news and its impact on the tech sector.

Lending companies reduce online advertising

February 27, 2008 9:06 AM PST

After January's massive interest rate cut, marketing departments are pulling back on search engine advertising campaigns.

BEA's financial restatements key to warding off Icahn

November 2, 2007 6:13 PM PDT

Company needs to get financials in order if it hopes to keep its biggest shareholder from taking control of a possible buyout, legal experts say.

How we went wrong on identity

November 1, 2007 4:00 AM PDT

Steven Gal says the current ID infrastructure has left consumers annoyed and feeling victimized, and needs to be completely re-engineered.

The new e-discovery burden

October 18, 2007 9:49 AM PDT

Rather than streamline and limit litigation, a rule change adds a new financial burden, Internet attorney Eric J. Sinrod says.

Can Carl Icahn help or hurt BEA?

March 26, 2008 10:58 AM PDT

Billionaire investor has his sights on the software maker, but it's not clear whether he makes a difference to the companies he targets.
Chart: Carl Icahn's financial wake

Mortgage meltdown: Tech stocks' gain?

August 24, 2007 12:08 PM PDT

The subprime scandal has sent investors looking for new homes for their money. Silicon Valley, however, may not be it.

Yahoo profit down on slowed display ad growth

July 17, 2007 3:53 PM PDT

Second-quarter revenue meets adjusted expectations in company's first financial results with Jerry Yang as CEO.

Legalizing Net gambling? There's a chance

June 8, 2007 6:01 PM PDT

Opponents are leaning on arguments from the alcohol and drug legalization movements to try to repeal a law aimed at wiping out online gambling.

Palm hands Wall Street an unusual deal

June 14, 2007 2:47 PM PDT

Deal with Elevation Partners means shareholders will get a chunk of cash, but the smart-phone maker will be taking on debt.

Notorious debtor Casey Serin shuts down blog

June 1, 2007 3:42 PM PDT

A Net celebrity that thousands of people loved to hate, would-be real estate speculator Serin announces his site is dead.
Photos: The blogger and the housing bubble

Yahoo names investment banker CFO

May 15, 2007 10:55 AM PDT

Company taps Blake Jorgensen, co-founder of investment bank Thomas Weisel, to replace Susan Decker.

Casey Serin: The world's most hated blogger?

May 14, 2007 2:09 PM PDT

Failed real-estate speculator finds his foreclosure blog to be wildly popular--among people who hate him and his shady dealings.
Photos: The blogger and the housing bubble

Icahn's showdown with Motorola reaches final hour

March 26, 2008 11:21 AM PDT

Shareholders will vote Monday evening to determine if the billionaire investor will win seat on Motorola's board.

News Corp. sets sights on Dow Jones

May 2, 2007 4:47 AM PDT

The media giant and MySpace parent has launched a high-value takeover bid for The Wall Street Journal publisher.

Reuters to buy search company ClearForest

April 30, 2007 10:03 AM PDT

The text analytics company will be used to bolster news service's advanced search technology.

Week in review: Sweet and sour Apple

April 27, 2007 11:35 AM PDT

Apple earnings wow Wall Street, and the company's board stands behind Jobs despite stock options allegations.

My free financial advice for AMD

April 23, 2007 5:51 AM PDT

What should you make of a company that's 37 years old and $200 million in the hole? CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos has a few ideas.

House vote targets false IRS Web sites, e-mails

April 18, 2007 6:30 AM PDT

Politicians target Web sites like IRS.com, which they say are misleading.