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BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has disappointing earnings report, stock plummets
L.A. Times Tech BlogHurt by increased competition and a down economy, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion reported disappointing first-quarter earnings and lowered its outlook for the year, sending its shares plummeting Friday. The Canadian smartphone maker also plans to... -
Microsoft's takeover of Skype approved by FTC
L.A. Times Tech BlogMicrosoft's purchase of the Internet calling service Skype has been cleared by the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust authority, according to a report. The clearance will allow the Redmond, Wash., company to go through with its $8.5 billion all-cash... -
Skype reportedly fires some execs before Microsoft deal closes
L.A. Times Tech BlogSkype has recently fired some of its tops execs in a move that will reduce the payout for those who've lost their jobs after Microsoft completes its takeover of the Internet calling service. "Skype, like any other pragmatic organization, constantly... -
Microsoft-branded Windows 8 tablet reportedly under consideration
L.A. Times Tech BlogMicrosoft is rumored to be considering selling a Microsoft-branded tablet running Windows 8, in a move to challenge Apple's iPad and the growing field of tablets using Google's Android operating system. The move would be a bit out of step for Microsoft,... -
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Hedge Fund Manager Eyeballing Minority Stake In Mets
Reuters reporterHedge fund manager David Einhorn is playing ball with the New York Mets and on the verge of buying a minority stake in the cash-strapped Major League Baseball team for $200 million. Einhorn, the manager of Greenlight Capital, is in exclusive talks with...Tags: Fraud, Bernard Madoff, Mutual Funds, Real Estate Buyers, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
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Microsoft backs CEO after hedge fund manager calls for his dismissal
Web ReporterMicrosoft Corp's board stood behind Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer on Thursday, defending its longtime leader after influential hedge fund manager David Einhorn touched off a debate by calling for his dismissal. The fund manager, who made his name...Tags: Investments, Corporate Officers, Mutual Funds, Skype, Online Media Industry
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Thursday Morning Coffee: Corbett Defends Higher Ed Cuts.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekNearly 48 hours after he spoke the last syllable of his first budget address, the Mushroom_cloud repercussions of Gov. Tom Corbett's $27.3 billion budget are still being felt across the length and breadth of Our Fair Commonwealth . We caught up with... -
Paul Allen's memoir, 'Idea Man,' shows Bill Gates in a mixed light
Jacket CopyPaul Allen's forthcoming memoir, Idea Man, shows his Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in mixed light.... -
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says Bill Gates schemed to dilute his share
L.A. Times Tech BlogMicrosoft Corp. co-founder Paul Allen says Bill Gates, his onetime business partner, was a "mercenary" opportunist who schemed to lessen Allen's stake in the software company. Allen, now a venture capitalist in Seattle, says in his book "Idea Man: A... -
Microsoft and Toyota building new cloud-based telematics system for 2012 release
L.A. Times Tech BlogMicrosoft and Toyota announced on Wednesday that they're teaming to build a cloud-based telematics system that would handle GPS, energy management and multimedia applications in Toyota cars. The system will be build on Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud-...
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