Technology
· By David Kirkpatrick
At its analyst meeting in New York on Tuesday, CEO Mark Hurd and his executives deliver a steady stream of optimistic news and projections. more
· By Todd Woody
Amid sky-high gas prices and intense pressure to cut greenhouse gases, this canary-yellow, Internet-enabled car from Norway may soon take the auto industry by storm. more
Executive editor Josh Quittner warns Mark Zuckerberg and his red-hot social networking site to respect users. more
· By Stephanie N. Mehta
Everybody from Google to Verizon says they want 'open' mobile systems. But what exactly does 'open' mean? more
"Darn - not going to hit our market for another 2 years or more eh? Well, rats. I would like to..."
By Jeffrey M. O'Brien
Robotex, a Silicon Valley start-up, combines engineering skill and groundbreaking weaponry to create a new generation of soldiers. more
By David Kirkpatrick
The $19 billion Activision-Vivendi merger creates a global video contender with an unprecedented mix of games and technology. New CEO Bobby Kotick talks to David Kirkpatrick. more
Even in a turbulent market, some companies are still enjoying exhilarating growth spurts - and many of them are tech pioneers. more
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Mutual Inc | 17.50 | -11.97% |
| Pulte Homes Inc | 10.82 | -11.38% |
| Beazer Homes USA, Inc | 9.04 | -11.29% |
| CIT Group Inc | 26.18 | -10.95% |
Dec 11 3:56pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 13,432.77 | -2.14% |
| Nasdaq | 2,652.35 | -2.45% |
| S&P 500 | 1,477.65 | -2.53% |
| 10yr | 102 9/32 | Yield: 3.96% |
Dec 11 5:17pm ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications Inc D | 1.27 | -6.62% |
| AT&T; Inc | 40.00 | 5.54% |
| Western Digital Corporation | 29.98 | -4.92% |
| Lam Research Corporation | 45.36 | -4.73% |
Dec 11 3:58pm ET †
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