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What Now? Motorola Sues Apple

Motorola filed three complaints against Apple, alleging patent infringement claims on practically everything that Apple has done with its iPhones, iPads and iTouch devices.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – Higher Revenue For Q4?

JPMorgan raised its forecast for Apple revenues for the fourth quarter.

Costco (COST) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates

Earnings rose for both the fourth quarter and the full 2010 fiscal year for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). Revenues, however, were a bit off.

Google Android More Popular Than Apple & Blackberry, Says Nielsen

Google Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android operating system has overtaken Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iOS and Research in Motion's (NASDAQ: RIMM) BlackBerry operating system.

Qualcomm Confirms Cancellation of Flo TV

The rumors that Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is shutting down its Flo TV operations are true.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – 2 New iPhones in 2011?

Big iPhone news today, with word that Apple is prepping not one but two brand new models of the popular smartphone for early 2011.

Holiday Shopping Forecast Shows Cautious Optimism

Estimated holiday retail sales are targeted to reach $447.1 billion, an increase of 2.3% above the 2009 holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

McDonald’s Monopoly Passes Go Today

It's time for McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) customers to roll the dice and play Monopoly again. And if they're lucky, they could collect more than $200 when they pass Go. The top prize is a cool $1 million.

Electronic Arts Sees Success With FIFA 2011, But Sport Game Sales Slump Overall

FIFA 11, the latest version of Electronic Arts' (NASDAQ: ERTS) perennial soccer videogame, has sold 2.6 million copies in its first week on sale. The football simulation was released across Europe last Friday and in the United States the previous Tuesday and has since earned $150 million for EA Sports.

Panasonic Announces New Portable Gaming Device Jungle

The portable video game hardware market is getting crowded, expensive and competitive very quickly.

Apple AAPL News & Rumors – Stock Price Could Exceed $400

In case you need more reason to believe the Apple iPad is the best thing since sliced bread, a report indicates the tablet could be the hottest selling gadget in history.

Microsoft Sues Motorola Over Smartphone OS

In a dispute over smart phone operating systems, Microsoft is suing Motorola over Motorola's Google Android-powered line of Droid smart phones, saying they infringe on nine Microsoft patents.

Google TV Launches with Little Network Support

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) revealed their launch plans for Google TV yesterday after months of speculation over when televisions and set top boxes carrying Google's new software would ship.

Bikes for Biker Chicks Boost Harley

Back in August, it looked like the ride was over for Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE: HOG). After fighting up to north of $35 at the beginning of 2010, shares had flopped about 30% in three months and there were rumblings that the iconic motorcycle manufacturer would be closing up its Wisconsin Harley plants.

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Monetizes More Production to Aid Debt Reduction

It's really not news any more when Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) sells another asset. The company has been steadily selling assets and exchanging production for cash for about two years now.

Nokia (NOK) N8 Struggles to Get Foothold in Smartphone Market

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) is having a stressful fall. Their Nokia Twist smartphone hasn't performed well since its early September release. Their flagship smartphone, the Nokia N8, was delayed past its launch date and is now shipping in low quantities due to supply constraints.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Adidas Pulls $10M iAd Campaign Over Control Issues

AAPL's mobile advertising platform iAd lost its second high profile advertiser this week, as Adidas allegedly pulls a $10 million campaign from the service due to Apple's creative control. In other news, the iPad gets more retail support through Amazon.com and Apple settles a lawsuit filed by Sharing Sound, over digital music patents.

Shorting Bonds is Bad News for Investors

To be sure, a lot of the demand is coming from people who are concerned about equities and are seeking safety, but the point is that investors are convinced that the Fed will launch another large-scale bond-buying program this year, providing a massive bid under the market.

Key Stocks to Watch This Week

Stocks to watch and stocks on the earnings calendar this week include Geron, Monsanto, Take-Two and Netflix.