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“Geek” Departure Could Impact Windows Phone 7

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Early buzz is good for Windows Phone 7, but now Microsoft and CEO Steve Ballmer have a new headache.

Is Yahoo! Social Network Tool a Misstep?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Yahoo! will introduce its own social networking tool, called Y Connect, but it will likely not solve Yahoo's bigger problems.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – Jobs Denies 7-in. iPad

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple reports fourth-quarter earnings gains and CEO Steve Jobs again denies the company is developing a 7-inch iPad.

Android Beating Apple iOS on Mobile Ad Network

By Paul Ausick
Google's Android smartphone revenue is beating Apple iPhone revenue on mobile ad network.

Apple iOS Generates Majority of Revenue from Apps

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The Flurry study, published yesterday tracked revenue generated by individual users from in-app transactions and advertising on iOS from September 2009 to September 2010. While advertising accounted for the lion's share of revenue earned on iOS in 2009, a dramatic rise in in-app revenue began in March of 2010.

Apple Fails to Impact Amazon as iBookstore Struggles After Six Months

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
If the iBookstore's first six months are anything to go by, though, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and even beleaguered players in the e-reader market like Sony (NYSE: SNE) have less to worry about than previously thought.

Invesco PowerShares to Close 10 ETFs

By ETFguide
Invesco PowerShares Will Eliminate 10 ETFs.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors and News – “Lion” to Debut Soon

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Two days before the Back to the Mac event kicks off, rumors about a possible debut for Mac OS X 10.7, nicknamed Lion, begin to swirl. Also, Facebook might be coming back to Ping in the near future if reports are true. Finally, Motorola looks to squash a number of Apple patents.

Follow the Fund Flows Into Precious Metals

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Inflows to precious metals mutual funds are soaring with along with precious metals and gold prices.

Try the Stock Replacement Strategy

By ETFguide
Do you ever get the feeling that your stock portfolio has been going nowhere fast? Even though stocks are up around 70% from their March…

Profit From the Graying of China

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
China Kanghui Holdings, which makes orthopedic implants, is a stock and company growing due to China's aging population.

Weakening Dollar Hits Asia

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The weak dollar has fallen further, prompting Asian governments including Thailand, Singapore and China to react.

Video Game Sales Decline In September

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The downward trend in the video game industry has continued into the fall release season according to the latest monthly sales data reports from NPD…

Will Digital Trade-Ins Doom GameStop?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Publisher Valve's plan for digital video game trade-ins may change the terrain for video game companies and hurt GameStop's business.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – Discounted iPad Data Plans

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Verizon says it will start selling Apple's iPad tablet device on Oct. 28 and will offer a discounted data plan for some packages.

5 Stocks With Dividend Increases This Week

By Jeff Reeves
Among companies reporting dividend increases this week are Reynolds American, Goodrich, Banco Latinoamericano and Matthews International.

GE Earnings Drop on Reserves Addition

By Paul Ausick
The company posted EPS of $0.18 on revenue of $35.9 billion. EPS from continuing operations were stronger, though, coming in at $0.29, beating expectations of $0.27/share. Analysts had expected revenues of $37.5 billion.

It’s All About the Benjamins

By Chris Vermeulen
While earnings season is trying to steal the spotlight in the market, the fact is everything for the past two months has been about the U.S. dollar.

Apple and Verizon Together at Last as Mobile Carrier Begins Selling iPad

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The iPad is coming to Verizon on October 28th.
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