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Amazon Books Big Gain While Real America Index Stumbles

Amazon gets a big boost, but Green Mountain Coffee, Hawaiian Holdings and Micron Technology get the worst of Real America Index's slide.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Cheater, Cheater, Apple Eater

Bloomberg report: ITC ruling says Apple's Mac OS X violates patents held by HTC-acquired company.

NFL Lockout Ends; Is EA’s Madden 12 Back in the Game?

Electronic Arts certainly is celebrating the end of the NFL lockout, but the company still has to figure out how to bring more gamers into Madden franchise.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Free Apps Make Money

Flurry study shows there's plenty to be made in the world of free apps -- just make sure consumers want to buy more for them once you've got them hooked.

iPad Vs. the World — of Tech and Entertainment

Which makes more: Apple's iPad, or the entire U.S. movie theater industry? Take a look at how the tablet fares in sales against tech and entertainment giants.

How RIM Must Redefine Itself to Survive

Things were looking grim for the BlackBerry developer, but a recent announcement could jolt its PlayBook to life.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — China Piracy Reports Tempered

Worries of Apple counterfeiting wane after report says five stores had licensing issues, but all five were selling legitimate products.

Microsoft’s Big Plans to Keep Booming Xbox 360 on a Roll

Its Xbox 360 continues to wow with sales, but MSFT isn't resting on its laurels. What does it have in store?

Friday’s Apple Rumors: Hulu in Apple’s Eye

Report says Apple (AAPL) among several companies considering Hulu; also, Apple to support all three major Chinese mobile carriers this fall.

Apple Rumored to Be Bidding for Hulu Buyout

Many investors have been wondering what Apple plans to do with all its cash, and this week a rumor emerged that might provide the answer.

Blu-ray: Hollywood Retail’s Last Hope

As media continues its fast movement into digital forms, Blu-ray is the last great hope for entertainment retail.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors: Faux Store Fraud in China

Apple (AAPL) fraud hits the big time as report emerges of fake Apple Stores in China; also, Amazon (AMZN) and Barnes & Noble (BKS) might be in for a book fight.

The Big Gadget Stocks of Late 2011

Apple's gadgets dominated the first half of 2011, but Nokia, Amazon and Sony have plans to turn the tide.

Yahoo Disappoints Shareholders Again

Weak display advertising causes Yahoo (YHOO) to miss second-quarter earnings estimates, and the company is doing little to raise confidence.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — The Close of the MacBook

Announcement of new MacBook Air line precedes report that Apple has pulled original laptop from website, online store.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors: Patent Suit Also a Windows Winner?

Apple's patent lawsuit win might yield unforeseen gains for Microsoft; AAPL reaches new high in anticipation of Q2 earnings

Life After Palm: HPQ’s Fate, Possible Fortune in Smartphones

Hewlett-Packard is doing well to jettison the Palm brand, but the smartphone jungle might be too thick for HPQ to hack through.

Microsoft Hatching Social-Media Plans

Microsoft's Research team gave an unintended preview of a new service in the works. What was revealed?

Monday’s Apple Rumors: Apple Strikes Back at HTC

International Trade Commission's ruling against HTC could be damaging to Google and its Android operating system.