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Your Core Portfolio: International & Emerging Markets

Emerging markets can offer huge potential upside, but it takes a lot of specific knowledge for international investing, so stick with mutual funds.

Will the Microsoft-Nokia Marriage Wow Consumers?

Microsoft and Nokia dominated the age of cell phones, but the former heavyweights are struggling to stay relevant in the smartphone era.

Google Exec Shakeup: More Proof of Chinese Phone-Makers’ Mettle

Google's Hugo Barra has left the company to work for Chinese phone-maker Xiaomi and guide its international expansion. Here's why you should care.

Phablets Are Here to Stay

Now that the term has been added to the dictionary, we're forced to admit that phablets are here to stay. But don't confuse them with mini tablets.

Outerwall: Bad Name Change, But Still a Great Business

Despite the stupidity of the company's name change from Coinstar to Outerwall, the kiosk business has a whole lot of room to run.

Otterbox CEO Says Apple Isn’t Dead

Brian Thomas, the CEO of leading smartphone case maker Otterbox, doesn't think there is much to the "fall" of Apple (AAPL).

How Garmin Survived the Age of Smartphones

When smartphones hit the market in 2007, personalized GPS manufacturers seemed doomed. But thanks to savvy business development, Garmin managed to survive.

Sliding Mirrorless Camera Sales Could Be the Final Straw for Nikon

Mirrorless cameras were designed to lure 'prosumers' back from smartphones, but don't seem to be doing their job. That's bad news for Nikon.

Don’t Scratch the Best Buy Short Itch … Yet

Don't be fooled by the Best Buy "turnaround" -- brick-and-mortar retailers cannot survive in a digital world. But don't go short BBY yet, either.

Microsoft Still Hurting After Windows RT Mess

Microsoft's jump into the world of tablets didn't go as expected. In fact, it was more of a disaster. But can the tech giant recover?

Smartphones Are King — Sorry, Nokia

Smartphones outsold feature phones for the first time last quarter -- alarm bells for Nokia if we've ever heard them.

Apple iPhone Faces Odd Competitor in Samsung Flip Phone

The Apple iPhone has already been losing market share in china, and the new Samsung Hennessy smartphone could steal away even more.

New iPhone to Be Announced Sept. 10?

Apple reportedly is planning a special event next month to announce a new iPhone. But can the company avoid a repeat of last year's disappointment?

It’s All About ‘Fruit’: Monday’s IP Market Recap

Corporate news in Dole, BlackBerry and Apple made the biggest headlines in an otherwise mixed day.

Vetoed: The Latest in the Apple/Samsung Courtroom Drama

The Apple vs. Samsung multi-round courtroom melee continued as President Obama vetoed the International Trade Commission's ruling.

Samsung Prepares to Show Off Next Smartphone

Samsung is sending out invitations for the 'unpacking' of its next smartphone, which will take place in Berlin on Sept. 4.

Apple Stores Are Old News — And That’s Bad News for Rivals

At first glance, it might seem like other tech giants should be cheering Apple Stores' struggles, but it might be a red flag for the tech retail format.

Consumers Like Samsung Better Than Apple

The Galaxy S III outperformed the iPhone 5 in a recent consumer satisfaction survey. Does this mean Apple has been officially been dethroned?

Apple Tangled in Complicated Supplier Relationships

Apple stock gets a lot of attention, but investors often forget all the components that go into each iPhone. Here's a roundup of Apple's biggest suppliers.