Tech: Broad gains help sector start week on a high note

Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:00:10 -0500
Tech Stocks: Broad gains help sector start week on a high note

Technology stocks rise, with most bellwethers gaining ground along
with the broader market following reports that a deal could be near to
help bail out the U.S. auto industry.

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National Semi sees slumping sales, moves to cut output
12/8/2008 5:38 PM ET

National Semiconductor will scale back production, citing a sharply
lower sales outlook and a drop in its quarterly profit.

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Texas Instruments drastically cuts earnings, sales
12/8/2008 5:28 PM ET

Texas Instruments drastically slashes its earnings and revenue outlook
for the fourth quarter, yet another sign of a slowing market for
technology.

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AMD to get smaller stake in 'asset smart' spinoff
12/8/2008 4:37 PM ET

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. will get a smaller stake in the planned
multibillion-dollar joint venture with an Abu Dhabi investment firm,
as the "challenging economic environment" prompts the renegotiation of
the chip giant's "asset smart" deal.

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Analyst says Google, search ads face tough quarter
12/8/2008 2:46 PM ET

Internet search, which has so far served as a dependable source of
growth for online advertising, could possibly see its first-ever
sequential decline in the first quarter of next year, according to a
Wall Street analyst.

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Online shopping jumps in shortened holiday season
12/8/2008 11:54 AM ET

Online shopping saw a sharp boost in the first week of December,
thanks in part to a shortened holiday season, as consumers scoured the
Web seeking deals ahead of Christmas.

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Israel Stocks: Market higher for third day; Merrill sees a tough 4th quarter

12/8/2008 10:08 AM ET

Israeli stocks rose on Monday for a third day, with
all but one of the blue chips higher, led by Israel Chemicals, the
banks and Teva Pharmaceutical.