Tech: Apple rises in volatile technology trading

Date: Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 6:00 PM

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Tech Stocks: Apple rises in volatile technology trading

Apple Inc. rises on an analyst upgrade even as the rest of the tech sector
struggles through a volatile trading session.

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Amazon debuts e-book reader Kindle 2; same price as original
2/9/2009 4:48 PM ET
Amazon unveiled a slimmer, lighter version of the Kindle, its electronic book
reader, with a host of new features but with the price the same as the original
device: $359.

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Microsoft lends rival Google a license for Sync
2/9/2009 3:56 PM ET
Microsoft licenses its mobile software to rival Google, a move that highlights
the increasing ability of large technology companies to use intellectual
property for more than simply developing products for their own customers.

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Amazon shares looking expensive again
2/9/2009 1:53 PM ET
The Kindle e-book reader is not the only pricey thing known about Amazon.com --
the online retailer's stock has become one of the most expensive among large
technology companies.
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Outside the Box: In Tuesday election, Israeli voters plan an economic statement
2/9/2009 8:04 AM ET
Israel's frequently stormy elections have seldom been about economics. Even the
1984 election, which took place against the backdrop of 400% inflation, was
more about foreign affairs than about economics. Now the mess is as big as the
entire global economy, and the candidates are talking business ad nauseam.
While the Palestinian attacks on southern Israel and the recent fighting in
Gaza remain on all minds, the economy this time is a major issue.

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Vodafone and Hutchsion to merge Australian operations
2/9/2009 4:09 AM ET
Vodafone, the world's largest wireless carrier, and Hutchison
Telecommunications, a unit controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing,
said Monday they will merge their telecommunications businesses in Australia,
forging an equal-share wireless operator.

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Israel Stocks: Tel Aviv extends gains, but UBS cuts economic outlook
2/8/2009 10:42 AM ET
Israeli stocks surge for a fourth day of increases, led by the chemicals
companies, the banks and real estate, even as UBS trims its outlook for
Israel's economy.

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AT&T, cellular workers' union continue labor talks as pact ends
2/8/2009 7:09 AM ET
AT&T and its wireless-service workers agreed to continue bargaining over a new
labor contract after their previous agreement expired just after midnight
Sunday, the Communications Workers of America said.