End of era: Ellison steps asides as Oracle CEO
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - 34 mins ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is stepping aside as CEO after 37 years at the helm of the business software maker, ending a colorful era marked by his flamboyant behavior and outlandish wealth amassed while building one of the world's best-known technology companies.
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - 44 mins ago
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Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - 53 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - 53 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were up at the close of trading:
Apple locks itself out of devices with passwords
AP - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple has tightened its technological security so not even the company can pry into a password-protected iPhone or iPad in a move meant to reassure the millions of people who are increasingly storing vital pieces of their lives on the devices.
3 Ways Microsoft Corporation Can Hit A Homerun With Windows 9
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 2:30PM CDT
Later this month Microsoft will unveil Windows 9. This comes just two short years since its Windows 8 launch, an operating system that fell short of sales expectations. Therefore, Microsoft has its doubters of whether the newest operating system...
Video: Apple Keeps Police Out Of IOS8 IPhone, IPad
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 18, 1:57PM CDT
Apple (AAPL) announced Wednesday night that it will no longer help law enforcement unlock iPhone, iPad and other devices running its new mobile operating system, iOS8. In fact, the tech titan says it can't. "On devices running iOS 8, your personal...
Why VirnetX (VHC) Stock Plummeted to a One-Year Low Today
at The Street - Thu Sep 18, 1:47PM CDT
Shares of VirnetX (VHC) plunged to a 52-week low Thursday after Gilford Securities downgraded its rating on the stock to 'neutral' from 'buy.'
Facebook, Twitter and Google Add Cooperation to Their 'TODO' Lists
at The Street - Thu Sep 18, 1:45PM CDT
The biggest users of open source want to standardize tools and processes to keep the Internet's house of cards from falling.
Will HTC's “Me Too” Smartwatch Be Too Little, Too Late?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 1:17PM CDT
HTC will launch a smartwatch in early 2015, according to a recent report at CNET. This is a surprising development, since earlier reports indicated the Taiwanese smartphone maker had scrapped its efforts to enter the wearables market. Details are...
How Apple Pay Helps MasterCard, Visa One-Up Merchants
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 18, 1:14PM CDT
Apple Pay's endorsement of MasterCard and Visa helps the incumbent payment networks "beat back advances" from a rival merchant-run payment system, according to an analyst. Big U.S. retailers such as Wal-Mart (WMT) and Best Buy (BBY), who have said...
BlackBerry Expands E-Payments On Heels Of Apple Pay
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 18, 1:03PM CDT
Joining the chorus of other mobile e-payment debuts, BlackBerry Limited (BBRY) said it is expanding its mobile payment options for users of its messenger service BBM, which includes a new version of e-wallet BBM Money and integration with global...
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Thu Sep 18, 12:18PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are up at 1 p.m.:
Why a Change Apple Made With the iPhone 6 Could Have You Paying More
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 11:11AM CDT
Compared to its predecessor, Apple 's iPhone 6 includes many new features -- notably, its larger, higher resolution display, NFC chip, and faster processor. But this year, for the first time, Apple is offering far more storage -- as much as 128 GB...
32.5% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Apple Call (AAPL)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 18, 11:01AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on February 13th, 2014 at $77.08. In approximately 7 months, Apple has returned 32.47% as of today's recent price of $102.10.
Amazon Intensifies Tablet Wars, Announces New $79 Kindle eBook Reader, $99 Fire Tablet
at The Street - Thu Sep 18, 10:15AM CDT
In advance of the holiday season, Amazon refreshes its tablet and eBook reader line including new low cost and high-priced models.
Apple (AAPL) Crosses Pivot Point Resistance at $102.06
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 18, 10:13AM CDT
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $101.32 today and have reached the first resistance level of $102.06. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $102.53 and $103.74 will be of interest.
3 Reasons Why the Rumored iPhone 6 Delay in China is No Big Deal
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 10:00AM CDT
Apple CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly emphasized the importance of China to his company. In fact, in early 2013, Cook said China is likely to eventually overtake the U.S. as the tech giant's top market. Thus, many people were surprised that China was...
Stock Market News for September 18, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 18, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks eked out small gains on Wednesday following Fed’s decision to continue with low rates for a “considerable time”