Visa's IPO Victory

The company's initial offering was a hit and a rare sign of strength in a weakened stock market. But the post-Visa IPO landscape looks bleak

Fannie and Freddie Set Free

Federal regulators have eased the lenders' capital surplus requirements, to inject some much-needed money into the mortgage market

Sizing Up Bonds With a Jaundiced Eye

Carol Levenson's research team at Gimme Credit isn't burdened with the conflicts of other analysts

HTC's Shift--A Small, Smart Ultraportable PC

With an EVDO cellular radio and Microsoft's second-generation Origami interface, the pricey Shift UMPC delivers for business users.

HTC's Shift--A Small, Smart Ultraportable PC

With a CDMA cellular radio and Microsoft's second-generation Origami interface, the pricey Shift UMPC delivers for business users.

Dell Smartphone Appears Imminent, Analysts Say

Dell is primed to enter the mobile-phone arena with a smartphone, but it will need an Apple iPhone killer to really make a dent in the market, analysts said.

Dell Smartphone Appears Imminent, Analysts Say

Dell is primed to enter the mobile-phone arena with a smartphone, but it will need an Apple iPhone killer to really make a dent in the market, analysts said.

S&P Picks and Pans: Fannie Mae, Adobe Systems, Thornburg, Ross Stores, General Mills

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Wednesday

A Ripe Time for Open Innovation

Recessions present a good opportunity to collaborate with others on finding, developing, and marketing new ideas

Analyst Actions: Adobe Systems, Monster Worldwide, Sanderson Farms

Sony Teases with Flagship Alpha Digital SLR

Sony showed its upcoming flagship Alpha DSLR camera at a Tokyo event but there are still no more details on when the camera will be launched.

Sony Teases With Flagship Alpha Digital SLR

Sony showed its upcoming flagship Alpha DSLR camera at a Tokyo event, but released no additional details on the camera's launch.

FCC Closes 700MHz Spectrum Auction

The first auction with anonymous bidding raised $19.59 billion, and the FCC isn't yet revealing which companies won licenses.

FCC Closes 700MHz Spectrum Auction

The first auction with anonymous bidding raised $19.59 billion, and the FCC isn't yet revealing which companies won licenses.

Movers: Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Visa, Morgan Stanley, Adobe Systems

Stocks in the headlines on Wednesday

Stocks Mixed on Earnings, Mortgage News

U.S. equity markets extended their gains from Tuesday but were off highs despite some strong profit reports and news of relief to mortgage providers

Garmin's High-End GPS

The Nuvi 760 offers a great set of features, but its directions are sometimes questionable.

Garmin's High-End GPS

The Nuvi 760 offers a great set of features, but its directions are sometimes questionable.

The 10 Most Disruptive Technology Combinations

Often, even great new technology needs a partner to really change the world. Here are 10 marriages of technologies that have shaken the digital world over the last 25 years.

The 10 Most Disruptive Technology Combinations

Often, even great new technology needs a partner to really change the world. Here are 10 marriages of technologies that have shaken the digital world over the last 25 years.