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HP Tops PC Sales in Weak Global Market

The global PC sales slump is seen as beginning of the end of desktops, as technology-savvy consumers are inclining more towards lighter and cheaper tablets and smartphones which are capable of performing the same operations as bulky desktops and laptops.

Jan 12, 2013

IT, Tech Shares Lift Sensex; Infosys Climbs 15 Percent

India's BSE Sensex advanced Friday, led by gains from IT, technology and consumer durable sector shares.

Jan 11, 2013

Sensex Likely to Rise Thursday Amid Upbeat China Data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise on Thursday as investor confidence is likely to be lifted by encouraging economic indicator from China.

Jan 10, 2013

Indian Shares Flat; Tata Motors Surges 4.4 Percent

Indian stock markets were trading flat in the afternoon session on Wednesday as gains in auto sector were offset by declines in consumer durables and FMCG sector shares.

Jan 9, 2013

Sensex Likely To Rise Thursday Amid Upbeat China, US Data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise on Thursday as investor confidence is likely to be lifted by encouraging economic indicators from China and the U.S.

Jan 3, 2013

Indian Shares Advance After US Approves Budget Bill; Nifty Breaches 6K level

Indian stock markets advanced Wednesday as sentiment was buoyed following news that the U.S. Congress passed the tax bill to avert the fiscal cliff.

Jan 2, 2013

Sensex Likely to Lackluster Monday Amid US Fiscal Cliff Worries

India’s Sensex is expected to remain range bound on Monday as investors are likely to remain cautious as an agreement between the U.S. Congressional leaders and President Barack Obama in adopting measures to overcome the looming fiscal cliff remains elusive.

Dec 31, 2012

Weekly Roundup: Sensex, Nifty Rise 1%

Indian market rose for the week as investor confidence was lifted by hopes that the U.S. Congressional leaders will soon come to an agreement to avert the looming fiscal cliff.

Dec 29, 2012

Sensex Likely to Rise Friday Amid Japan Stimulus Hopes

India’s Sensex is expected to gain on Friday as investor confidence is likely to be positive amid speculation that policymakers in Japan will soon announce more stimulus measures to revive the country’s growth momentum.

Dec 28, 2012

Eight Indians Among World's Best Performing CEOs

Eight Indians made it to Harvard Business Review's (HBR) list of the world's 100 best performing CEO's for the last 17 years.

Dec 26, 2012

Sensex Likely to Remain Rangebound Monday Amid US Fiscal Cliff Concerns

India’s Sensex is expected to remain range bound Monday as investors are likely to remain watchful following uncertainty over the progress made by the U.S. Congress leaders in reaching an agreement to avert the looming fiscal cliff.

Dec 24, 2012

Weekly Roundup: Sensex, Nifty Fall Amid Growth Worries

Stock markets in India fell in the week as investor confidence was weighed down by the lowering of the country's growth forecast for the current fiscal year.

Dec 22, 2012

Brazilian Company Unveils Android-Powered ‘IPHONE’ with 5-MP Camera

Brazilian electronics manufacturer IGB Eletronica on Tuesday unveiled a slew of Android-powered smartphones under the brand name 'IPHONE', raising the possibility of a lawsuit from Apple Inc.

Dec 20, 2012

Sensex Likely to Rise Amid US Fiscal Cliff Agreement Optimism

India’s Sensex is expected to gain on Tuesday as investor sentiment is likely to rise following indications of progress in talks between US President Barack Obama and the Congress leaders to reach an agreement to avert the fiscal cliff.

Dec 18, 2012

Indian Stocks Decline Ahead of RBI Meet

Indian stock markets fell Monday as gains in auto and realty sectors were offset by decline in technology and IT sector shares.

Dec 17, 2012