Computer experts brace for "Conficker" worm

BOSTON (Reuters) - A malicious software program that has infected millions of computers could enter a more menacing phase on Wednesday, from an outright attack to a quiet mutation that would further its spread.
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:17:16 +0200

Website offers emotional rescue from economy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stressed out by the economy? The U.S. more
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:56:37 +0200

Canadians find vast computer spy network: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canadian researchers have uncovered a vast electronic spying operation that infiltrated computers and stole documents from government and private offices around the world, including those of the Dalai Lama, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:12:08 +0100

IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems

NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems Inc, sources with knowledge of the matter said, a move that could bolster the technology giant against rivals in the high-end computer server market.
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:05:00 +0100

IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems: report

BANGALORE (Reuters) - IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems Inc for at least $6.5 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, in a deal that could bolster their computer server products against rivals such as Hewlett-Packard Co.
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:21:45 +0100

Roche's $46.8 billion Genentech deal outshines others

ZURICH (Reuters) - It is buying up less than half of Genentech Inc for a whopping $46.8 billion, but Switzerland's Roche Holding AG may have clinched the best of this year's three big drug deals.
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:34:01 +0100

Roche wins Genentech with raised $46.8 billion offer

ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG has struck a deal with Genentech Inc to acquire all outstanding shares in the U.S. more
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:35:24 +0100

Roche buys Genentech for $46.8 billion

ZURICH (Reuters) - Genentech's board has recommended its shareholders accept an increased offer from Roche Holding AG to buy all outstanding shares in Genentech Inc for $95 per share in cash.
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:32:23 +0100

United Tech to cut 11,600 jobs

BOSTON (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp cut its 2009 profit target by about 13 percent and said it would eliminate 11,600 jobs as it no longer anticipates an economic recovery this year.
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:50:23 +0100

Roche, Genentech in talks on $47 billion deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc said on Monday it would acquire Schering-Plough Corp for $41.1 billion, uniting the makers of cholesterol drugs Zetia and Vytorin in the second megadeal for big pharma in weeks.
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:18:16 +0100

Cybersecurity chief Beckstrom resigns

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government's director for cybersecurity resigned on Friday, criticizing the excessive role of the National Security Agency in countering threats to the country's computer systems.
Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:46:24 +0100

Apple introduces new Mac desktop computers

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc refreshed its line of Mac desktop computers, adding stronger capabilities and nudging some prices lower as consumer spending feels the pinch of the recession.
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:07:32 +0100

U.S. government vows not to use "waterboarding"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder ruled out the use of "waterboarding" more
Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:37:36 +0100

China premier says stimulus is off to good start

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's stimulus spending has started to nudge the economy in the right direction but the global financial crisis could still take a turn for the worse, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told an online forum on Saturday.
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:42:24 +0100

Obama reassures Canada on open trade

OTTAWA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday assured Canada, his country's biggest trading partner, he would not pursue protectionist policies and the two neighbors agreed to cooperate on cleaner energy technology.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:57:52 +0100

Obama in Canada to address fears of protectionism

OTTAWA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will agree on Thursday to work together on environmentally friendly energy technology as both leaders move forward to tackle climate change.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:44:29 +0100

Corning slashes up to 4,900 jobs to cut costs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Corning Inc posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results and outlook on Tuesday due to a significant decline in demand for glass for televisions and computer monitors, and said it would eliminate up to 4,900 jobs to cut costs.
Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:38:22 +0100

Fiat and Chrysler strike alliance amid crisis

MILAN/DETROIT (Reuters) - Italy's Fiat said on Tuesday it would be given a 35 percent stake in struggling U.S. more
Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:34:01 +0100

Satyam to appoint bankers to find buyer: report

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The new board of fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services Ltd is looking to appoint up to three investment banks to explore the possibility of finding a buyer for the Indian outsourcer, the Economic Times reported on Monday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:10:41 +0100

Former Satyam chief may have siphoned cash: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - B. Ramalinga Raju, the founder and former head of Satyam Computer Services may have skimmed huge amounts of cash from the company, rather than padded its books as he claims, according to a report in the New York Times that cited a person involved in the Satyam investigation.
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:24:20 +0100

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