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Stocks rally after big swings

The Dow gained 143 points to end at 11153. Traders worried about Europe's debt problems were relieved that Germany passed a measure to expand the powers of a regional bailout fund.

Tech earnings help stocks end week with solid gain

The Dow closed 43 points lower, the S&P 500 gained just one point, and the Nasdaq rose 24 points on Friday. For the week, each index was up.

Stocks to open down over debt impasse

Stocks weighed down by Washington debt-limit talks, mixed corporate earnings. Stocks in Europe lifted by second Greek bailout.

Semiconductors giant Intel: from high-tech to commodities?

Semiconductors made Intel. But one analyst says the firm can move beyond semiconductors to become a leading commodity producer of solar panels, smart-grid products.

Stocks end higher as LinkedIn soars on debut

The Dow rose about 45 points, and LinkedIn traded at more than $100 early in the afternoon but fell before closing

Stocks close mixed as Nasdaq ekes out gain

Hewlett-Packard's lowered forecast pulled the Dow down, to close about 68 points lower than the previous session. The Nasdaq barely gained, rising 0.90 points just before closing.

Wii 2: Next Nintendo console confirmed for 2012

Wii 2, Project Cafe, or whatever the successor to the hyper-popular Wii is called, will go on sale in 2012, Nintendo announced this week.

Stocks close mixed amid lackluster trading

Dow rises 23 points to close at highest level in 34 months. But stocks on Nasdaq edge down.

Unemployment drop boosts stocks

Unemployment report showing a gain of 216,000 jobs provided a lift for stocks. With unemployment rate at a two-year low, the Dow rose 56 points.

Car charging network grows in Austin

Local utilities and states push to add car charging stations in anticipation of more E-cars hitting the road.

Tablet computers probably not the best bet for back to school computers

Tablet computers, netbooks, laptops, or desktops? What are your best PC options for the upcoming fall semester?

Semiconductors: Intel Corp. makes best-in-decade profit

Semiconductors business is booming and the world's No. 1 producer has reported its biggest quarterly net income in a decade.

China supercomputer clocks in as world's second-fastest

US and European researchers have named the Nebulae system at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen in southern China the world's second-fastest machine, clocking in behind the US Department of Energy's Jaguar in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

NY attorney general v. Intel: tougher antitrust stance in US?

The New York attorney general's suit against Intel may signal a tougher stance against antitrust violations in the US.

Raj Rajaratnam, arrested for insider trading, also linked to Sri Lanka case

Raj Rajaratnam, who was arrested Friday for insider trading in the US, is also linked to a money-transfer case in Sri Lanka.

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What comes after silicon?

As computer chips get faster, normal materials may not keep up – physics won’t allow it.