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Dell: Vote on Michael Dell's buyout delayed by shareholders

Dell Inc. founder Michael Dell may have to raise his offer to take the company private for $13.65 a share to tide shareholders over, analysts say.
Saving Money The best laptops for gamers

From the Alienware M17x to Samsung's Series 7 Gamer, here are the top 5 laptops for gamers on the market right now.
Dell buyout gets a key endorsement from ISS

Dell buyout is being recommended to the tech company's shareholders by ISS, a top proxy advisory firm. The Dell buyout would allow founder Michael Dell and partners to take the company private.
Stocks rise on talk of corporate deals

Stocks were up on Wall Street Tuesday on reports that retailers Office Depot and OfficeMax are discussing a merger came after big corporate deals for Heinz and Dell were announced in recent weeks. Stocks of office supplies stores jumped following the news.
Saving Money Slow shopper? Avoid these stores.

Finding great deals on gifts is important,but so is ensuring they arrive in tome for the holidays. If you procrastinate on your holiday shopping, steer clear of these retailers with shipping policies that will cut it close to Christmas.
Stocks edge lower after weak manufacturing report

A surprisingly weak manufacturing report sent stocks lower Monday. December is historically the best month for stocks.
Cyber Monday deals: Electronics are hot, but so is other stuff (+video)

Cyber Monday is in full swing. Here are some ideas about where to look for the best deals, and tips from the experts on how to shop.
Saving Money Black Friday 2012: the best TV deals so far

Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to buy a new TV, and retailers are rolling out the bargains in their Black Friday ads to mark the occasion Here are some of the best deals so far on HDTVs of every size.
Stocks finish higher on optimism over budget talks

Stocks started lower Friday but spiked higher shortly before midday as the top members of the House and Senate spoke at the White House following a closed-door session with President Obama.
Horizons Windows 8 is a go. Now which Windows device to buy?

Windows 8 tablet? Laptop? Finding a Windows 8 device to love.
With Windows 8, Microsoft seeks to re-imagine PC industry

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that the new Surface tablet and the Windows 8 operating system will shake up the ailing PC market.
Stock market erases losses on Fed signals

After spending most of the day in negative territory, the S&P 500 rebounds to eke out a gain after the release of the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting.
How's business in India? Watch Bangalore

Bangalore, known as a magnet for India's technology jobs, is facing competition for investment from other cities, but business conditions are tough across India.
3 smart novels for the last weeks of summer

Three male characters head to the desert hoping to change their lives.
The Reformed Broker You can't win them all. And it's okay.

Even the most brilliant investors make mistakes sometimes, as evidenced this week by recent moves from David Einhorn, one of the most brilliant equity guys in history. When it comes to the market, value traps are inevitable.
The Reformed Broker Microsoft to Apple: We're coming for you now

Microsoft has learned (the hard way) that it cannot sit idly by anymore hoping its partners such as Dell and Hewlett Packard will develop effective hardware. Microsoft now seems ready to become more proactive in its bid to compete with Apple.
3 of the best summer 2012 novels

Old crimes come back to haunt characters in three of the summer's best novels.
Microsoft announces a tablet of its own, the Surface

The tablet comes with a keyboard built into its over and is aimed at Apple's iPad.
Chapter & Verse Richard Ford: Why writing is an act of optimism

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford talks about his new novel "Canada," his memories of the late Raymond Carver, and how art makes life.
US stocks end lower as Europe teeters

The Dow average shed 77 points to end at 12,496 after another day of volatile trading around the globe. The Dow had been down as much as 120 points and up as much as 24 points. This follows triple-digit gains on Tuesday and losses on Monday.
The Reformed Broker If you live by the sword investors, remember you die by it, too

The impressive luck of one hedge fund manager has The Reformed Broker reminding investors that the stated return should never be the focal point - it should always be a question of "how was this return produced."
Stocks rally to erase steep losses

Stocks closed mixed Wednesday after a late rally erased steep losses. The Dow lost seven points to close at 12496
Financial aid. Harvard MBA. Big pay. But student debt still burdens.

Financial aid totaled $54,000, but Joe Mihalic slashed costs to pay off his $101,000 in student loans. Despite top MBA programs' financial aid, students can still graduate with six-figure debt.
Android tablets market is on (Kindle) Fire

Android tablets: Kindle Fire accounted for more than half of all sales by February. But can Amazon's Android tablets take on Apple's iPad?
The New Economy Currency move latest sign of China's transformation

China is transitioning away from being the world's discount manufacturer. But it will have to loosen its currency even more to avoid the pitfalls of development.