Topic: Eastman Kodak Company

Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013

Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.

The 20 most fascinating accidental inventions

Most inventors strive for weeks, months, or years to perfect their products. (Thomas Edison tried thousands of different light bulb filaments before arriving at the ideal mixture of tungsten.) But sometimes, brilliance strikes by accident. Here's a salute to the scientists, chefs, and everyday folk who stumbled upon greatness – and, more important, shared their mistakes with the world.UPDATE: After great reader feedback, we've added five additional accidental inventions: Stainless steel, plastic, ice cream cones, Post-it Notes, and matches.

Eastman Kodak postpones bankruptcy auction on patents

Eastman Kodak Co. canceled an auction hearing to sell more than 1,000 patents in an effort to emerge from bankruptcy protection. In a court filing Friday, Eastman Kodak Co. said it won't keep rescheduling the auction.

Leap year flight of fancy: how to remake the calendar with no leap day

Two professors, an astrophysicist and an economist, propose junking the leap day dependent Gregorian Calendar for a 364-day (52-week) year and a leap week every once in a while.

Bankruptcy protection: Kodak gets a year to reorganize

Bankruptcy protection, sought by Kodak Thursday, gives company until Feb. 15, 2013, to offer reorganization plan. Kodak expects to continue normal operations during bankruptcy protection.

Stocks continue their steady climb

The Dow rose 45 points to close at 12623 Thursday as strong corporate earnings reports and the lowest unemployment claims in almost four years gave investors more reasons  to take risks on stocks

Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy

Eastman Kodak ruled the photography world for over a century, but on Thursday Eastman Kodak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Bankruptcy protection: Kodak makes moves to stave it off

Kodak may file for bankruptcy protection, as analysts wonder if the company will find a buyer for its trove of patents. Bankruptcy protection could hit 'in the coming weeks,' according to one report.

Stocks quiet, but gain for second straight day

The Dow inched up 21.04 points to close at 12418 on a quiet day for the markets

Stocks climb, S&P turns positive for 2011

Stocks rise modestly in the slowest trading day of the year. Stocks on the S&P 500 gain 11 points, pushing the index 8 points above its open at the beginning of the year.

Kodak bankruptcy? Investors dump stock.

Kodak says it has no intentions of filing for bankruptcy. But Kodak confirms hiring law firm specializing in restructuring and share price falls by more than half.

Dow jumps 272 points

Stocks rallied Monday amid hopes for a fix to Europe's debt problems. The Dow went up 272 points to close at 11043, making up nearly a third of last week's losses.

Patents battle: Kodak wins round against Apple

Patents claims by Apple don't hold up, federal panel rules. Despite ruling that Kodak did not violate Apple's digital camera patents, Kodak stock falls.

Patents dispute revived against Apple, RIM

Patents ruling to be reviewed by International Trade Commission, renewing Kodak's hopes of getting royalties agreements with Apple and RIM. Kodak is using its 1,000 digital-imaging patents to boost revenue.

How the patent office almost shut down Hollywood

New book 'The Master Switch' examines the role of the patent office and the history of film – including how Thomas Edison tried to have a movie monopoly.

Opinion: Jobs in America: Puritan values must replace MBA values

Jobs in America will return if hands-on managerial culture – the kind the Puritans exemplified and which created US prosperity – replaces the 'professional' MBA approach to business.

Seven cities that surprised in recession

Akron, Ohio, and Pittsburgh have done unexpectedly well, according to a new ranking of the best and worst performing cities. One lesson: There's more to economic activity than housing.

Kodak takes your Kodachrome away

In a season of underdog triumphs, Oscar contenders jostle for 'little guy' status

The history of the Academy Awards suggests that Hollywood loves a good Cinderella story. Will this year be any different?