Topic: Texas Instruments Inc.

Euro deal boosts US stocks – for now

Euro deal would centralize oversight over European Union nations' budgets. The euro deal boosted the Dow 173 points in midday trading, but Britain is a holdout and euro agreements in the past have ultimately disappointed investors.

Tablet computers: Are they worth it?

Tablet computers – outside of the iPad – aren't selling well. The dearth of sales of tablet computers are hurting semiconductor companies.

Stocks snap six-day losing streak; VIX falls

The Dow gained about 75 points, as stocks closed higher for the first time in June

Stocks end lower for sixth straight session

After Ben Bernanke's worrisome outlook on Tuesday, stocks fell Wednesday, with the Dow losing about 21 points

Stocks end higher, led by materials, energy

After Standard & Poor's downgraded its outlook on US debt Monday and sent stocks downward, stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow gaining about 65 points

Stocks sink after S&P downgrades US outlook

Standard and Poor's cut its outlook for long-term US credit on Monday, sending US stocks downward

Don't chase analog chip stocks!

After the merger of Texas Instruments and National Semiconductor, it may be tempting to invest in analog chips, but it's not likely to pay off

Tech stocks edge higher with M&A boost

Tech stocks got a mild boost from Texas Instruments' bid for National Semiconductor. While tech stocks edged up, however, the Dow and S&P fell slightly.

The $4 trillion man: one of five things to watch April 5

Rep. Paul Ryan set to unveil $4 trillion in budget cuts over next 10 years, plus National Semiconductor deal and the apps grand jury.

Stocks close mixed amid lackluster trading

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

BlackBerry PlayBook: Why BlackBerry owners will love this tablet

BlackBerry PlayBook goes on sale next month, a year after the original iPad. So, is the BlackBerry tablet worth the wait?

Stocks plunge amid widespread global jitters

Dow sees biggest drop in seven months and falls below 12,000. European stocks drop to lowest level of the year.

Stocks tumble. Dow down nearly 170 points.

US stocks tumbled at midday after reports about a trade deficit in China and weak jobless claims in the US.

American Innovation: 13 Born-in-the-USA inventions

There is a long history of innovation in America's relatively short existence; from lone inventors experimenting in garages to collaborating and competing with international scientists. Many of the following 13 inventions have become fixtures in daily life.

Stock market news: Euro edges down

Stock market news centers on the euro, which drifted back from a two-month high versus the dollar.

On back-to-school weekend, bargains abound online

Traditional back-to-school shopping is under way, and this year the average family is expected to spend $606 on back-to-school supplies.

Inventing American jobs: How small steps become big industries

Innovation is necessary to build new jobs to replace those lost in the recession. So how do you innovate? Consider the integrated circuit. It was just a matter of taking the next logical step.

Cell phone projectors by 2010?

Horizon highlights – CES edition

Philippines tries to edge out India for U.S. outsourcing jobs

Employee cutbacks in the US force firms to shift overseas, creating as many as 600,000 new jobs for Filipinos.

Christianity in a Chinese workplace? For some.

A strategic semiconductor firm gets leeway on promoting faith in its halls.