News tagged with consumer business
Eastman Kodak 1Q loss widens
(AP) -- Eastman Kodak Co. said Friday that its first-quarter loss widened on hefty charges related to its reorganization under bankruptcy protection and a drop in sales.
Apr 27, 2012 |
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How does the global financial crisis affect consumer decision making?
Consumers who feel financially deprived are more likely to seek scarce products, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2012 |
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Sony turnaround plan 'ordinary': analysts
Sony has little chance of winning back its reputation as an innovator or vaulting ahead of stronger rivals with the "ordinary" turnaround plan its new chief unveiled last week, analysts said.
Apr 15, 2012 |
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Harry Potter breaks e-book lockdown
(AP) -- The Harry Potter books are finally on sale in electronic form, and they have a special magical touch to them: In a break with industry practices, the books aren't locked down by encryption, which means consumers ...
Mar 27, 2012 |
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Reports: HP to combine printer, PC divisions
(AP) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. is combining its printing and PC units to save money, according to published reports.
Mar 20, 2012 |
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Barriers fall between TV, Internet
You say TV, I say Internet. Toe-mate-o, toe-mah-to.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Kodak to stop making cameras, digital frames
Kodak says it will stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in order to focus on its more profitable businesses.
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Apple's TV presence is strong at CES, though it's not there
At the Consumer Electronics Show, models walked around with large, lightweight flat-screen televisions showing vivid nature scenes, executives waved next-generation "magic" remote controls and audiences were treated to demonstrations ...
Jan 10, 2012 |
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Overburdened by holiday debt? Pay down loans with highest interest rates first
(PhysOrg.com) -- The presents have been opened. The tree has been put away. Now come the bills. What is the best way to tackle holiday debt? Pay down the loan with the highest interest rate first.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jan 04, 2012 |
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Hollywood, Silicon Valley spar over online piracy bill
Hollywood sparred with Silicon Valley in the US Congress on Wednesday at a hearing on a controversial bill intended to crack down on online piracy.
Nov 16, 2011 |
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'Rogue websites' bill introduced in US House
US lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would give US authorities more tools to crack down on websites accused of piracy of movies, television shows and music and the sale of counterfeit goods.
Oct 27, 2011 |
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Moody's lowers Sony rating outlook
Ratings agency Moody's Tuesday lowered the outlook for Sony's A3 long-term debt rating to "negative" as the global electronics giant faces weakening demand for LCD televisions.
Oct 18, 2011 |
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Google buys German local bargain website
Google said Monday that it has bought German local bargain website DailyDeal as the Internet titan seeks to expand its local deals program to users outside the United States.
Sep 19, 2011 |
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Cisco cuts long-term sales growth forecast
(AP) -- Cisco Systems Inc. lowered its long-term sales forecast on Tuesday, acknowledging that its days of heady growth won't return in the foreseeable future.
Sep 13, 2011 |
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Gartner sharply lowers 2011 PC growth forecast
Technology research firm Gartner has sharply lowered its forecast for personal computer sales growth for 2011, citing the weak economy and the impact of tablet computers.
Sep 08, 2011 |
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