Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Web pioneer Gross revitalized by green energy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In 1973, when Bill Gross was 15 and cars were lined up at every gas station in Southern California, the aspiring engineer wanted to do something about spiking energy prices. Full Article
Mexico awards highest honor to Sen. Kennedy
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico has awarded Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy the country's highest honor for his work defending the rights of immigrants during his decades in Congress. Full Article
UPDATE 1-Investigators mull T.Italia, Pirelli probe-sources
MILAN, July 19 (Reuters) - Italian magistrates are examining whether Telecom Italia and Pirelli may be held accountable for staff who spied on several Italian public figures, sources familiar with the situation said on Saturday. Full Article
"Dark Knight" sets opening day box office record
LOS ANGELES, July 19 (Reuters) - The new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight," raked in $66.4 million in its opening day to set the single-day box office record, according to its distributor Warner Bros. Full Article
Investigators mull T.Italia, Pirelli probe-sources
MILAN, July 19 (Reuters) - Italian magistrates are looking to see whether Telecom Italia and Pirelli can be held accountable for the actions of their employees who spied on several Italian public figures, sources familiar with the situation said on Saturday. Full Article
KDDI Q1 operating profit to fall 10 pct -Nikkei
TOKYO, July 19 (Reuters) - Japan's No.2 phone company, KDDI Corp , is likely to post a fall of about 10 percent in quarterly operating profit from a year ago, hurt by cancellations of mobile phone services, the Nikkei business daily said on Saturday. Full Article
Motorola sues former executive over iPhone job
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Motorola Inc has sued a former executive for allegedly violating a non-compete agreement and threatening to reveal its trade secrets by taking a job with Apple Inc's iPhone division, the cell phone maker said in a lawsuit. Full Article
UPDATE 1-Motorola sues former executive over iPhone job
LOS ANGELES, July 18 (Reuters) - Motorola Inc has sued a former executive for allegedly violating a non-compete agreement and threatening to reveal its trade secrets by taking a job with Apple Inc's iPhone division, the cell phone maker said in a lawsuit. Full Article
CBS hit "CSI" gets new scientist, or serial killer?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor William Petersen's exit from the CBS hit "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" opens the door for a new character to join the show's crime-busting team -- only this one just could be a crazed killer. Full Article
UPDATE 1-Batman film 'Dark Knight' breaks preview record
LOS ANGELES, July 18 (Reuters) - The new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight," swooped into theaters to gross a record $18.5 million from midnight preview screenings ahead of its official opening on Friday, according to distributor Warner Bros. Full Article
Shrinking market sends Japan Inc buying abroad
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese companies are turning increasingly to overseas acquisitions to drive growth, buy technology and build market share, spurred by a stagnant domestic economy, shrinking population and largely unburdened by subprime credit damage. Full Article
| Symbol | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MINI GOLD | $955.10 | $955.60 |
| MINI SILVER | $18.16 | $18.19 |
