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Israel Stocks: Israel stocks off; ICL hit after potash reports

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:58:00 GMT

Israel stocks declined, led lower by weakness in Israel Chemicals after reports that potash pricing had dropped in new contracts.

Top Ten: MarketWatch's top stories of the week

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:29:00 GMT

In these distressing times, regulation and the big hand of government show no sign of letting up as a front-burner issue for the investing public. This week's headlines proved no exception.

After Hours: Traders look to tech shares, GM in late action

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:48:00 GMT

Investors eye shares in big tech firms and born-again U.S. automaker General Motors in late trading.

Goldman analyst goes on offensive with tech

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Goldman Sachs analyst David Bailey says now is the time to shift to the offensive with tech stocks.

Tech Stocks: Tech stocks end the week with small gains

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Technology stocks managed to close with mild gains as bellwethers such as Yahoo Inc. helped boost the sector ahead scheduled earnings reports next week from IBM Corp., Google Inc. and Intel Corp.

Google's trademark stance draws another lawsuit

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:16:00 GMT

The language-training software maker sues for trademark infringement, the latest in a string of litigation efforts targeting the Internet giant’s use of trademarks in search ads.

Corrections: IBM earnings set for July 16

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:44:00 GMT

In a story about IBM’s earnings, scheduled for July 16, IBM’s earnings for the second quarter of 2008 were incorrectly reported. IBM (TICKER:IBM) made an adjustment to earnings in March of this year that lowered its earnings to $1.97 a share. See corrected story.

Earnings Outlook: IBM may keep profits steady despite sales decline

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:25:00 GMT

The latest round of tech-sector earnings is set to begin in full force next week, with IBM Corp. set to deliver its second-quarter results with a report that could set the tone for the rest of the year for the tech sector.

Earnings Outlook: Google seen posting growth, but at slower pace

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Despite the troubled economy and sagging prices paid for the search giant’s online advertising, Wall Street expects Google Inc. to issue an earnings report next Thursday showing profit and sales gains for the second quarter ended in June.

Infosys profit jumps 17%, beating estimates

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:25:00 GMT

India's Infosys Technologies says its quarterly net profit rose a better-than-expected 17.3%, but it also makes bleak forecasts, citing difficult business conditions and a strengthened rupee.