technology sector

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  Apple to Garmin seen poised to extend surge in stock buybacks

  By Chris Burritt, Bloomberg  |  April 11, 2013

  Apple Inc., Analog Devices Inc. and Garmin Ltd. are among the U.S. companies with the most firepower to extend the biggest surge in stock buybacks since the 1980s.

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  Global gold demand drops 11% in Q3

  By Press Release  |  November 15, 2012

  Global gold demand in Q3 2012 was 1,084.6 tons, down 11% from the record Q3 2011 figure of 1,223.5 tons.

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  BlackBerry Loses Top Spot to Apple at Home: Corporate Canada

  By Hugo Miller, Bloomberg  |  March 22, 2012

  Research In Motion Ltd. has been ousted from the top spot for smartphone shipments in its home market for the first time, trailing Apple Inc.’s iPhone.

• Buffett picks up 64 million shares of IBM

  By Canaccord Genuity Morning Coffee  |  November 15, 2011

  Warren Buffett revealed on CNBC that Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) had purchased 64 million shares (~$10.7 billion worth) of IBM, or roughly 5.5% of the company

• Can equities continue to climb wall of worry?

  By Michael J. McFarlin  |  March 1, 2011

  Equities have continued their impressive rally since their March 2009 low. As earnings grow, other problems may be brewing to hamper further growth

• Hedge fund hit in Galleon-related SEC action

  By Press Release  |  January 10, 2011

  The SEC alleges that Robert Feinblatt -- principal of New York investment adviser Trivium Capital Management -- engaged in insider trading.

• Bond & equity report for Feb. 19

  By Rich Roscelli, Paul Brittain  |  February 19, 2010

  Bonds & equities analysis and outlook.