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Intel Meets 1st Quarter Expectations Despite PC Slowdown
Intel Corp., the world’s largest maker of chips for PCs, is sticking to its guns amid a drastic slowdown in computer sales.
Oakland Hoping Reducing Drug Sales Will Curb Violence
Getting rid of open-air drug sales will reduce violence—particularly in Oakland, which recently hired a consultant known for adopting that tactic as New York City’s top cop, a University of California at Berkeley law professor said Monday.
Apple Sells 2 Million iPhone 5s In 1st 3 Days In China
Apple is reporting sales of more than two million iPhone 5s in China during its first three days on the market.
Amazon To Collect Taxes From Massachusetts Residents
Online retailer Amazon.com has reached a deal with Massachusetts to start collecting the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax from Bay State residents.
Best Ways To Save During The Holiday Sales Rush
The race is on to be first in line for this year’s best deals on holiday gifts: Black Friday is almost here. Every year, the stores open earlier in the wee hours of the morning, some even open at midnight after Thanksgiving Day, while other stores start the Black Friday sales on Turkey Day itself. If you’re going to get up that early (on a day off, no less), it is important to be prepared.
Toyota Widens Global Sales Lead Over General Motors
Toyota has widened its global sales lead over General Motors because its factories have recovered from last year’s earthquake.
Small Tablet Sales Forecasted To Double As New iPad Expected To Be Unveiled
A research group is forecasting that sales of smaller tablets will double this year with the expected announcement of a mini iPad on Tuesday.
Apple Stock Soars To Over $700 For 1st Time On iPhone 5 Sales
Apple’s stock has reached $700 for the first time, setting a record for the company the day after it announced that orders for its iPhone 5 topped 2 million in the first 24 hours.
Apple iPhone 5 Sales Set Record
Apple said iPhone 5 preorders topped 2 million in 24 hours, more than double the amount of iPhone 4S preorders.
August Bay Area Home Sales Hit 6-Year High
DataQuick said Friday that nearly 8,600 new and existing houses and condominiums were sold in the nine-county region last month, up more than 14 percent from the same period last year.
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