Inside nearly every smartphone, tablet, e-reader, and smartwatch are tiny microprocessors that tell the machine what to do.

Sterling climbed after SoftBank Group agreed to buy ARM Holdings in the biggest takeover of a British company since the country last month decided to leave the EU.

Smartphone chip designer ARM Holdings is to announce that it is being bought by Japan's SoftBank for more than £23bn, according to reports.

The London market ended lower yesterday with traders concerned that Greece’s debt talks will see it default next week unless a deal is agreed.

Intel is faring better outside than inside. The division that powers remote servers known as the cloud helped boost the chipmaker’s fourth-quarter bottom line by 39%, to $3.7bn (€3.2bn). 

Smart watches are all the rage. Well, at least the notion of smart watches is. But are smart watches really worth the money? Will they rank high on wish lists for this holiday season? Will the segment all-out explode in 2014?

The lawn is a natural playground for dogs and cats, but you can minimise the damage they cause, says Kya deLongchamps.

Microsoft opened up an incomplete version of Windows 8 for the public to download and test yesterday, looking to rev up excitement for its slick, new-look operating system it hopes will restore its fading tech supremacy.

The London market made scant progress today as an IMF endorsement of the UK government’s deficit-busting plans was overshadowed by wider fears over the global recovery.

Mining stocks held the FTSE 100 Index above the 6000 barrier today as copper prices hit a record high.

The FTSE 100 Index closed in the red for a second straight session today after a mixed report on the US jobs market.

Cautious trading ahead of key US jobs data left the FTSE 100 Index in the red today as investors moved to lock-in recent gains.

Mining and banking stocks pulled the FTSE 100 Index into the red today despite strong gains for microchip designer ARM and Marks & Spencer.

The London market pushed ahead today as strong gains for microchip designer ARM and engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce helped offset more retail woe.

BOHEMIANS have been drawn against Welsh side TNS (now The New Saints, formerly Total Network Solutions) in the Champions League second round qualifying round.

The FTSE 100 Index relapsed into the red today as it gave back Tuesday's gains on persistent fears over the Greek debt crisis.

The FTSE 100 Index shed almost 1% today after weaker metal prices caused a slump for shares in mining companies.

Stunning results from US giant Apple sent UK blue-chip digital technology firm ARM Holdings to the top of the FTSE 100 Index today.

Italy’s Giuliano Razzoli took the lead in the men’s slalom following the first run at Whistler Creekside on Saturday.

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Technology-based stocks took a battering today after a profits warning from bluetooth chip maker CSR.

Shares in chip designer ARM Holdings fell 18% today as investors gave a lukewarm reaction to the acquisition of US technology firm Artisan.

The complete draw for the first and second qualifying rounds of the UEFA Champions League has been made today.

Shares in software group Sage sparkled today after a reassuring update soothed jittery investors.

Strong gains in the telecom and finance sectors helped lift the London market today as blue-chip shares raced ahead.

A grim week on the London market ended with the FTSE 100 Index enjoying modest gains.

The FTSE 100 index is down 67.5 points at 4512.8 - its lowest since September 21.

The London market has plunged to new lows. The FTSE 100 Index fell 72.1 points to 4580.3, its lowest point for nine months.

Leading shares slumped to 8-month lows in midmorning deals, with just one blue chip in positive territory as investors fretted over Wall Street's precipitous falls overnight, yesterday's dismal retails data and a raft of poor news from the US tech sector, dealers said.

The FTSE 100 Index has lost 79.8 points to close at a fresh eight-month low of 4771.9.

The London market is gaining ground as tech and telecom shares recover from yesterday's sell-off.

The FTSE 100 Index has shrugged off further weakness in the telecom sector today to close up 33.6 points at 5204.8.

Signs of improved trading conditions, particularly in the telecoms sector, helped the FTSE 100 Index move ahead 48.6 points to 5174.1 by the close.

The FTSE 100 Index closed 11.7 points higher at 5165.6, helped by encouraging figures from BP.

The FTSE 100 Index is edging towards the 5200 mark, gaining 32.1 points at 5193.1.

London traders have taken their lead from developments overseas as the FTSE 100 Index closed higher for a second successive session.

The FTSE 100 Index is building on yesterday's much-needed gains, rising by 38.6 to 5139.3 at mid-morning.

THE London market closed at its lowest point for more than a month yesterday after being dragged down by hi-tech stocks.

Shares on the London market have slumped amid concerns about the global economy.

The London market has ended the day with its head above water thanks to rises in tech and telecom stocks.

Seven-times Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras begins the defence of his title against Spanish left-hander Francisco Clavet, currently ranked 35th in the Champions Race.

Resuts of today's play:

A subdued session saw the FTSE-100 Index close down as a raft of discouraging economic news.