Stocks mostly fell today but ended off their lows as investors moved into technology and health care shares.

The EU Commission is proposing to give €15m in aid to help former computer workers in Ireland find new jobs.

US stocks slumped today as investors fretted over a rise in unemployment claims and the prospect of more bank failures.

THE world’s largest computer-chip maker, Intel, last night said third-quarter profit fell 35% amid price cuts and market share losses.

EARNING $1 million per hour, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson has shot to number three on the latest Forbes magazine American rich list, the first on which all 400 members were billionaires.

APPLE Computer has recalled 1.8 million Sony-built laptop batteries that could overheat and catch fire.

Apple Computer Inc today recalled 1.8 million Sony-built laptop batteries that could overheat and catch fire.

Japanese stocks dropped for a third day, led by technology-related companies such as Canon Inc, after brokerages cut earnings estimates for Dell Inc and Apple Computer Inc.

Apple Computer Inc yesterday posted a quarterly profit that quadrupled as the company sold more than 6.5 million iPods, the digital music player that has rejuvenated the maker of Macintosh computers.

US companies, which have been reluctant to part with their mountain of cash, may start spending more of it - and spur the economy in the process.

Personal-computer shipments worldwide will grow at a slower rate than originally anticipated in the third quarter this year, says JPMorgan Chase & Co.

MICHAEL DELL, founder and chief executive of Dell Inc, the world’s second-biggest maker of personal computers, dashed hopes yesterday that a “big bang” rebound in personal computer shipments is occurring.

DELL INC, the world’s second-largest personal computer maker, has said second-quarter profit rose to 24 cents a share as sales increased, while net income was $621 million in the period ended August 1.