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HP and Dell, big suitors for small company

Marketplace  Mon, 08/23/2010 - 14:31

Just before Hewlett-Packard and Dell offered to buyout 3PAR, a data storage company, 3PAR's investors were deciding whether to sell the company or hold out for better future returns.

Marketplace's Janet Babin looks into why 3PAR caught the eye of the two computer giants.


 

Intel and McAfee, combining computer chips and security

Marketplace  Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:13

Initially, it may seem Intel's acquisition of computer security company McAfee is an odd one. But Marketplace's Janet Babin reports that it's a merger that makes sense.


 

Mixed signals on jobless numbers

Marketplace  Fri, 06/05/2009 - 10:55

Unemployment hit its highest rate since 1983, though the pace of layoffs let up in May. So have we turned a corner in this recession?

Janet Babin reports.


 

FDIC limits weak banks' interest rates

Marketplace  Fri, 05/29/2009 - 10:49

The FDIC says it will stop weak banks from luring customers with interest rates that exceed the going market rate.

As Janet Babin reports, it could save a lot of money in the long run.


 

Diagnosis for Mass. health care: Pricey

Marketplace  Thu, 05/28/2009 - 11:10

Since Massachusetts reformed its health care system in 2006, it's achieved almost universal insurance coverage.

But a new study says the overhaul is being undermined by rising costs and other issues. Janet Babin reports.


 

Swine flu yields bad news for farmers

Marketplace  Tue, 05/26/2009 - 10:43

Farmers in the Southeast are worried they won't have enough help from seasonal migrant workers due to fallout from the swine flu.

Janet Babin reports.


 

Preventing ads from topping Google

Marketplace  Fri, 05/15/2009 - 13:33

Ever since Google started selling ads above its search list, competitors have been able to place themselves above searches.

But businesses may be able to use trademark confusion as legal means to stop the practice. Janet Babin reports.


 

Intel denies sales tactics were illegal

Marketplace  Wed, 05/13/2009 - 13:25

The E.U. hit chip-maker Intel with a $1.5 billion antitrust fine for alleged illegal sales tactics, which was good news to competitor AMD.

But Intel denies the practices were illegal, and says it will appeal. Janet Babin reports.


 

Why Costco's sales have dropped

Marketplace  Thu, 05/07/2009 - 11:09

Wholesale retailer Costco said its net sales fell more than expected in April. Janet Babin explains why.


 

Pork producers fight against swine flu

Marketplace  Wed, 04/29/2009 - 11:35

The swine flu outbreak has taken a big bite out of the pork industry. Will the pork industry be able to reshape its image to bounce back?

Janet Babin reports.