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Toys ‘R’ Us faces challenges with new tablet 'Tabeo'
Jeff Horwich Sep 10, 2012
Toys 'R' Us will release a new tablet that's designed just for kids. But getting into the tablet hardware business could prove to be a grown-up challenge.
Avoid getting burned by Java
Adriene Hill Aug 31, 2012
Oracle announces a new patch for its Java software.
Consumer confidence vs. consumer sentiment
Paddy Hirsch Aug 28, 2012
Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains the difference between consumer confidence and consumer sentiment.
How consumers view the economy
Dan Bobkoff Aug 28, 2012
The consumer confidence and consumer sentiment indices come out this week. Analysts will be looking to see what they tell us about the U.S. economic recovery.
Consumer confidence varies from state to state
Frank Newport Aug 15, 2012
Our latest reporting on U.S. consumer confidence says it jumped up last month. But what does that mean where you live?
Japanese electronic companies suffer losses
Jeremy Hobson Aug 2, 2012
In Japan, two big electronics companies are reporting disappointing earnings this morning. Sony is reporting a $316 million quarterly loss. And Sharp announced a $1.2 billion loss, which was much worse than expected.
Retail sales fall for third straight month
Sally Herships Jul 17, 2012
Americans spent less on cars, computers and other retail items in June, held back by concerns about job stability and the global economy.
Retailers report disappointing June sales data
Jeff Horwich Jul 5, 2012
Amidst glimpses of positive economic indicators, dismal consumer confidence continues as retail sales figures are down for chain stores in June.
Consumer confidence down, not good for Obama
Frank Newport Jun 27, 2012
Gallup's editor-in-chief talks about the negative numbers on consumer confidence in the U.S., and how it might affect the presidential election.
Microsoft unveils new Surface tablet
Heidi N. Moore Jun 19, 2012
There's a new tablet in town. It's called the Surface, and it's Microsoft's answer to the iPad. But will the new product, complete with a keyboard and running Windows, be able to compete in the tablet market?
