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BlackBerry maker RIM to open innovation zone in Kochi

The manufacturers of BlackBerry, Research in Motion (RIM), will Thursday open an innovation zone for BlackBerry technologies in Kochi, with a view to motivating young Indian entrepreneurs.

Samsung Mobile is the most attractive brand in India: report

Samsung Mobile has emerged as the most attractive brand in the country according to 'India's Most Attractive Brand 2013', a research-based report by Trust Research Advisory (TRA).

Don't want to pull a Facebook: NYSE runs Twitter IPO test

The New York Stock Exchange on Saturday did a test run of Twitter's highly anticipated market debut, as it seeks to avoid the types of problems that plagued Facebook's initial public offering on rival Nasdaq.

Google shares break $1,000 barrier as mobile ads boost revenue

Google Inc shares jumped past $1,000 on Friday as investors bet on the Internet company's continued dominance of the mobile and video advertising businesses.

After Twitter, 'Candy Crush Saga' creator King.com files for IPO

King.com Ltd, the British mobile gaming company best known for its hit puzzle game 'Candy Crush Saga', has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.

Twitter IPO: Saudi billionaire Prince will hold on to stake

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal says he will not sell any of his shares in microblogging site Twitter Inc when it goes public, and expects the firm's IPO to hit the market later this year or in early 2014.

Analysts downgrade Microsoft after poor results; shares plunge 9 percent

Microsoft Corp shares fell 9 percent in early trading, a day after the software company posted dismal quarterly results due to weak demand for PCs and disappointing sales of its Surface tablets.

Samsung shares down to 9-month low over weak outlook

Shares in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd slumped 3 percent to nine-month lows on Wednesday, as investors braced for weaker-than-expected earnings from the smartphone maker for the April-to-June period.

Citi files claim with Nasdaq for compensation from Facebook IPO

Citi filed the claim on Monday, which is the deadline for applications from firms seeking to participate in the $62 million compensation plan, but is still looking at all of its options, including legal options.

BlackBerry shares fall after Goldman downgrade

BlackBerry stock fell nearly 4 percent on Monday after Goldman Sachs cut its rating, citing a disappointing US launch for the smartphone maker's new touchscreen device, the BlackBerry Z10.