BlackBerry’s Z10 boosted quarterly profits for the company after shipping 1 million units since its rollout in January of this year. The Z10 is the first device powered by the BlackBerry 10 operating system, and the company hopes to gain back some of its lost market share. Over 55 percent of Z10 buyers came from competing platforms, which a good sign for the company. However, the market needs more... 

Multiple Web companies are asking antitrust officials to ask Google to change their business practices. Several companies, including Foundem ( a British online shopping service), want the E.U. to negotiate tougher guidelines with Google to protect smaller European competitors. In Europe, Google searches are used more than 80% of the time. The Web companies say the algorithm currently used by Google... 

Earlier this year, Eddie Lampert of ESL Investments appointed himself as acting chief executive officer of Sears Holdings, which has been facing difficulties in the retail market. It’s been more than a decade of work for Lampert, who has been trying to revive the retail company. His hedge fund started buying Kmart in 2002, and owned more than half of the company after its bankruptcy in 2003. Lampert... 

Oracle’s expansive sales team is being blamed for poor performance in the third-quarter. Software sales were a huge miss for the company. Hardware sales are also affecting the business’s profit projections and driving the company’s share price down. Competition from other companies offering cloud or Internet based software is increasing, which has contributed to the decrease in hardware sales. The... 

Companies like Netflix are finding themselves in a position where creating unique content to air is starting to make good business sense. Shows like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and Breaking Bad have a large amount of loyal viewers, and it’s often said that the shows are better than movies. Netflix airs its own shows like Lillyhammer, which also aired on Norway’s NRK network, and have earned... 

The 2013 MLB season is looking to be one of the best. For players Mike Trout, Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Braun, Matt Kemp and Robinson Cano this year has a positive outlook. These guys have big seasons to fill after their performances last year, however, this spring has shown positive notions toward all five guys. Show support by placing your bet online for one of these top players. Mike Trout is one of... 

The Royal Bank of Scotland announced plans to trim down its investment banking business and sell assets in an attempt to satisfy its shareholders and regulators. Stephen Hester, chief executive of R.B.S. initiated a multiyear strategy that refocuses operations and strengthens the bank’s capital. The results will create a smaller bank with acute focus on Britain. “R.B.S. is four years into its recovery... 

Cisco is seeking to meet their customers’ demands for a more sophisticated service that will allow them to manage more business workings through the internet.  The company already controls more than 85% of the business networking hardware market.  John Chambers, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Cisco Systems, is aware of what consumers desire from services and has planned on refocusing the company... 

March Madness is quickly approaching again. If the 2013 tournament is anything like the 2012 tournament, it should be another thriller. Though, a lot of power house schools will attend; it is still anyone’s game. Of course, the Kansas Jayhawks, winners of last year’s tournament, have another great shot at the title this year. The 2013 tournament commences on March 19, 2013 and should include a... 

Real estate remains an important investment. Whether you are seeking a new home, a business or investment property, your search should begin online. The internet has made it easier than ever to find the properties that match your budget and your other needs and desires. By carefully researching properties online, you can save yourself time and money. Begin by choosing keywords that closely match your...