Technology Report: HP posts huge quarterly loss

	Click to View in Browser 08/22/2012 HP posts huge quarterly loss SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co reported on Wednesday a loss of $8.85 billion after a massive writedown of the value of its services business, most of which was related to its purchase of EDS. California jurors get to work in Apple vs. Samsung trial SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Nine jurors began deliberating on Wednesday in Apple Inc's high stakes patent lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, a process that could take several days due to the complex legal issues in play. Brokers say Nasdaq's Facebook compensation plan not enough NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's $62 million compensation plan for firms harmed by technical problems during Facebook's market debut does not go far enough, broker-dealers said in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Analysis: In Apple vs. Samsung, alchemy of damages takes the stage SAN JOSE, Calif (Reuters) - Between the hotshot designers and brainy engineers Apple Inc questioned for three weeks in the company's bitterly fought patent battle against Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, a marketing expert from MIT took Apple's lawyers all of three minutes. JMP starts Zynga with "market outperform" rating, shares jump (Reuters) - JMP Securities initiated coverage on Zynga Inc with a "market outperform" rating, Dow Jones reported, sending the social gaming company's shares up as much as 10 percent. Apple, Foxconn improve China plants, but more to do: audit TAIPEI/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc and Foxconn have improved working conditions at Chinese factories that make most of the world's iPads and iPhones, according to auditors the firms enlisted to monitor the process, but tough tasks lie ahead. Apple, Samsung make final pitch to jury SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc's worldwide legal crusade against the Android mobile operating system drew toward a climax on Tuesday as the iPhone maker's attorneys accused Samsung of taking a shortcut by copying Apple's designs after realizing it could not keep up. PayPal deepens retail drive in Discover payments deal SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - EBay Inc's PayPal online payments service has gained access to millions of stores across the United States through an agreement with Discover Financial Services, extending its reach beyond the Web and into the physical world. Your Money: Trashing your ex on Facebook may cost you (Reuters) - The old maxim goes: If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. For divorcing spouses, that may actually constitute legal advice in these days where Internet and social media sites have become a significant part of many people's daily lives. Divorce is an emotionally charged topic, but letting it all out in a public forum can lead you right into court, sued for libel or having a harsher judgment levied against you in a divorce settlement. T-Mobile USA to offer unlimited data service option NEW YORK (Reuters) - T-Mobile USA, the No. 4 U.S. mobile provider, will sell a new unlimited data service option to its customers for a monthly fee in a direct challenge to its bigger rival Sprint Nextel, the only other big U.S. provider selling unlimited services. Related Video Scientists aim to blow the roof off hurricane research Rotating house puts new spin on eco-living Mediafile A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend