Technology Report: Microsoft shares flirt with dotcom-boom levels on iPad app report

	Click to View in Browser 03/18/2014 Microsoft shares flirt with dotcom-boom levels on iPad app report (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's shares scaled levels last seen in the dotcom boom following reports that the company plans to unveil an iPad version of its Office software suite, potentially generating billions of dollars in revenue. Oracle says new software sales rose 4 percent in third quarter SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp on Tuesday said new software sales and Internet-based software subscriptions in its fiscal third quarter rose 4 percent from a year earlier. Alibaba leaning toward NYSE listing: Wall Street Journal (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is leaning toward listing its shares on IntercontinentalExchange Group's New York Stock Exchange instead of Nasdaq OMX Group's exchange, according to the Wall Street Journal. Apple replaces iPad 2 with iPad 4, launches cheaper iPhone 5C (Reuters) - Apple Inc said it would offer an iPad 4 tablet in place of the mid-range iPad 2 at the same price and the company launched a cheaper, lower capacity version of its plastic-backed iPhone 5C in Australia, China and some European countries. Adobe's quarterly results beat estimates (Reuters) - Adobe Systems Inc, the maker of Photoshop and Acrobat software, reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue, helped by strong demand for its digital marketing software. Google, Viacom settle landmark YouTube lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc has settled a landmark copyright lawsuit in which Viacom Inc accused the Internet search company of posting its programs on the YouTube video service without permission. Wal-Mart entry into used videogames trade threatens GameStop (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc will allow U.S. shoppers to trade in used videogames for anything from groceries to gadgets, a move that could dent the profit of GameStop Corp, the largest dealer of used videogames. Alibaba to hold U.S. IPO kick off meeting on March 25 HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will hold the kickoff meeting for its planned U.S. initial public offering on March 25, setting in motion the most high-profile listing since Facebook Inc's offering nearly two years ago, sources familiar with the plans said on Tuesday. Google targets consumers' wrists for next frontier with Android watch project SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year, enlisting a variety of partners and signaling the Internet company's intent to play a leading role in what could be the next big computing market. Mt. Gox updates website, allows customers to check bitcoin balances (Reuters) - Mt. Gox, a leading bitcoin exchange that late last month filed for bankruptcy protection, updated its website on Tuesday to allow customers to log in and verify their wallet, or account, balance. Related Video Battle on for stakes in Alibaba debut Active MRI sheds light on the body in motion 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