The reason for the failure of the tech sector to double-dip in March is because it was already gearing up for a potentially big fourth quarter thanks to Windows 7.

With the S&P 500 Index headed to a mild weekly decline, the information-technology sector has borne the brunt of the damage -- but one analyst sees the sector recapturing its front-running status going into the end of the year.

Cisco Systems has steadily moved into the consumer space where it now offers home networking gear. But is it planning to penetrate deeper into that realm and into the smartphone market?

Dell shares fall in morning activity after the PC maker reports disappointing results for the third fiscal quarter, thanks mostly to a sharp drop in PC sales.

Rumors that wireless giant Nokia Corp. might buy Palm Inc. have helped fuel the U.S. handset maker’s stock this year, but most industry observers doubt such a deal would happen.

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