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Windows losing its touch
Despite reporting a 30% increase in profit, Microsoft
Executives have said they will give more details of an improved version of Windows for tablets at their developers' conference. The company has also faced challenges with the sales of their smartphone platform Windows Phone 7 despite a partnership with Nokia
Google+'s conquest is on full speed
After two failed attempts at a social network, Google
Apple looking at Hulu
With a hefty hoard of cash, $76.2 billion to be exact, Apple
The possible acquisition could push Apple in to the market held largely by Netflix
Greece in temporary default, Fitch says
Rating agency Fitch has declared Greece under temporary default after the talks of a second bailout. But the agency announced that it sees Greece in a better position to tackle its mountain of debt. The state of default was considered mainly because of the involvement of the private sector, Reuters reported. Under the bailout, banks and insurers will swap their Greek bonds for longer maturities at lower rates.
European banks supporting the bailout and with the most exposure include Deutsche Bank
Pandora on a rocky road
One of the hottest IPOs of the year is already facing problems. Pandora Media
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