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Despite upbeat results from Citigroup, the markets traded mixed during the midday after Google disappointed with earnings that fell short of expectations. The Dow gained 25 points to 11,472 while Nasdaq plunged 26 points to 2287.

Despite upbeat results from Citigroup, the markets traded mixed during the midday after Google disappointed with earnings that fell short of expectations. The Dow gained 25 points to 11,472 while Nasdaq plunged 26 points to 2287.

Despite Code Glitch, Sprint Pushes Java for Instinct

The Instinct smartphone will gain a wide range of new software as the result of a contest for Java programmers, despite a behind-the-scenes dispute about standards compliance.

Prince apologises despite Lord's debut...

South Africa vice-captain Ashwell Prince apologised to his team-mates despite a gutsy century in his maiden test innings against England and on his first visit to Lord's in London on Saturday.

Glamorgan win despite Du Toit ton

Mark Wallace's incredible 48 from just 17 balls helped Glamorgan to a dramatic four-wicket win over Leicestershire, despite Jacques du Toit's century.

Vaughan fine despite scare

Yorkshire insist England captain Michael Vaughan will be fit to play in the opening Test match against South Africa at Lord's despite having treatment on a stiff right knee.

Losses Continue In THQ Q1 Despite Wall-E Sales Bump

Losses Continue In THQ Q1 Despite Wall-E Sales Bump [07.30.08] THQ has announced the results of its first quarter, showing sales up to $137.6 million driven by its Wall-E titles and Wii exclusive Big Beach Sports, but still saw Q1 losses up nearly three times over the year prior to $27.2 million. [UPDATE: Execs talk Wall-E performance, budget success on Wii.]

Prince apologetic despite ton

South Africa vice-captain Ashwell Prince apologised to his team-mates despite a gutsy century in his maiden Test innings against England and on his first visit to Lord's here Saturday.

Johnson stays with Queensland despite move

Mitchell Johnson will remain a Queensland player despite his decision to move from Brisbane to Perth. Johnson is keen to live in Western Australia to be closer to his partner Jessica Bratich, a Perth-based karate champion, but he did not want to switch to the Warriors.

Global PC sales strong despite sluggish U.S. economy

Global PC shipments were healthy in the first quarter, despite an ailing U.S. economy, according to research from iSuppli Corp.

India win despite Jayawardene scare

India posted a 33-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international in Colombo on Sunday despite a fighting 94 from skipper Mahela Jayawardene.

India win despite Jayawardene scare

India posted a 33-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international in Colombo on Sunday despite a fighting 94 from skipper Mahela Jayawardene.

CRICKET: Vaughan upbeat despite his poor return with the bat for Yorkshire

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is hopeful of rediscovering his touch despite a disappointing return to action.

Online Home Auction Leader, RealtyBid.com, Thrives Despite Down Economy

RAINBOW CITY, Ala., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite persistent news of a weakening economy, RealtyBid.com, the nation's leader in online home auctions, is still thriving. Second quarter results have confirmed expectations that company performance during the first six months of 2008 outpaced the first half of 2007, which had itself been a record-shattering year for the company. According to CEO/President Tony Isbell, RealtyBid.com, which offers thousands of discounted properties to home buyers and investors each month, saw its traffic increase during the first half of 2008 by an incredible 380 percent compared to the same time period in 2007. Also during the first half of 2008, RealtyBid.com saw its number of new registered bidders rise by 50.

CL to go ahead despite ICC objections

India, Australia and South Africa will go ahead with a $6 million Champions Twenty20 League despite objections from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

SA won't be complacent despite lead: Smith

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has made it plain that despite leading the series 2-0, his side wasn't about to give new England captain Kevin Pietersen a free ride. The two sides meet in the third and final Test at the Oval later today.

CRICKET: India win despite Jayawardene scare

India posted a 33-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international on Sunday despite a fighting 94 from skipper Mahela Jayawardene.

Art Insurer Hiscox Shows Record Profits Despite Troubled Economy

LONDON—The specialist insurer Hiscox reported record profits yesterday, despite the current troubles in the financial sector, reports the Guardian. The London-based firm is best known for its policies covering fine art, kidnapping, and the Olympics.

Cancer tests will continue despite patent wrangle

The Australian hospital laboratory used to test New Zealand women for genetic susceptibility to an aggressive form of breast and ovarian cancer will continue the tests despite a patent row, the Auckland District Health Board says.

Workers contribute to 401(k) plans despite volatility: study

BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Mutual-fund giant Fidelity Investments on Wednesday said despite a weak economy and volatile markets, a study showed workers boosted their average contribution to their corporate defined-contribution plans in the first half of 2008 compared with the same period last year. The company cited an analysis of its 16,723 corporate defined-contribution plans representing 11.5 million participants. "There is no doubt that American workers are feeling the pressure from escalating energy and food prices as well as a slumping real estate market, but the majority are making retirement a priority and staying the course," said Scott David, president of retirement services at Fidelity Investments, in a press release. End of Story

Online retailers experience sales boost despite High Street slowdown

76 per cent of online retailers have increased their sales over the last 12 months, despite a slowdown in consumer spending, according to customer research.

Rich spend on art despite gloomy economic outlook

LONDON: Sotheby's held its contemporary art auction on Tuesday, the last in a series of big London sales that raised more than $1 billion and underlined how the world's super-rich are paying up despite the gloomy economic outlook.

Commercial Mobile Browser Market to Continue Strong Growth, Despite Increased Interest in Open-Source Mobile Browsers, Says ABI Research

Commercial Mobile Browser Market to Continue Strong Growth, Despite Increased Interest in Open-Source Mobile Browsers, Says ABI Research

Report: Vista Adoption Stymied Despite SP1, Mac and Linux Have Opportunities

In November 2007, a King Research study revealed that the majority of IT administrators had no plans to adopt Vista and were looking at alternatives like Mac OS X and Linux. KACE, a systems management company in Mountain View, Calif., commissioned King Research to revisit the study, and the results showed that even fewer IT managers than before plan to deploy Vista, despite the release of SP1.

Champions League to go ahead despite ICC objections

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India, Australia and South Africa will go ahead with a $6 million (3 million pounds) Champions Twenty20 League despite objections from the International Cricket Council (ICC).


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