FTSE cites "human rights" concerns at DuPont and UPS (Reuters)

Reuters - Major U.S. corporations DuPont Co and United Parcel Service Inc were among eight companies removed from a social investment index series because of concerns about human rights, climate change and similar matters, the UK index provider FTSE Group said.

Oil price surges after Midwest pipeline shuts down (AP)

AP - Oil prices surged Friday after a pipeline that delivered oil to Midwest refineries was shut down, raising questions about how long the supply may be disrupted.

Security firms issue warning over email worm (AFP)

AFP - Computer security firms issued warnings on Friday over a computer virus that arrives by email offering downloads of "free sex movies" or documents.

Wall Street gains as economic outlook brightens (Reuters)

Reuters - The Dow and S&P 500 were on track on Friday to close the week with a seventh gain in the last eight sessions, a period that has seen investors worst fears about the economy start to dissipate.

Where to Buy a Home for Less Than $800 a Month (U.S. News & World Report)

U.S. News & World Report - While the nation's real estate crash has been a nightmare for homeowners, it has created some outstanding opportunities for would-be buyers. Home prices in 20 major cities dropped 33 percent from the summer of 2006 to the spring of 2009--and in certain markets, the plunge was even steeper. At the same time, the federal government's efforts to revive the housing market have helped drive financing costs to record lows. Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates fell to an average of 4.32 percent for the week ending September 2. That's the lowest level in nearly 40 years of record-keeping. ...

WikiMobile Encyclopedia lets you bring Wikipedia on the road (Appolicious)

Appolicious - How much do two million Wikipedia articles weigh? About as much as your Android phone. WikiMobile Encyclopedia delivers the content of Wikipedia to your phone in an Android app. It works, but it's not the only game in town for accessing Wikipedia material over a cell phone.

New GM CEO's pay package worth $9 million (AP)

AP - New General Motors Co. CEO Daniel Akerson will get the same $9 million pay package as the man he replaced, Ed Whitacre.

New GM CEO to receive $1.7 million cash salary (Reuters)

Reuters - General Motors Co's new chief executive, Dan Akerson, will receive a $1.7 million cash salary as well as stock grants, the U.S. government-owned automaker said on Friday.

UBS downgrades Intuit on stock price rise (AP)

AP - Financial software maker Intuit Inc. remains an "attractive story," with strong results despite a difficult economy, a UBS analyst said Friday.

Google's Android to be world No. 2 in 2010: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Google Inc's Android software will become the world's second most popular operating system for cell phones this year, leapfrogging rival offerings from Microsoft Corp, Research in Motion and Apple Inc, according to a new report.

Google's Android to be world No. 2 in 2010: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Google Inc's Android software will become the world's second most popular operating system for cell phones this year, leapfrogging rival offerings from Microsoft Corp, Research in Motion and Apple Inc, according to a new report.

Genzyme begins round of layoffs: reports (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. biotech company Genzyme Corp began laying off an unspecified number of employees on Friday but said the move was unrelated to Sanofi-Aventis SA's efforts to take over the company, local media reported.

Latest version of Android 'not designed' for tablets, report says (Ben Patterson)

Ben Patterson - We’ve already got a slew of Android-powered tablets poised to hit the market in the coming months, most notably the just-announced Samsung Tab. But a Google exec is saying that the current version of Android was never intended for tablets, and that could mean no Android Market access — at least in some cases.

MacUpdate and Bundleecious offer bundles of Mac software joy (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - If buying oodles of software for one low price is just the sort of Internet incentive that tickles your fancy, boy are you in luck. Both Bundleecious and MacUpdate are offering some Mac software bundles right this very minute.

Cost, 3-D glasses keep would-be 3-D TV buyers in 'wait and see' mode (Ben Patterson)

Ben Patterson - Consumers are still holding back on the latest 3-D TV sets, according to a new report, with more than half of those surveyed saying that having to wear 3-D glasses and the cost of the sets themselves are key factors preventing purchases.

July wholesale inventories jump 1.3 percent

Wholesale inventories surged the most in two years in July, adding to signs that economic growth in the third quarter of the year may prove a bit stronger than many forecasters had expected.

Users Spend More Time on Facebook, So You Should Too (PC World)

PC World - ComScore reports that Facebook has surpassed Google as the online destination where users spend the most time. Google may lead in the volume of visits or visitors, but Facebook users take off their coat and stay awhile, while Google users are just passing through.

Android to challenge Nokia's Symbian by 2014: Gartner (AFP)

AFP - Google's open-source Android will become the number two mobile operating system this year, leapfrogging BlackBerry and challenging market leader Nokia's Symbian by 2014, a research firm said Friday.

Earnings schedule for week of 9/13/2010 (AP)

AP - Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week:

Nokia dumps CEO, turns to Microsoft exec (AP)

AP - Nokia Corp. is replacing CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as the world's top maker of mobile phones aims to regain lost ground in the fiercely competitive smart phone market.

US wholesale inventories jump 1.3% in July

Google benefits from Apple’s rules change (Appolicious)

Appolicious - Apple has let down its guard a bit, loosening regulations around the app approval process. This signifies a major move for Apple, as its top-down approach to controlling apps in the iTunes App Store has been a hot button topic for several months now.

Wholesale Inventories Rise Sharply In July

(RTTNews) - US wholesale inventories rose the most in two years in July, a sign that merchants expect consumer demand to pick up. Inventories rose 1.3% to $405.0 billion in July from the previous months upwardly revised levels, according to a report from the Commerce Department released Friday.

Treasury's Barr to testify on Fannie and Freddie (Reuters)

Reuters - Michael Barr, assistant treasury secretary for financial institutions, and Edward DeMarco, acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency will testify on Capitol Hill next week on the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac .

More time spent on Facebook than Google: comScore (AFP)

AFP - US Web surfers spent more time on Facebook than on Google sites in August, the first time the social network has surpassed the Internet titan, online tracking firm comScore said Friday.

Greece pledges to overhaul loss-making state rail (AP)

AP - The Greek government pledged Friday to radically overhaul loss-making state rail company OSE, as official data showed efforts to cut the country's bloated budget deficit remained on track, if slightly asthmatic.

Wholesale Sales and Inventories Rose in July

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AP - Obama defends his health care overhaul law even though costs are inching up.

Obama picks new top economist (AFP)

AFP - US President Barack Obama on Friday named Austan Goolsbee, an economics professor currently working in his administration, to chair the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA).

Apple releases slew of printer driver updates (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Apple has released over half a dozen printer and scanner driver updates for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard users. These updates are focused primarily on brands that cater to business and enterprise users.

HOW TO: Get the Most from Fashion's Night Out with Social Media (Mashable)

Mashable - Get ready to don your highest heels, and your most envy-inducing outfit, because tonight we are going shopping. As part of New York Fashion Week, Fashion's Night Out, the late-night shopping extravaganza (initially meant to give New York City's economy a boost), is back for a second year, with more parties, celebrity shoulders to rub up against, music, charity tie-ins, sales, deals, and of course -- fashion.

Wholesale inventories edge higher

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Wholesale Inventories Rise 1.3 Percent in July

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Nokia brings in Microsoft exec to replace CEO (Reuters)

Reuters - Nokia has hired Stephen Elop, a Canadian Microsoft executive with Silicon Valley credentials, to replace its embattled chief executive and renew its drive to compete with Apple.

Wholesale inventories increase in July by largest amount in 2 years while sales...

Wholesale inventories increase in July by largest amount in 2 years while sales post rebound.

Sep 10: Wholesale Inventories Rise

Wholesale Inventories up 1.3%

US widens probe of HP bribery allegations (AP)

AP - U.S. investigators have widened their probe of alleged kickbacks paid to Russian authorities by employees of a Hewlett-Packard Co. subsidiary in Germany.

Sep 10: Wholesale Inventories

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"Here You Have" Virus Demonstrates Need to Improve Malware Security (PC World)

PC World - A worm known affectionately as "Here You Have" based on the subject line of the infected e-mail used to propagate it has quickly spread into a global malware attack. The efficacy of the simple, and poorly worded e-mail luring users to click on a malicious link demonstrates why we need a whole new approach to malware defense.

Admissions Q&A: Brigham Young (BusinessWeek)

BusinessWeek - Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management (Marriott Full-Time MBA Profile) offers students more than a rigorous business education. Students at the school, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are required to abide by a strict honor code, based on the tenets of the Mormon religion. The code includes rules against academic dishonesty and requires students to "live a chaste and virtuous life." It also prohibits drugs, alcohol, and coffee -- even at home. ...

EBay wins a round in court against Craigslist (AP)

AP - In a skirmish between two Internet heavy hitters with a tangled relationship, eBay Inc. has convinced a court that it was wronged by antitakeover moves adopted by Craigslist after eBay started encroaching on its online classifieds turf in the U.S.

Hurd's Oracle gig: Is Ellison perk or problem? (AP)

AP - As co-president at Oracle Corp., ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd will have to adapt to a new role playing second fiddle to one of Silicon Valley's most domineering bosses — Larry Ellison.

Shoe seller DSW's operator says 2Q profit jumps (AP)

AP - Retail Ventures Inc., which operates the DSW shoe store chain, posted a 67 percent jump in second-quarter net income as a key revenue figure improved.

Wall Street Journal launching book review section (AP)

AP - The Wall Street Journal is set to launch a weekly book review section this month, even as newspapers across the country cut back on book coverage.

Wholesale Costume Club Launches Their Halloween Costume Fundraising Program

Wholesale Costume Club, the only wholesale club offering costumes at the lowest prices with no minimum order requirements, is pleased to announce their innovative Halloween Costume Fundraising Program.