(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Electronic Arts Inc. more than doubled its fiscal first-quarter net income thanks to higher sales of video games such as “Portal 2,†“Crysis 2†and the soccer title “FIFA 11.â€
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Samsung says 5 million Galaxy S II phones sold
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, the world’s second-largest mobile phone maker, said Wednesday it had sold 5 million Galaxy S II smart phones worldwide since the device debuted in April.
Ford, Chrysler take hit to position for growth
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Ford’s ambitious plans to grow in Asia took a toll on its second-quarter profit, with higher costs to design and sell cars offsetting rising sales.
Daimler beats Q2 expectations as Mercedes sees record profits
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Carmaker Daimler AG turned in another strong quarter Tuesday as four of its five divisions recorded higher earnings and the luxury Mercedes brand posted record profits.
Software giant SAP aims to hit top end of outlook
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – The world’s leading business software maker SAP said it aims to reach the top end of its revenue and profit forecasts for this year amid strong IT demand from companies.
Amazon.com sales leap, profits slip
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Amazon on Tuesday reported that its profit slipped as revenue surged on hot sales of Kindle electronic readers subsidized by advertising.
Phone makers get Windows ‘Mango’
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Microsoft on Tuesday made the latest version of its mobile phone software available to handset partners as it seeks to claw back market share from Apple and Google.
Internet privacy controls challenge technology industry
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – The U.S. federal government has put Google, Microsoft, Apple and other technology companies on notice: Give consumers a way to prevent advertisers from tracking their movements across the Web — or face regulation.
Japan’s Nissan posts US$270 million Q1 extraordinary loss on earthquake
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Japanese automaker Nissan on Wednesday said it booked a 21.1 billion yen extraordinary loss in the fiscal first quarter due to the impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
Delivery giant UPS keeps outlook as Q2 earnings increase 26 percent
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – UPS Inc. said Tuesday it still expects to grow earnings this year despite an “uneven economic environment,†and it’s keeping its forecast for the year after reporting second-quarter earnings rose 26 percent.