When stocks were struggling to shake off losses spurred by a global sell-off Thursday, video game maker Electronic Arts (EA) was perking higher in healthy trade. Gaming markets, including Electronic Arts, received a stir this week with Tuesday's release of the Xbox One from Microsoft (MSFT). Tied to the release, Microsoft and Electronic Arts expanded their games and content partnership. On Thursday, Electronic Arts announced an Oct. 29 release

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The iShares S&P North American Technology-Software Index Fund (IGV) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Thursday, with over 233,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 52,000. Shares of IGV were down about 0.3% on the day.

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A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters.

Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA) has formally launched TestTube.com, a new online video hub designed to reach consumers that aren't tuning into Discovery's primary pay-TV channels.

According to The Wall Street Journal, TestTube was created after the Discovery Channel lost six percent of its viewers that fall within

Computer giant gets a lift on better-than-expected results. Investor sentiment was mixed following economic data from China and comments from Fed chief Ben Bernanke

May 23 (Reuters) - Video games retailer GameStop Corp's quarterly profit beat estimates for the fourth consecutive quarter, suggesting that its strategy of expanding its digital and mobile offerings is paying off in a tough video-gaming environment.

 

Did you notice that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a hot commodity once again? After essentially trading in a sideways channel since late 2009 to April 2013, the stock broke out to a new 52-week and multiyear high of $35.10 on Monday, according to my 

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Some of America’s biggest brands have already managed to be the Chinese market leaders in their segments and China represents an opportunity for companies to strengthen their brand and move ahead of their closest competitors globally. Here are the most popular American brands in China.

Here’s some good fun. In fact, it’s practically becoming a national pastime: The demonization of Big Tech has reached a fever pitch this week. As we gathered our thoughts, collaborator Tom Lowery and I mulled over a few of the headlines of an eventful week in large tech: