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Merger of XM and Sirius Appears Close to Approval
F.C.C. approval of the union would end a nearly 18-month government review of a deal that would essentially create a monopoly in satellite radio.
Complaints Undermine Hip Device
Zimmer Holdings, the nation’s biggest producer of orthopedic devices, says it will suspend sales of an artificial hip component that some doctors have complained was failing at a high rate.
New Tool From Facebook Extends Its Web Presence
At its annual conference for developers, the company announced Facebook Connect, a way that other Web sites can integrate parts of Facebook’s service.
Earnings Rose at AT&T, but Revenue Misses Forecast
AT&T said its second-quarter earnings rose 30 percent, but its revenue missed analysts’ estimates.
Head of Microsoft’s Online Efforts Departs
Kevin Johnson’s exit comes as Steven A. Ballmer, Microsoft’s chief executive, is shaking up top-level staff in a bid to improve Microsoft’s Internet search and ad business.
Strong Quarter for Sales at Amazon
The online retailer Amazon.com reported that net income for the second quarter more than doubled on strong sales.
In Settlement, Nokia Will Pay Royalties to Qualcomm
Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia can use all of Qualcomm’s patents in its mobile phones and network equipment, and in return it agreed not to use its patents against Qualcomm.
Profit at General Dynamics Increases 25%
General Dynamics reported a 25 percent rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by strong sales of its combat systems and business jets.
The Energy Challenge: Gassing Up With Garbage
After years of false starts, a new industry selling motor fuel made from waste is getting a big push in the U.S., with the first commercial sales possible within months.
Bits: Sugar Leaves the NBC Suite
Sugar Inc., the women’s blog network, has ended its advertising partnership with NBC Universal and taken its ad sales in-house. That leaves a gap in NBC’s women’s blog network.
