Technology

· By Michael Copeland
Disruptors: Skullcandy is using fake alligator skin and rhinestones to shake up the headphone market, giving Philips and Sony a run for their money. more

· By Philip Elmer-DeWitt
In the valedictory keynote Steve Jobs decided not to give, Apple senior VP Phil Schiller Tuesday unveiled a new 17-inch MacBook Pro, new iTunes pricing, and revisions to the company's iLife and iWork software. more

· By Jon Fortt
Without Steve Jobs, Apple still has a lot of brilliant people, but lacks a unifying figure to march them all in a single direction. more
"you’re welcome philip, but it still says 9 billion in the next paragraph… Of course,..."

By Michael V. Copeland
Disruptors: Silicon Valley startup Ooma wants to help you connect your home electronics for cheap - starting with your phone. more
By Adam Lashinsky
Yes, the software giant is hugely profitable. Just not where it competes with Google. more

By Michael V. Copeland
Disruptors: By shedding the trappings of a traditional law firm, Axiom's Internet-connected attorneys offer legal services at a deep discount. more

The software company has been lagging behind competitors when it comes to Internet innovations. more
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| Charter Communications Inc D | 0.16 | 58.04% |
| Lear Corporation | 1.55 | -22.89% |
| Reliant Energy Inc | 5.71 | -20.36% |
| Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc | 0.07 | -18.75% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
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| Dow Jones | 8,769.70 | -2.72% |
| Nasdaq | 1,599.06 | -3.23% |
| S&P 500 | 906.65 | -3.00% |
| 10yr | 110 27/32 | Yield: 2.49% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
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| Charter Communications Inc D | 0.16 | 57.94% |
| Applied Materials Inc | 10.58 | -8.64% |
| National Semiconductor Corporation | 10.36 | -8.56% |
| Unisys Corporation | 1.19 | -8.46% |
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