MGM's Rescuer Could Be Qualia Capital
The sale of debt-laden MGM to Warner Bros. or Fox may be expected, but if creditors opt to revive the studio, private equity firm Qualia could be the buyer

 Is MySpace Buying Imeem?
The expected purchase price of just $10 million bodes ill for other ad-supported online music services

 Dell Stock Gains May Slacken
The rally that's lifted the computer maker's shares 55% this year may lose steam after a report indicated corporate demand for PCs isn't as robust as hoped

 Mobile Shopping's First Christmas
Retail technology expert Paula Rosenblum explains why smartphones will play a significant role this holiday season and beyond

 Sony Unveils Its Answer to Apple's iTunes
The tech giant will launch an online store selling music, movies, books, and other downloadable applications for mobile products

 Weak Job Market: Still a Drag on Consumer Companies
S&P Ratings surveys the outlook for the gaming and lodging, airline, and technology sectors as unemployment rises and housing struggles

 Wal-Mart Has High Hopes for the Holidays
The CEO of the retail giant's Web site expects up to a 30% gain in online sales, despite America's determination to spend less

 Zigzagging to Business School
"I am attending business school as a career changer, to build a platform from which I can better explore my options and clarify my values"

 Online Luxury Retail Remains Elusive
Many luxury brands still treat the Internet with caution, worrying an online presence will dilute a sense of exclusivity. Are they missing out?

 What's Next for Mortgage Rates?
Sometime in the next five months, the Fed will stop buying mortgage-backed securities. Get ready for higher rates

 Stocks Fall on Stronger Dollar, Weak Techs
A bearish outlook on chipmakers from BofA Merrill Lynch sparked equity losses Thursday

 Turkcell Gains in Turkish Mobile Turmoil
Amid Turkey's sagging economy, a price war among its three mobile operators has hurt them all. But No. 1 Turkcell has fared the best, while Vodafone stumbled

 A Checkered Future for Nascar?
Nascar is facing challenges, from declining ratings to struggling automakers. Can America's favorite racing sport return to the winner's circle?

 Stock Picks: Intel, Texas Instruments
Plus Wall Street analyst opinions on LSI, National Semiconductor, Marvell, NetApp, and Dick's Sporting Goods

 Salesforce's Chatter Joins a Growing Social Media Field
With the release of Chatter, a social networking tool to help businesses keep better tabs on sales and customer service, Salesforce is joining a crowded market



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