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By now, HP's downfall has been well documented after it announced that it was going to get out of the PC business and seek to acquire Autonomy Corporation plc, the UK-based business intelligence software company, for ~$10 billion. The shuttering of the phone and tablet division it acquired from...

It seems that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) could be in a lot more trouble than we thought. According to a Reuters exclusive, the company's chief patent counsel, Richard "Chip" Lutton Junior, will depart very soon. The timing of this news – which has yet to be confirmed but comes from a Reuters source...

Goldman Sachs has published a research report on Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) and has resumed coverage on the company at Sell. In the report, Goldman writes "We believe HP's increased focus on growth will require incremental operating expense investments, leaving gross margin, M&A, and...

Jim Cramer thinks that Hewlett Pakcard (HPQ) made a mistake in the selection of their new CEO. Cramer thinks that Leo Apotheker is the wrong man for the job. He thinks that HP overpaid for a mediocre leader. He referred to Apotheker as a "nobody" and said that his performace at SAP was far from...

Citigroup has published a research report for Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HPQ) following HP's announcement of Leo Apotheker being appointed as CEO. In the report, Citigroup writes "Hewlett-Packard last night announced the appointment of Leo Apotheker, a prior 22-year veteran of SAP, to the...

Kaufman Bros. has raised the price target for Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HPQ) from $51 to $53 and reiterates its Buy rating.

Brean Murray Carret & Co. has published a research report for Hewlett Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) followings HP's analysts day. In the report, Brean Murray Carret & Co. writes "Analyst day focused on the strategy to 1) drive revenue growth while 2) expanding operating margins through both mix...

Deutsche Bank has published a research report for Hewlett Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) following analyst day. In the report, Deutsche Bank writes "HP provided a strategic update, outlined near-term financial guidance and gave an optimistic 3 year growth outlook. Total revenue is expected to grow 5-7% Y/...

The waiting game in Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (NYSE: HPQ) search for a new leader took an unexpected twist Tuesday on speculation that the beleaguered tech giant may be eyeing Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) well-regarded chief operating officer, Tim Cook, according to The Wall Street Journal. The rumor...

UBS downgraded Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HPQ) following PC supply chain checks that indicate weak near-term PC demand and more aggressive pricing, along with M&A risk. Target to $44 from $54.