Chips and hardware are scrutinized as vendors turn in mixed results
The economic recovery is underway, but economists continue to urge caution
Qualcomm's down quarter was offset by its Samsung contract
The New York event caps a day of gatherings in London, Beijing, Tokyo and elsewhere
Market reacts cautiously as uncertainty about demand persists
Google's Eric Schmidt voiced optimism this week about a recovery
Enterprises and consumers often ask for similar features, Brin says
Though stock indices faltered Thursday, IT news still fans hopes for recovery
IT M&A heated up this week as Nasdaq hit a high for the year
New guidance strengthens investor confidence
