Microsoft issued a critical security warning Tuesday that a malicious exploit is making the rounds and attacking vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer 7. The risk is believed to be widespread, given that IE 7 is the latest version of Microsoft’s browser and is bundled with XP service pack 3 and also Vista, said Dave Marcus, director…
Read MoreNEW YORK — Black Friday appeared to start strong this year, but analysts warned that the robust start to the critical holiday shopping period could fade as the weekend progressed. “[Shoppers] know exactly what they want, where to shop for it and who has the best deals,” said Britt Beemer, retail analyst and chairman of…
Read MoreAs the market gets ready for what will most likely be another jerky week, all eyes are focused on the consumer. Battered from the credit crisis, housing market slump as well as recession, consumers have been more cautious about their spending. This week will bring more insight on how reserved they’re become. “We’re just getting…
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