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Broadcom makes voice codecs available for free
Communications chip company Broadcom Corp. has said it will provide its BroadVoice family of voice codecs avaible free of charge.
Billionaire Canadians need not apply, but for those with a fradulent bent the door seems open
Thursday, November 12, 2009 Billionaire Canadians need not apply, but for those with a fradulent bent the door seems open! The rather unusual corporate compass of Gary Bettman made a new heading today, as the Commissioner welcomed Henry and Susan Samueli back into the fold on Thursday, bringing to an end the indefinite suspension that Mr.
Ex-Broadcom Exec Seeks 9th Circuit Rehearing on Plea Bargain
Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry Samueli has petitioned the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider reinstating his rejected plea bargain with the federal government.
Sigma Shares Fall on Signs of Market Share Loss
Shares of Sigma Designs Inc. fell Wednesday after an analyst downgraded the chip maker on signs that it's losing greater-than-expected market share to rival Broadcom Corp.
Broadcom, Qualcomm, Legal Battles
The two leading chipmakers, Broadcom and Qualcomm have recently reported their results.
Irvine-based Broadcom is releasing a family of its voice codecs into open source this morning, the firm said, in an effort to eliminate royalties and licensing fees required by its competitors.
Emulex Sues Broadcom, Alleges Anticompetitive Conduct
Emulex Corp. filed a lawsuit Monday against Broadcom Corp. that accuses its rival of squashing competition in parts of the networking market and making defamatory statements during a failed acquisition attempt earlier this year.
Qualcomm's Patent Throne Becomes a Little Less Comfortable
It's never easy being a patent king. Just ask companies like Rambus and Tessera Technologies , which have spent untold millions waging legal battles to defend their intellectual property , which they rely upon to generate the licensing fees and royalties that make up the bulk of their revenues.
Broadcom Corp. (BRCM) Senior Vice President & CFO Eric Brandt sells 2,500 Shares
Senior Vice President & CFO of Broadcom Corp. Eric Brandt sells 2,500 shares of BRCM on 11/05/2009 at an average price of $26.87 a share.
Broadcom accuser was considered a liar, witness says
A key accuser in the criminal options-backdating case against former Broadcom Corp.
This Wasn't Qualcomm's Quarter
SAN DIEGO saw its sales slump during the fourth quarter, and the component manufacturer also missed Wall Street's profit estimate.
Amazon.com, Microsoft Surge; Broadcom Falls
Microsoft gained 10% on higher than expected earnings as it accelerates cost cutting.
Lawyers in Discovery Scandal Say Qualcomm Lied
Lawyers in the Qualcomm discovery scandal claim that the company misled and stonewalled them, ultimately leading to the failure to turn over a mountain of relevant evidence and harsh sanctions from the court.
Broadcom to Present at Upcoming Conferences
Broadcom Corporation , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, will be presenting at the following fourth quarter 2009 conferences: -- The Lazard Capital Technology & Media "Best Ideas" Investor Day on November 5, 2009 -- The Credit Suisse Annual Technology Conference on December 3, 2009 The company's presentations, ...
Ruiz stepping down as GlobalFoundries Chairman
GlobalFoundries will replace him with current board member Alan Ross. Ross was previously President and CEO of Broadcom.
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Option Trading Soars on Broadcom
This surge in volume was more than five times the equity's average daily trading volume of 15,648 contracts, according to data from WhatsTrading.com. Digging into the action, we find that the November 29 call added approximately 3,000 new positions, pushing its open interest up to 5,944 contracts, while the November 33 call increased its open ...
Former Broadcom executive testifies at criminal trial
A former Broadcom Corp. executive testified today in the criminal fraud trial of the company's former chief financial officer, William J. Ruehle, saying he helped facilitate the backdating of stock options and falsifying of documents at the Irvine chip manufacturer.
USRant for Friday, October 23rd
The following economic data was released during the session: Headline Indices The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 109.13 points to 9972.18 points.
Making Bullish Microsoft Bets, Feeling Freeport
It's a good day to be a bull, whether you trade options on companies involved in computers or commodities.
Testimony begins in trial of former Broadcom executive
A former manager at Broadcom Corp. testified today in the criminal fraud trial of ex-chief financial officer William J. Ruehle, saying she often communicated with Ruehle about backdating options for employees and once asked about the legitimacy of the practice.
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