Buy poker chips - US open: Cisco/Apple deal lifts techs, Dow dips
LONDON (SHARECAST) - US stocks were mixed in early deals as news that Cisco and Apple have settled their differences over the iPhone trademark lifted the tech index, but blue chips gave back initial gains.
UK blue chips closed higher, but off peaks, as early strength on Wall Street evaporated on rising oil prices, while solid full year numbers from BAE and Centrica held the index in positive territory.
T oday, Ash Wednesday, is the start of Lent for millions of Christians whose centuries-old traditions of personal sacrifice leading up to Easter include giving up meat. For them, it's a season of self-denial.
CHIP GIANT Intel laid out its green credentials today with promises to be a friend of the planet both internally and externally.
State Rep. Craig Eiland doesnt miss much. He recently collected data that show just how susceptible the University of Texas Medical Branch is to state policy changes.
The Red River Historical Museum will host its monthly lunch lecture series Feb. 23 with Dickie Gerig presenting Civil War Woman. The free lecture is at noon at the museum, 301 S. Walnut, in Sherman. Attendees can bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and chips are provided.
UK blue chips closed higher, but off peaks, as early strength on Wall Street evaporated on rising oil prices, while solid full year numbers from BAE and Centrica held the index in positive territory.
T oday, Ash Wednesday, is the start of Lent for millions of Christians whose centuries-old traditions of personal sacrifice leading up to Easter include giving up meat. For them, it's a season of self-denial.
CHIP GIANT Intel laid out its green credentials today with promises to be a friend of the planet both internally and externally.
State Rep. Craig Eiland doesnt miss much. He recently collected data that show just how susceptible the University of Texas Medical Branch is to state policy changes.
The Red River Historical Museum will host its monthly lunch lecture series Feb. 23 with Dickie Gerig presenting Civil War Woman. The free lecture is at noon at the museum, 301 S. Walnut, in Sherman. Attendees can bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and chips are provided.
