I've been watching Sony do just about everything right in regards to the consumer and what the consumer wants for awhile now. It is paying off. Sony is back in profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions. Sony said [...]

Microsoft said Thursday that its net income in the most recent quarter rose 35%, helped by strong sales of Windows 7. They are the latest company to benefit from a rebound in business spending on technology after the economic downturn. It makes most of its money selling the Windows computer operating system, Office programs and [...]