Technology Report: Apple shareholders nix succession but OK board rule

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	02/23/2011
Good afternoon Bit LATEST NEWS Apple shareholders nix succession but OK board rule CUPERTINO (Reuters) - Apple Inc shareholders rejected demands that the company disclose a succession plan for ailing CEO Steve Jobs but approved a proposal giving them a bigger say in the appointment of directors. | Full Article Apple feels shareholder heat over Jobs succession February 23, 2011 04:36 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tim Cook, the small-town football fanatic turned steward of the world's largest technology group, faces a challenge from Apple shareholders unhappy about the company's succession planning. | Full Article Digital China eyes iPad supplier rights February 23, 2011 06:48 AM ET HONG KONG (Reuters) - Technology services provider Digital China Holdings Ltd is bidding for the rights to sell Apple Inc's iPad and Research in Motion Ltd's tablet PC in China, its chief executive said. | Full Article Apple to host March 2 event, iPad 2 in the wings February 23, 2011 11:36 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc has sent an invitation to media to attend a "special event" on March 2, which sources have said is intended to showcase a new iPad with features including a camera. | Full Article Spotify close to Universal deal, may launch without Warner February 23, 2011 04:25 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Spotify, the popular European digital music service is "a few weeks away" from inking a deal for U.S. rights to songs from the world's largest music company Universal Music Group, according to people familiar with the talks. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street tumbles as oil hits $100, tech shares drop February 23, 2011 01:37 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks accelerated their slide, tumbling for a second day on Wednesday as Libya's violence pushed oil prices to $100 a barrel and tech shares sank, fueling worry of a market correction. | Full Article Nasdaq mulls NYSE bid in exchange deal dash February 23, 2011 02:11 PM ET NEW YORK/TORONTO (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc could launch a rival bid for NYSE Euronext to avoid being left on the sidelines, a source said, as traditional exchanges race to merge to see off upstart electronic rivals. | Full Article Home sales rise, price slump points to weakness February 23, 2011 02:12 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of previously owned homes set their highest rate in eight months in January, but more than a third of purchases were distressed properties and prices hit a nearly nine-year low. | Full Article Madoff trustee hits SEC's top attorney with suit February 23, 2011 12:09 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The top attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission is being sued over allegations his family's estate wrongfully received over $1.5 million in phony profits from Bernard Madoff's massive fraud. | Full Article Credit Suisse bankers indicted in tax case February 23, 2011 01:44 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A grand jury charged bankers at a Swiss bank, identified by a source as Credit Suisse, with aiding and abetting Americans in evading taxes. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Fear stalks Tripoli, celebrations in Libya's east U.S. oil soars as high as $100 on Libya unrest Signs of life in quake damaged building: NZ rescue official Cables show Libya pressed oil firms to reimburse terror costs Obama pulls defense for law banning gay marriage RELATED VIDEO Fleas reveal hidden talents Race car technology speeds into the real world Ancient art of origami goes digital A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Bulgaria boosts spirits by cutting brandy price Full Article Big surfing contest wipes out, no waves Man has 39 wives, nearly 100 children Town changes name from "Speed" to "Speedkills" Catholic church ordains married man - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend