BUSINESS

Biz Stone advises users too much of a good thing is "unhealthy", as site celebrates smashing 500 million user mark.

Ahead of WSP Group preliminary 2011 results, the UK top brokers Jefferies has recommended 'Buy' rating on the stock, while Espirito Santo has assigned 'Outperform' rating with a target price of 300 pence per share. The consultancy company is scheduled to report its preliminary 2011 results on February 27, 2012.

Amidst the worries of euro zone debt crisis, investors and fund managers began 2012 in a cautious mood by cutting equity exposures to lowest levels since October.

As the launch date for iPad 3 draws closer, the rumour mills are running crazy, causing much chaos and confusion among restless fans the world over. There have been some positive insights into Apple's much heralded product - iPad 3, while some speculations have bitten dust over time.

Credit Suisse and Nomura Securities have set new price targets and recommendations for HSBC Holdings as the global banking and financial services Group is scheduled to release its preliminary earnings for the year ended December 31. 2011, on Monday, February 27, 2012.

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, indicated during the annual shareholders’ meeting that the board would be nearing a decision to deal with $98 billion cash pile.

Despite losing the case against Apple in a Shanghai court on Thursday, the Chinese display manufacturing company Proview has taken the legal battle over the iPad trademark to a California court.

Bovis Homes Group, the builder of traditional homes in England and Wales is scheduled to report its preliminary 2011 results on Monday, February 27 amid reports that Citigroup has assigned "Buy" rating on the stock, while Panmure Gordon recommends "Hold" rating with a target price of 450 pence per share.

Foxconn - the manufacturer of Apple's iPhone and iPad range - has been accused of hiding underage workers from inspectors.

One in four university courses axed since 2006, according to University and College Union.

Apple is believed to be opening a new shop at London department store Harrods in mid-March, which would coincide with the rumoured release date of the iPad 3.

After Apple, it is Microsoft which has accused Google of patent misuse. Microsoft has charged the search engine giant with misusing standard essential patents to gain supremacy in the mobile phone market. Microsoft has sought the aid of European regulators to investigate the alleged unfair use of patents.

That's right. The Padfone is neither a tablet nor a smartphone entirely in itself. In fact, it is a hybrid that attempts at merging a smartphone with a tablet computer.

British smartphone users could get their hands on ultra-fast 4G browsing speeds before the end of the year, as the country's biggest network announces major steps forward.

British telecommunications firm, Everything Everywhere (EE) has reportedly planned to roll out the Fourth-Generation high speed mobile Internet service (4G) by the end of this year.

Samsung's Galaxy series of smartphones received a major boost to its already incredible range with the announcement of the Galaxy S Blaze 4G, on T-Mobile's networks. The Blaze 4G will look to fill the void between Samsung's mid and high-end Galaxy phones, flaunting a sleek form-factor, good looks and powerful features, including, of course, 4G capability.

Hammerson, the real estate investment trust is scheduled to release its full year 2011 results next week amid reports that Jefferies has assigned 'Buy' rating on the stock with a target price of 447 pence per share.

Losses double year-on-year for Royal Bank of Scotland after hits over pension mis-selling and Greek debt write-offs.

Police are investigating the unsuccessful trade, which was stopped by Threadneedle's internal systems in August.

The advent of Sony's PlayStation Vita is expected to change the face of the portable game console world. The much-awaited console is launching on Wednesday and will retail at £230. One interesting titbit... the launch product will be accompanied with 15 game titles!

Pirate Bay, the world's most resilient torrent tracking and file-sharing Web site could soon be forced to bid farewell to Britain after a court ruling upheld an Internet Service Provider's (ISP) decision to ban the Web site in the near future.

Sony, the Tokyo-based electronics giant, will be excited by the hype that has surrounded the launch of the eagerly anticipated PlayStation Vita. The handheld gaming console was launched on Feb. 22, in Europe, Africa, the U.S., Australasia and the Middle East.

Google seems to be rather in haste to upgrade their Android operating system, presumably in a bid to outsmart Microsoft's attempts at capturing the tablet market with its revamped Windows 8 software. The launch for the latter is believed to be just around the corner.

UK markets brush off latest multibillion eurozone deal to save crisis-hit Greece.

Display maker Proview stated it is prepared to begin negotiations with Apple, after the Chinese company threatened to sue over the use of the iPad trademark.

The iPad 3 will be slightly thicker than the current model, have an improved, larger camera and feature a more tapered design.

According to a survey of more than 1,000 business leaders, carried out by The Institute of Directors (IoD), a majority of them believe there is only a moderate risk of recession in 2012.

Amazon will launch a Kindle ebook reader with a full colour screen later this year, having placed an order with screen manufacturer E Ink for 6-inch colour touchscreens.

Olympus accounting scandal unrelated to apparent suicide of senior director in India, say police.