Beware False Housing Hopes Sure, construction starts rose in May. But the key indicator of permits fell for the fourth consecutive month and homebuilders are gloomy
Apple's iTunes Movie Muddle The outfit wants to sell films through its online store, but an agreement with the movie studios is unlikely any time soon
One GPS Giant Too Many? With Philips joining Sony in the market, navigation devices may someday become as common as radios—and, investors fear, as profitable
The Merc Bets on Asia Again As others eye Europe, Chicago's exchange is boosting its Far East presence with new products based on China's currency
Housing's Steady Foundation The U.S. market is moderating, but with interest rates still relatively low and a solid economy, the ground won't get too shaky as activity slows
For Brazil's Poor, a Digital Deliverance? The Committee for Democracy in Information Technology helps the unempowered use computers to reboot themselves and their communities
