HP stock price rises in light of better returns. In a rally, HP share values increased by as much as eleven percent for the fourth quarter of 2012. This prompted at least eight brokerage houses to raise price forecasts over the stock but market analysts say that the worst is still to come for the company.

Renesas is restructuring and will sell shares of stock to improve its overall position. Shareholders of Renesas Electronics Corp had passed a resolution to approve a sale plan amounting to 150 billion yen.

Mentor Graphics Corp. has said it purchase assets at MontaVista LLC, marking its commitment to expand its automotive business unit.

Dell stock buyout plan seen as unfair. The Dell privatization plan is facing stiff criticism from hedge fund manager David Einhorn. Einhorn, who is in the midst of battle with Apple over that technology innovator's US$137 billion cash fund, is using the buyout of Dell shares as a cash policy that is unfriendly to its shareholders.

HP earns modestly, though leaner compared to previous years. Under the leadership of CEO Meg Whitman, Hewlett-Packard cut costs and was able to make a turn around, translating to a share value appreciation of over five percent.

Business software maker Compuware Corp is exploring a sale and talking to buyout firms to gauge takeover interest

Canvera awarded more venture capital money Canvera Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd was able to raise about US$6. 5 million in Series B round of funding from other sources at a time when known venture capitalists are leaving the market.

Bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Thursday The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Thursday:- Ferrovial is to buy British utility services company Enterprise Plc for 385 million pounds ($589 million) from 3i Group, the Spanish infrastructure group's first major purchase after a long debt-cutting drive.

Sigma Corporation improves software capabilities with Photo Pro 5.5. (Photo : Reuters) Sigma Corporation of America, the manufacturer and developer of the most impressive lenses, cameras and flashes has recently unveiled the Sigma Photo Pro 5.

Juniper Network employs high security systems for its mobile carrier clientele. (Photo: Reuters) The industry leader in network innovation, Juniper Networks has unveiled a new line of security cards for specific use for its SRX5600 and 5800 Series Services Gateways.