- Tue Jul 31 2001 The Starting Line: A recession of profits, popularity
After disappointing earnings, big write-offs and gloomy outlooks from technology companies in the second quarter, strategists are scampering to put the tech sector in its place.
- Thu Oct 17 2002 With layoffs, Sun eyes profitability
update The computer maker announces a 4,400-employee job cut and a quarterly net loss of $111 million. Revenue of $2.7 billion falls below views.
- Tue Nov 18 2003 Survey: Bigger IT budgets not forthcoming
Less than half of CIOs surveyed by Credit Suisse First Boston surveyed expect overall IT budget growth next year, but more than half are looking to increase software spending.
- Wed Feb 3 1999 AOL inks $500 million credit card deal
America Online and First USA announce a marketing agreement to distribute First USA's credit cards that could generate as much as $500 million for the online giant.
- Tue May 8 2001 Emachines may go on the block
The low-price PC maker has asked Credit Suisse First Boston to help it evaluate "strategic alternatives," which could include putting itself up for sale.
- Mon Oct 6 1997 Short Take: Compaq named featured stock of the week
Credit Suisse First Boston has named Compaq its featured stock of the week. The target price was raised to $86 from $73, and Compaq was up 11/16, to 76-1/2, in early trading.
- Mon Nov 20 2000 Sprout Group grows $1.6 billion tech fund
The Calif.-based venture arm of Credit Suisse First Boston closes a $1.6 billion tech fund, placing it among the seven largest funds formed by venture capitalists this year.
- Tue Dec 19 2000 Siebel slides after analyst says growth slowing
Shares of the e-business software maker slip 12 percent at one point Tuesday after a Credit Suisse First Boston analyst says the company's growth is slowing.
- Mon Jan 8 2001 Short Take: Advertising.com cuts 25 percent of staff
Advertising.com says it will lay off 72 employees, or about 25 percent of its staff, in a cost-cutting measure. The online advertising services company said the layoffs are the result of softening in the market and are meant to accelerate profitability in 2001. Investors in the Baltimore, Ma.-based company include Access Partners, America Online, Credit Suisse First Boston, New Enterprise Associates and WorldCom Venture Fund.
- Wed Jul 21 1999 SGI posts a surprise profit
The company vaults over dire expectations to post positive quarterly earnings.




