A number of stocks were upgraded and downgraded by equities research analysts today, as reported by Analyst Ratings Network (http://bit.

While information technology is intended to make enterprises run more efficiently, many of them find it difficult to manage multiple software platforms to meet business goals, according to a survey released Aug. 1 by BMC Software.

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently fell 33 points to 12976, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index slipped 4 points to 1375, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 19 points to 2920.

BMC Software Inc. ( BMC ) reported first quarter 2013 earnings per share of 43 cents, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents.

NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of BMC Software Inc. fell Wednesday, a day after the company reported disappointing results in its latest quarter.

U.S. stocks were trading mixed Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently rose 31 points to 13040, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index rose 2.6 points to 1382, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 5.5 points to 2934.

U.S. stocks were trading slightly higher Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently rose 40 points to 13049, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index rose 3.7 points to 1383, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.6 points to 2942.

NEW YORK, Aug 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- With rampant budget deficits impacting all manner of public services, state governments are under enormous pressure to get the most value from taxpayer money.

A number of stocks were upgraded and downgraded by equities research analysts today, as reported by Analyst Ratings Network (http://bit.

Facebook, Zynga shares fall to record lows. SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Shares of Facebook Inc. and Zynga Inc hit record lows Wednesday, highlighting a tech-sector retreat.