The US bank called off talks with Panasonic on a sale of its stake in the Japanese electronics maker, unhappy with Panasonic's bid.

Americans expect to limit credit-card purchases, seek out bargains and stretch spending as recession fears put a damper on their holiday cheer. If the gloomiest predictions come true, that could spell disaster for many more store chains and their employees, and provide insight on how long it may take the economy to recover.

Sony - working only on OLED TVs, not on small OLED displays

The deal, which includes laser diodes as well as LEDs, should help Sharp and Nichia respond to market demand for LED lighting products and Blu-ray Disc recorders.

A law.com article (registration required) cites lawyers as saying that the US government bestowed amnesty on Samsung in the LCD probe. In the unique world of criminal antitrust law, the first company to step up and admit a conspiracy receives a pass from prosecution.