Technology

Apple's Steve Jobs has resigned as chief executive of the technology giant, announcing he could no longer continue in the position following his battle with cancer.

Social networking group LinkedIn has reported a 120% increase in revenues for Q2, beating analysts' expectations who expected the group to report a net loss.

Tom Walker, the manager of the Martin Currie £677m North American fund, said investors concerned about the US debt crisis should look to technology as one of the least exposed sectors to political risk.

The delay in the US government's efforts to raise its debt ceiling now means it holds less cash on its balance sheet than tech giant Apple.

Boutique asset manager Polar Capital is preparing to soft-close three of its most high profile funds, including the £446m Global Technology fund.

The £509m Polar Capital Technology trust has managed to generate its first performance fee for the first time since the tech bubble more than a decade ago.

Robert Royle, fund manager of Smith & Williamson North American Trust, looks at how social network sites are linking investors in to exciting new opportunities.

Polar Capital's £357m Technology Trust's net asset value jumped 17% over the past year, prompting the trust to rake in its first performance fee for ten years.

Investors reluctant to seize growth opportunities as social media firm's flotation sparks technology bubble fears.

US-based coupon website Groupon has filed to go public so it can raise up to $750m, in the latest high-profile technology company IPO to fire up fears about a bubble in the sector.