Several breaking news stories will affect stock prices as trading continues today.

The following companies should see some movement: Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), Siemens (NYSE:SI), Time Warner (NYSE:TWX).

Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues.

Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI)

Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) has added EA to suit against former executives.
Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) has added rival video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. to its $400 million countersuit against former executives at Infinity Ward, the studio that created the top-selling “Call of Duty” series. Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) alleges that EA courted the executives, Jason West and Vince Zampella, while they were still under contract with Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI).

In its lawsuit, Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) alleges EA intentionally interfered with contracts, engaged in unfair competition and aided and abetted breaches of fiduciary duty by the executives.

Siemens (NYSE:SI)

Siemens (NYSE:SI) has moved to strengthen its U.S. Healthcare Finance Team.
Siemens (NYSE:SI)’s Financial Services division has declared an expansion of its healthcare financing team and product capabilities.

Kirk Edelman, the president and chief executive officer of Siemens (NYSE:SI)’s Financial Services said that, “Expanding our healthcare finance platform creates a new and much-needed source of capital for healthcare providers. With these additional offerings, they can have more options to pursue their strategic initiatives, and continue providing and improving the quality of healthcare in their communities.”

Time Warner (NYSE:TWX)

Time Warner (NYSE:TWX) Cable has selected Triangle for Wideband Internet.
Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) has announced that it will roll out its Wideband Internet product in the spring.

The cable company promotes the service as its fastest Internet product yet, with speeds up to 50 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream.

Christine Whitaker, Time Warner (NYSE:TWX)’s area vice president of operations, for the Triangle, coastal and Fayetteville areas said that, “For our residential customers, Wideband Internet gives all home network devices – desktops, laptops, gaming consoles and smart phones – our fastest connection.”

Expect more movement when trading continues for Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), Siemens (NYSE:SI) and Time Warner (NYSE:TWX).

More breaking news stories could affect stocks when trading continues later.

The following companies should see some movement: Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK).

Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues.

Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW)

Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW) has decided to celebrate the collaboration and the power of chemistry all throughout 2011.
Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW) has declared its policy to take part in a variety of engagements and events in 2011 to help advance public understanding and appreciation of chemistry through its global sponsorship of the United Nations-designated International Year of Chemistry (IYC).

Andrew N. Liveris, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW) said that, “The International Year of Chemistry presents a unique opportunity for the chemical industry, academia and other key stakeholders to create a new awareness and understanding of the power of science to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. No other discipline and industry has more bearing on a sustainable future than chemistry and we look forward to celebrating its successes and future throughout 2011.”

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has bought LoveFilm, Europe’s leading movie rental service.
Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has agreed to buy out its remaining interest in LoveFilm, the European equivalent of movie rental service NetFlix.

According to the reports, the deal comes as Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) is preparing to launch an online movie subscription business in the United States that would compete with Netflix’s popular streaming service.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) could also use its relationships with Hollywood studios and base of customers to help grow Lovefilm in Europe.

Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK)

Apple has sued Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) in the UK to invalidate touch screen patent.
Apple has sued Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) yet again in an patent tussle.

The newest suit seeks to invalidate one of the touch screen-scrolling patents Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) used to sue Apple in Germany in September.

The two companies currently have a total of 37 patents in dispute. Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) was the first to sue and insisted over a year ago that Apple was infringing on patents mostly relating to 3G that it argues everyone must license.

Expect more movement when trading continues for Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK).

Here are several more breaking news stories which could affect market stocks in trading later today.

The following companies should see some movement: Sunoco (NYSE:SUN), Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE).

Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues.

Sunoco (NYSE:SUN)

Sunoco (NYSE:SUN) has shut the crude oil pipeline in Oklahoma after finding a leak on Wednesday.
The company told government regulators that the 1,250-barrel spill in Garvin County, south of Oklahoma City, has caused no injuries.

This 10-inch line runs about 20 miles from Eola to Maysville and the cleanup is under progress.

The company Spokesman Thomas Golembeski said that “The cause of the release is being investigated and Sunoco (NYSE:SUN) do not think any refineries are directly supplied by this line.”

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC)

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) has appointed Jennifer McGarey as its new corporate VP and secretary.
In her new role, McGarey will be responsible for corporate governance and securities compliance and will act as a channel of communication and information among Northrop Grumman’s (NYSE:NOC) leadership and board.

She will be reporting to Sheila Cheston, corporate vice president and general counsel of Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC).Cheston said, “McGarey’s experience as a corporate secretary, as well as her legal, financial and human resources expertise will be invaluable in her new role with our company. I look forward to her making immediate contributions that deliver value for our shareholders, customers and employees.”

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) has agreed to pay $632 million to Theraclone for research programs.
Report says that the world’s largest drug maker, Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) will pay up to $632 million to Seattle-based Theraclone Sciences in a research collaboration on antibody drugs for cancer and infectious disease. Theraclone will use this upfront payment as a technology-access fee on two unspecified targets in oncology and two unspecified goals in infectious disease.

Jose-Carlos Gutierrez-Ramos, Pfizer’s (NYSE:PFE) senior vice president and head of biotherapeutics research said, “This fits in the big picture of us wanting to be on the leading edge of biotherapeutics and antibody discovery, and this is one company we are very excited to work with.”

Expect more movement when trading continues for Sunoco (NYSE:SUN), Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE).

Here are more news stories which could affect stocks on world markets in trading later today.

The following listed companies should see some movement: Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), Banco Santander (NYSE:STD).

Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS)

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has deferred more of its employees’ compensation as part of an industry wide move.
The banks have been constantly accused by politicians, activists and others for socializing their losses and privatizing their gains, when they were compensated by governments globally with trillions of dollars during the financial crisis.

Moreover, the European Union has set guidelines to defer 40 to 60 percent of banks’ bonuses over three to five years.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) deferred an average of 60 percent of employees’ pay in 2010, up from 40 percent in 2009.

Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ)

Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) has collaborated with 2011 Sundance Film Festival to launch a short film.
This film entitled “The Story beyond the Still” will be telecasted on Sunday, January 23, at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City and this event will be attended by Sundance Film Festival guests, industry professionals and members of the media.

Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) will be educating the filmmakers about the HD Video Capabilities of DSLR cameras at the film festival.

Banco Santander (NYSE:STD)

Banco Santander (NYSE:STD) has signed a deal with Diebold Inc. for deployment of the bank’s ATMs.
As per the deal, more than 670 of the bank’s automated teller machines will run Diebold’s Agilis® software and this deployment will continue during the next few months and will be completed in the first half of 2011.

This ATM upgrading process, will become one of the crucial part of the modernization process that Banco Santander (NYSE:STD) is undertaking with its ATM network.

Expect more movement when trading continues for Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) and Banco Santander (NYSE:STD).

More breaking news stories could affect stocks when trading continues later.

The following stocks should see some movement: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP), Humana (NYSE:HUM).

Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Chinese environmental groups have slammed Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) over safety regulations.
The Mac Maker has been ranked as the worst multinational offender regarding occupational safety regulations.

“The Other Side of Apple”(in Chinese), a 26-page report released by The Institute of Environmental and Public Affairs, a Beijing-based environmental NGO, has documented cases of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s mainland suppliers violating health and environmental protections.

Although 29 multinational companies were listed in the report, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) was counted as the worst of them all.

American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP)

Boeing (NYSE:BA) has announced 1,100 job cuts.
The made an official statement yesterday saying that it has planned to cut 1,100 jobs as it is slashing the production of C-17 Globemaster III line.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) C-17 program manager Bob Ciesla said in a release that, “This has been a very difficult decision, no question about it. But reducing the number of C-17s we deliver every year — and doing that with a smaller work force — will allow us to keep the production line open beyond 2012, protect jobs and give potential customers more time to finalize their airlift requirements.”

Humana (NYSE:HUM)

Humana (NYSE:HUM) has announced to be the premier sponsor of Pro-Bicycling Campaign of “Peopleforbikes.org”.
This massive nationwide campaign which unites almost 1 million bicyclists of all riding styles and abilities is aimed at motivating government leaders to support cost-effective legislation that improves bike paths, lanes, trails and other facilities from coast to coast.

Humana (NYSE:HUM)’s chief innovation and marketing officer Raja Rajamannar said that “At Humana, we are committed to supporting programs that result in healthier lifestyles and healthier communities.”

We could possibly see more movement when trading continues for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) and Humana (NYSE:HUM).

Here is another collection of breaking news stories which may affect companies as trading continues later.

The following companies should see some movement: Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), IBM (NYSE:IBM).

Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Credit has planned to close the Henderson office.
The car maker said in an official statement that it will be closing the Henderson office by the end of March. The closing is expected to leave around 200 people jobless.

Margaret Mellott, the spokeswoman at Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), said that the employees will be given severance packages.

The motor vehicle giant had cut half of its employees at the offers two years back, citing lost revenue and lagging sales in its Jaguar and Land Rover brands as the prime reasons.

JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) has hired James Woolery as the co-head of North American mergers.
The company announced the arrival of James Woolery, a partner at the law firm Cravath, as part of the management changes in the investment banking group.

According to the statement from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM),Chris Ventresca, who has co-managed the North American mergers and acquisitions division for the last two years, will be remaining a co-head with Woolery.

IBM (NYSE:IBM)

IBM (NYSE:IBM) has announced $1,000 in long-term stock incentives to non-executive workers.
The latest announcement from IBM (NYSE:IBM) came after the company posted its fourth quarter report, which led its shares to a record high.

IBM (NYSE:IBM) Chief Executive Sam Palmisano wrote in a memo to the employees that, “We are continuing to outperform the market and our competitors and to make encouraging progress against our strategic growth initiatives. Our long-term success is the product of the work, innovation and superior execution of more than 400,000 IBMers.”

We could see more movement when trading continues for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) and IBM (NYSE:IBM).

Here are some more breaking stock news briefs which could see some changes on the markets later.

The following companies should see some movement: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM).

Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has teamed up with HP to produce purpose-built hardware.
The new move is considered to be an attempt from the companies to join the stack vendors list where companies like IBM and Oracle rule, with their own iron, system software and applications.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and HP had co-launched the HP Business Decision appliance, which contains Microsoft SharePoint and Excel 2010 running on Windows Server 2008.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Co-founder Larry Page has been named as the company’s new CEO.
Eric Schmidt, the President and CEO of Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) who is going to become the Executive Chairman, said of Larry Page that, “Larry is ready. It’s time for him to have a shot at running this.”

Schmidt has played a significant role in the transformation of a not-that-profitable internet startup to become the world’s largest search engine, with a sales revenue of $29 billion last year.

Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM)

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) has said that investors have failed to make a case for securities fraud.
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM), the largest car maker that has been facing lawsuit over the acceleration related defects, said in a federal court in Los Angeles that the investors’ case fails to state the claim under the security laws of the United States.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) said in a filing that, “This class action is an attempt by plaintiffs to mutate product liability, consumer and automotive industry regulatory claims into securities fraud.”

We could possibly see more movement when trading continues for Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM).

More breaking news stories could affect stocks when trading continues later.

The following companies should see some movement: Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW), AMD Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM).

Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues.

Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW)

Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW)’s CEO has decided to meet the U.S. President, Obama.
Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW)’s Chairman and Chief executive officer, Andrew Liveris, is one of the fourteen corporate business leaders meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao and U.S. President Barack Obama.

Greg Baldwin, a spokesman of Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW) said in an statement that, “With his extensive experience with Asia, and with Dow’s strong presence and partnerships in China, Dow Chairman and CEO Andrew N. Liveris is pleased to help welcome President Hu Jintao to the United States, and to continue his work in bringing these two great nations together in discussion on how to further collaborate and utilize the power of the science and technology to the benefit of both economies.”

AMD Inc. (NYSE:AMD)

AMD Inc. (NYSE:AMD) has unveiled Fusion APUs for embedded devices.
AMD Inc. (NYSE:AMD) is rolling out its G-Series APUs aimed at the highly competitive embedded market.

The new APUs, which offer CPU and graphics on the same die, are similar to ones launched at CES for notebooks.

Patrick Patla, the general manager of AMD Inc. (NYSE:AMD)’s server and embedded division said that, “AMD’s commitment is to ensure the game-changing technologies we develop for consumers and the enterprise are also available for the vast and growing embedded market.”

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM)

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) has been looking to sell two of its brands: Long John Silver’s and A&W.
Louisville-based Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) has announced that it’s seeking to sell off Long John Silver’s, founded in Lexington, and A&W.

In a statement, Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) said it’s focusing on its core brands of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC and its international expansion.

David Novak, the chief executive officer of Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) said in an statement that, “We do not believe Long John Silver’s and A&W-All American Food restaurants fit into our long-term growth strategy.”

Expect more movement when trading continues for Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW), AMD Inc. (NYSE:AMD) and Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM).