Verity soars after agreeing to be bought out by British software company Autonomy.

Palm falls on guidance.

Don't assume a Google edge in research.

Investors' distaste arguably established the group for upside.

Pixar is hammered on warnings.

Synnex falls 19% on a profit warning.

A choppy session ends with the average 17 points lower.

The company sees lower-than-expected earnings and revenue.

The software company also posts second-quarter earnings and sets a partnership with Yahoo!

"We're seeing customers continue to invest along with macroeconomic tailwinds," said CEO Peter Arduini.

Southwest Airlines has some major problems and passengers may be wary of flying the airline, but its current problems don't tell the whole story.

A major change is coming to Sin City's iconic 4.2-mile road, but maybe not in the way most people expected.