The Justice Department and states that brought the case had urged the U.S. Supreme Court to directly hear the company's appeal. But the high court sided with Microsoft and sent the case to the lower appellate court, which ruled for the company in a related cased in 1998. A Justice Department spokeswoman said the government remained confident in its case and looked forward to its presentation to the appeals court. Whatever the outcome, the case seems certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court, barring any settlement between the parties. Durable goods orders fall.
Consumer confidence falls.
Microsoft denies monopoly, files appeal. Third-quarter growth slowest in four years. Intellution introduces iDownTime. GE names president and chairman-elect. SmarTeam unveils SmartInventor.