AP – Hewlett-Packard Co. trimmed the net income it reported for its fiscal first quarter Friday, saying it has to set aside more money than expected to deal with a lawsuit against it in the U.K.
AFP – Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak on Friday held firm to his love for Prius cars despite what he suspects is a Toyota software problem behind sudden spikes in acceleration.

AP – Mobile phone software developer Sybase Inc. said Friday that it has redeemed $390 million of convertible debt.
AP – Among the stock activity stories for Friday, March 5, from AP Financial News:
NewsFactor – Apple’s iPad tablet will go on sale a few days later than originally announced — a fact that is attracting attention.