Week in review: Microsoft readies Surface

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Microsoft Windows 8 faces growing pressure to succeed. (Oct. 19, 2012)

Microsoft misses Q1 estimates ahead of Windows 8 launch. (Oct. 18, 2012)

Microsoft Surface tablet pricing called “fatal mistake.” (Oct. 18, 2012)

Apple must apologize for calling Samsung a copycat. (Oct. 18, 2012)

Mellanox stock plunges on guidance. (Oct. 18, 2012)

Microsoft facing a down quarter ahead of Windows 8. (Oct. 18, 2012)

Apple iPad Mini likely to cannibalize 15% to 20% of regular iPad sales. (Oct. 17, 2012)

Intel sees no PC sales boost from Microsoft’s Windows 8 near term. (Oct. 17, 2012)

Apple sets Oct. 23 for expected iPad Mini debut. (Oct. 16, 2012)

Microsoft Surface tablets match Apple iPad on price. (Oct. 16, 2012)

Intel seen posting first sales decline in three years. (Oct. 15, 2012)

Photo: Microsoft Surface tablet with colored keyboard covers.