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Video Game Playing Pays, With Pros Making Six Figures

A sold-out crowd of more than 2,000 spectators — heavily young and male — packed Manhattan’s historic Hammerstein Ballroom in late November for a sporting event. “Oh, my God, a perfect detonation!” shrieked one commentator during his high-octane play-by-play report. Fans sprang to their feet, shoving their fists in the air to urge on the two opponents competing in a soundproofed isolation booth set up onstage. Another 75,000 virtual viewers had

Splunk, Rival Sumo Logic Plan Global Expansions

The data analytics market is growing overseas, and two U.S.-based rivals are going after it. In the past month, Splunk (SPLK) and privately held rival Sumo Logic have unveiled plans to spend millions to expand overseas, looking to grab bigger shares of the data analytics software market. Such software helps companies manage Big Data flowing from PCs, mobile devices and other sources. Splunk, a fast-growing software maker, plans to commit $20

Dish Decision: Disrupt Or Join Sprint-TMUS Wedding?

Dish Network might yet cut in on the merger dance between Sprint and T-Mobile US, though analysts say it’s more likely the satellite TV broadcaster could play bridesmaid in the wireless marriage. Sprint (S), controlled by Japan-based SoftBank, is widely expected to bid for T-Mobile US (TMUS) this summer. Shares of T-Mobile, which is 67% owned by Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY), slipped after reports surfaced that Sprint will offer $40 per share, half in