Microsoft wants Minecraft, Family Dollar fight gets hostile, Alibaba’s IPO fully booked

THE FORTUNE DAILY Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Microsoft in talks to buy Minecraft developer Mojang Fans voice dismay as iconoclastic Swedish developer prepares to cash out.

Apple gambles on payments and watches In this week's Tech Debate, Andrew Nusca and Time.com's Alex Fitzpatrick break down Apple's product announcements.

Gloves set to come off in fight over Family Dollar If Family Dollar's board won't listen, maybe its shareholders will, the retailer reckons.

Alibaba's IPO is already covered after two days on the road The Chinese Internet company's stock filing, which could potentially be the largest ever, is already fully booked.

Hands on with Apple's new Watch and iPhone 6 A first-look at Apple's latest devices proves once again the company's attention to detail. But questions remain.

By Benjamin Snyder Is U2 going freemium with Apple a sign of what's to come? U2 is giving away its latest album through Apple iTunes as the music industry grapples with declining sales.

By Philip Elmer-DeWitt Apple's 9/9 event: How analysts summed it up A few analysts took a step back from Tuesday's announcements to look at the big picture.

By Anne Fisher Yes, your best tech staffers really do wish they worked at Google But that's okay, says a former Google executive. Companies that need tech talent aren't competing for the same people.

E.U. throws U.K. a bone with key financial services post in new Commission

Dollar General goes hostile and Ferrari's boss quits — five things to know today

The world of wearables, according to Intel

Apple event overshadows unflattering news at Snapchat, Tinder

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