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According to the latest survey y IBM consumers want more retail stores to be more interactive and personalized online.

"It's a smarter consumer out there today, one who is really willing to engage with the retailer," said Shannon Miller, a business development lead for IBM's Global Business Services.

32,000 consumers were polled online for the research to figure out how much interactivity they want from the retail outlets they frequent. An overwhelming interest was shown for more online customization services.

Stock futures are rising, pointing to a higher opening Monday, following strong gains in overseas markets.
Stocks are getting a lift globally after a new report showed Chinese exports jumped by nearly 18 percent in December. The bigger-than-expected increase follows 13 straight months of declines. The increase in exports has added confidence to investors who believe a global economic rebound is well under way.

BofA Merrill Lynch turned bearish on the industry and downgraded several chipmakers, including Intel Corp., what led to the sharp falling of semiconductor stocks. Shares of Intel fell 6 percent to $19.01. Rival AMD dropped 5 percent to $6.96.
As for other chipmakers the situation is looking the following way: Nvidia dropped 5 percent to $12.87; Micron (MU.N) was down 7 percent at $6.97; and RF Micro (RFMD.O) was down 5 percent at $4.42. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (.SOXX) was down 4 percent at 309.37.

Credit Suisse Group (CS) Tuesday introduced a new bonus payout plan for its top executives, including more closely linking awards to the bank's overall profitability.

 Internet retailer Newegg Inc. plans an initial public offering of stock worth up to $175 million, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission on Monday. 

City of Industry, Calif.-based Newegg focuses on sales of electronics, hardware and software to consumers and small businesses. The company did not specify the timing of its IPO, on which market it intends to float its shares or its intended ticker symbol. 

TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation announced that its board of directors has approved the repurchase of 34 million shares from the family of Joe Ricketts, the company founder. The Ricketts plan to divert the money from the transaction to the family’s bid to buy the Chicago Cubs.