Hewlett-Packard investors like possibility of Meg Whitman as CEO

Nearly 7% as investors rally around reports that the computer giant is considering ousting CEO Leo Apotheker and replacing him with Meg Whitman.

TRIAL BALLOON: Hewlett-Packard's not-so-secret handwringing — over whether to dump CEO Leo Apotheker and replace him with former eBay CEO Meg Whitman — was a success Wednesday.

Internet exec star be open to running one of Silicon Valley's most notoriously difficult companies? Sources say yes, indeedy.

– David Garrity, principal at GVA Research LLC, talks about challenges facing Hewlett-Packard Co. and potential replacements for Chief Executive Officer Leo Apotheker.

CEO and failed Calif. gubernatorial candidate would replace Leo Apotheker.

Hewlett-Packard shares are rising this morning on reports that former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman is being considered by HP directors as a possible replacement for current boss Léo Apotheker.