LinkedIn to Buy E-Reader Company Pulse for $90M
Professional networking website LinkedIn is paying about $90 million to acquire Pulse, which makes an e-reader platform used on mobile devices
Stocks of Ice and Fire: 'Game of Thrones' Investing Ideas
The futures of the Lannister, Stark, Baratheon and Targaryen clans are unknown. But if George R.R. Martin lets them live, what stocks might his characters buy for retirement?
5 Biggest Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
It's been a colorful week in the world of business, from Facebook's accidental hijacking spree to the timely rescue of Dell, to pink slips being passed out at DreamWorks. Here's a rundown of this week's biggest winners and losers.
Stocks Edge Higher After Positive Trade Deficit Report
Stocks are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street after a report showed that the U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in December, to $38.6 billion -- the smallest it's been in nearly three years.
Market Minute: Coinstar Profit Drops in Fourth Quarter
Coinstar's fourth-quarter profit fell 27 percent due to poor performance at its new ventures. It forecast disappointing earnings ahead, and its shares tumbled in after-hours trading Thursday. The company owns the Redbox DVD kiosks and its namesake coin-counting sites.
Graph Search: 4 Companies That Facebook's New Tool Could Crush
So far, investors aren't impressed with Facebook's new Graph Search. But those who see only a friend-enhanced search tool are missing the big picture. It may actually revolutionize the online game and threaten some major Internet players.
13 Money Lies You Should Stop Telling Yourself By Age 30
Age 30 has become the new benchmark for people to get their lives together, and advice on how to do that abounds. But in fact, most of us already know how to succeed: We just happen to let ourselves -- and a few convenient lies -- get in the way.
Wall Street Watch Friday: Starbucks Earnings, Hot and Sweet
Starbucks posted strong quarterly results after Thursday's market close. Revenue climbed 11% for the premium coffee house chain to $3.36 billion, with earnings of 46 cents a share. It's a far cry from a few years ago, when the chain was on the retreat due to the recession.
Get a Work-Life Balance: You Can at These Top-Rated Companies
If you're working harder than ever, and feel like you don't have time to breathe, check out Glassdoor's list of the best companies for work-life balance. Some names on it may not surprise you, like Facebook and LinkedIn. But one name that's been in the news constantly lately probably will.
Wishing You Could Meet a Millionaire in Midair? Fly Delta
It's no surprise that many millionaires who travel prefer to fly (instead of, say, taking a train or riding the bus). But all airlines are not created equal when it comes to deep-pocketed passengers.
Facebook's Real Investing Story: How Brokers and Investors Use It
The most interesting story about investing and social media isn't that you can buy shares of Facebook -- it's the way so many advisers and investors are using social networking sites to connect with each other, and with market information.
What to Watch This Week: Buffett and Credit, Autos and Newbies
Let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street: Warren Buffett talks; plastic wins; organic food does too; GM reads its odometer; and recent IPOs check in.
Gen Y's Troubles: You'll Never Guess Who's Really to Blame
Today's economy is especially rough for the young members of Generation Y. And it's hard not feel sympathetic for them ... until you hear this alarming tidbit: Gen Y believes that success comes through luck. Yes, luck, not hard work.
5 Money-Smart Apps for Business Travelers
Business travelers are still taking to the air despite the uncertain economy, but they're being a lot more careful about their spending. Here's a look at five apps that can help you make the most of your business travel budget.
Facebook to Get Friendly with Nasdaq for IPO, Reports Say
Facebook will list its shares with Nasdaq, according to media reports. That would be a big win for the Nasdaq, which competes fiercely with NYSE Euronext, especially for an IPO as large as Facebook's, pegged at $5 billion.