It's here! The day investors and fans have been looking forward to for what seems like years. As of this morning, social-networking giant Facebook (NAS: FB) is officially changing hands on public exchanges. What's gotten lost amid all the hoopla is one very simple question: What should the...

Interested in the Facebook IPO? That's certainly understandable. Judging by the media's coverage of the event, you'd think we were quickly approaching the second coming. Still, Facebook does deserve its due credit for revolutionizing the concept of social networking. On the flip side, Facebook,...

CNBC personal finance expert Sharon Epperson says the spring is a good time to clean up your finances by adjusting your payroll withholding, boosting your retirement contributions and scheduling automatic savings.

With patent infringement accusations going every which way in recent months, we're certainly familiar with Apple/Samsung banter. Now Apple has thrown yet another punch at the Korean smartphone maker, targeting its Galaxy S II, Galaxy S Plus and eight other handsets.

The unthinkable is happening at Apple (AAPL). The class act of Cupertino may have priced its iPad out of the market this holiday season. Goldman Sachs analyst Bill Shope is advising clients to keep an eye on iPad sales this quarter, fearing that the company is facing some near-term demand...