Heartbleed bug causes major security headache
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and ANICK JESDANUN - AP - 28 mins ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ' A confounding computer bug called "Heartbleed" is causing major security headaches across the Internet as websites scramble to fix the problem and Web surfers wonder whether they should change their passwords to prevent theft of their email accounts, credit card numbers and other sensitive information.
Sandberg staying, Facebook up
at Investor's Business Daily - 1 hr 2 mins ago
Shares of the top social network jumped after COO Sheryl Sandberg again said in an interview on NBC's "Today" that she plans to stay with Facebook (FB) and denied rumors she is mulling a political run. Sandberg recently sold 10.6 mil Facebook shares,...
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - 1 hr 34 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) ' A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
From Carnage to Euphoria in the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 in Just Two Days
at The Street - 2 hrs 24 mins ago
The indices have had an impressive two-day run off the lows on Monday. Is this for real or a relief rally within a bearish trend?
Nasdaq Up 1.7%; Bed, Bath & Beyond Sinks After Hours
at Investor's Business Daily - 2 hrs 27 mins ago
The major averages climbed more than 1% Wednesday, as more earnings reports came out after the closing bell. The Nasdaq led the way, climbing 1.7%. The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 each rose 1.1%. But NYSE and Nasdaq volume was...
Alcoa and Facebook are big market movers
AP - Wed Apr 09, 3:37PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) ' Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
Stocks Close Higher as Fed Minutes Reveal Optimism
at The Street - Wed Apr 09, 3:29PM CDT
U.S. markets closed higher on Wednesday as Fed minutes show optimism, but indicate doubts about continuing the stimulus program.
Stocks Rise More Than 1% As Facebook, Alcoa Jump
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 09, 3:26PM CDT
The major averages ended up more than 1% Wednesday, closing higher for a second day, after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting struck a dovish tone. The Nasdaq led the way, rising 1.8%. The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 added...
Stocks Extend Gains; Trimble Navigation Finds Support
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 09, 3:15PM CDT
Stocks strengthened and were near session highs Wednesday, after the minutes from the March 19 Fed meeting were released at 2 p.m. ET and revealed some dovishness among central bankers. With a little over one hour remaining in the session, the Nasdaq...
Facebook shares jump on Sandberg interview
By The Associated Press - AP - Wed Apr 09, 1:40PM CDT
Facebook shares had their second-largest jump of the year after Sheryl Sandberg again insisted that she is staying with Facebook.
Baidu and Ctrip.com to Merge? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 09, 1:30PM CDT
Reportedly, China's largest search engine, Baidu's Qunar unit will merge with Ctrip.com International Ltd. to expand its travel search market. Shares of Ctrip surged 10.4% in after-hours trading.
Merck Moves the Dow and Facebook Pops as Earnings Season Gets Started
Alex Planes, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 1:06PM CDT
Editor's Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly referenced news from Merck KGaA. This section has been removed and replaced with pertinent information on Merck & Co. The Fool regrets the error. The second quarter has begun with a...
India: World's 2nd Largest Facebook User - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 09, 12:50PM CDT
India became the second largest Facebook using nation in the world, after Monthly Active Users (MAUs) recently crossed 100 million.
Is Twitter Copying Facebook? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 09, 12:49PM CDT
Twitter recently rolled out a new look that is quite similar to Facebook.
3 Hot Stocks to Trade (or Not)
at The Street - Wed Apr 09, 12:46PM CDT
Here's how to trade some of the most active stocks on the market today.
Constant Contact Delivers Profits at a Bargain Price
at The Street - Wed Apr 09, 12:27PM CDT
Constant Contact is a growing technology company you can buy at a reasonable price.
Major Averages Score Solid Gains; Athlon Energy Firms Up
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 09, 12:25PM CDT
A nascent rally attempt for the major averages saw stocks extend gains for a second day Wednesday. In early afternoon trading, the Nasdaq led the way, up 1%. The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 added 0.5% each. NYSE and Nasdaq volume was...
Why It's Time to Buy Facebook, Priceline, Pandora and Netflix
at The Street - Wed Apr 09, 12:21PM CDT
The technology industry has been hit hard, with high-growth names such as Pandora, Priceline.com, Netflix and Facebook all having sharply corrected over the past few weeks. With these stocks down around 20% from their highs, now may be the time to...
3 Technology Stocks Driving The Sector Higher
at The Street - Wed Apr 09, 12:02PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the technology sector higher today.
Why Facebook (FB) Stock Is Up Today
at The Street - Wed Apr 09, 11:11AM CDT
Facebook (FB) shares are up 4.8% to $61.04 in trading Wednesday