Wednesday 6-18-2014 Facebook Inc (FB) $FB opened a
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Overall Average: 80% Buy
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Facebook wants more ad sales
at Investor's Business Daily - 2 hrs 27 mins ago
In a report commissioned by the social networking site, Kenshoo said Facebook's (FB) paid social advertising "can drive" better returns for search ads. Together the social ads and regular ads can boost a typical advertising budget's conversion rate... (full story)
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - Wed Jun 18, 5:03PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading: (full story)
Better Stock Today Challenge: Celgene vs. Facebook
David Williamson and Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 3:32PM CDT
In the spirit of World Cup competition, we're holding our own tournament in search of the Better Stock Today. We're pitting 32 companies against each other and you, the reader, will determine the winner. Celgene takes on Facebook for this first... (full story)
Cheese! Small businesses get sales off Instagram
By JOSEPH PISANI - AP - Wed Jun 18, 4:20PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A picture is worth thousands of dollars for Limelight Extensions. (full story)
Why Jim Cramer Says Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) Can Thrive
at The Street - Wed Jun 18, 2:14PM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer Explains Why Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) all have room to do well in this market. (full story)
Facebook Releases Slingshot; Battle with Snapchat Heats Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 18, 1:10PM CDT
Facebook Inc (FB) recently released Slingshot, a smartphone photo and video sharing app, which has been touted as a prospective competitor to Snapchat. (full story)
In Social Media's 'Game of Thrones,' Facebook Stock Is the One to Back
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 12:26PM CDT
Right now, there's is no "king" of social media. And yet the competition is only just beginning. The rise of smartphones and tablets as useful tools for connecting with friends, colleagues, and the world around us has amplified the importance of ... (full story)
Facebook Partner Says Social Ads Boost Search Ad ROI
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Jun 18, 12:14PM CDT
A Facebook (FB) advertising partner says paid social ads on the social network boost conversions for search ads vs. competitors. Kenshoo, in a report released Wednesday and commissioned by Facebook, said Facebook's social advertising "can drive"... (full story)
Why Facebook (FB) Stock Is Still a 'Hold"
at The Street - Wed Jun 18, 12:09PM CDT
TheStreet Ratings team reiterates its 'hold' rating for Facebook (FB) with a ratings score of C. (full story)
Why Facebook Inc's Profitability Will be Pressured
Dan Newman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 11:21AM CDT
Facebook seems unstoppable. Last quarter, the company took in $2.5 billion in revenue and $642 million in net income, respectively up 72% and 193% from a year ago. Users keep growing, mobile revenue keeps growing, and its net income margin expanded... (full story)
How Can eBay Survive the 3-Headed Monster?
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 11:00AM CDT
More than half of eBay 's valuation and nearly all of its operating profit is tied to PayPal. But with the company having to contend with the three-headed monster of Facebook , Apple , and now Amazon.com , investors must think hard to... (full story)
Here’s Why Facebook Will Be Successful With Small Businesses
Mark Girland, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 18, 11:00AM CDT
Small and medium-sized businesses, or SMBs, have long used Facebook as what amounts to a free website platform. SMBs have also been quick to embrace free postings on Google and Twitter . But many of them are reluctant to advertise, limiting... (full story)
Jim Cramer's Top Stock Picks: GOOGL AAPL FB RDS.B KFY
at The Street - Wed Jun 18, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer says Google, Facebook and Apple have what he likes in a technology stock while Korn/Ferry is at an attractive entry point right now. (full story)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Don't Bet Against This Market
at The Street - Tue Jun 17, 7:31PM CDT
The market reacted correctly to the continued tensions in Iraq and the effect on oil, Cramer said. (full story)
This Is Facebook's Mobile Future -- And Yours
Dan Newman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 17, 7:30PM CDT
In HBO's Silicon Valley , a start-up fights to create a business around data compression. The show sits right on the edge of reality and parody with outrageous personalities, barely pronounceable start-up names, and millions of venture capital... (full story)
Facebook Launches Private-Messaging App Slingshot
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jun 17, 2:16PM CDT
Facebook (FB) on Tuesday launched an app for sending photos and short videos that disappear after being viewed, a swipe at Snapchat-like privacy messaging. The new app, Slingshot, is the second release from Facebook's Creative Labs arm. "Photos and... (full story)
Yahoo Falls as Alibaba's Revenue Growth Slows - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 17, 1:15PM CDT
Yahoo Inc.'s (YHOO) shares tumbled 5.8% to settle at $34.81 after the Chinese e-Commerce giant, Alibaba, threw some light on its latest financials. (full story)
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Jun 17, 1:08PM CDT
App Store Official Charts for the week ending June 16, 2014: (full story)