'Fast Money' Recap: Still Pressured by Russia
at The Street - 1 hr 48 mins ago
The trading panel discussed the deteriorating situation on the Ukraine border and its effect on U.S. and international stocks.
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Thu Aug 07, 5:14PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Service to More Cities - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 07, 3:00PM CDT
Amazon.com (AMZN) has announced the expansion of its same-day delivery service to six cities. These include Baltimore, Dallas, Indianapolis, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC.
Apple Scores Second Quarter Gains In Advance Of iPhone 6
at The Street - Thu Aug 07, 11:28AM CDT
Nearly year-old iPhones 5s and 5c boost Apple's U.S. smartphone share in advance of the release of new, larger models.
How Facebook Has A Huge Opportunity in China
at The Street - Thu Aug 07, 8:55AM CDT
Facebook has grown to over 1.3 billion monthly active users, but the company has an enormous opportunity in China, a market it currently doesn't really exist in.
Rocket Fuel's High Frequency Marketing Business Is No Sure Bet
at The Street - Wed Aug 06, 1:20PM CDT
Digital ad exchanges handle 10 times the volume of Nasdaq, but Rocket Fuel and other tech firms fueling the platforms aren't all winners.
Why Are Advertisers Now Rushing to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn?
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 06, 9:30AM CDT
The big three social networking sites -- Facebook , LinkedIn , and Twitter -- all blew the doors off earnings expectations during the second quarter. While Facebook has been solid for five consecutive quarters, such success is new for Twitter,...
Internet.org and Other Steps Facebook Is Taking to Fuel Growth
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 05, 7:00PM CDT
Following what can only be described as a tumultuous week for investors, Facebook managed to hold on to much of the gains it enjoyed after announcing yet another blowout quarter last week. The question going forward is: How does the king of social...
Tablet Users Are Distracted TV Viewers
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Aug 04, 1:12PM CDT
More people are using smartphones and tablets while watching TV shows, but second-screen applications like chatting about the show on social media are secondary to distracted viewer activities like surfing the Web. A study of second-screen use in the...
How To Make A Stronger Commitment To Dreams
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Aug 04, 12:41PM CDT
Without self-discipline, dreams run the risk of vanishing when urgent daily needs arise. Fortify your strength of will. A good first step: Write down your goals. Next, add people. They'll keep you on track, says organizational coach Gershon Mader,...
Jim Cramer Answers Twitter (TWTR) Questions on Target (TGT), American Airlines Group (AAL), Cummins (CMI), WWE (WWE) and Bank of America (BAC)
at The Street - Mon Aug 04, 11:24AM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer answers Twitter (TWTR) questions from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
Consumer Interest for Next Generation Smart Devices Rapidly Increases Via Social Media Initiatives - Celebrity Social Media Campaign Focuses on Newest Secure Smart Wallet
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 04, 7:30AM CDT
Smart Technology influence being felt in social media realm as big name companies acquire progressive startups and make platform advancements: NXT-ID, Inc. (OTCBB: NXTD), Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), Twitter Inc. (NASDAQ: TWTR), LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD) and MeetMe Inc. (NASDAQ: MEET)
In the Energy Decade, Oil Companies Party Like It���s 1979
at The Street - Sat Aug 02, 10:00AM CDT
People may talk about computing, or monetary policy, but it's energy that has delivered America out of the Great Recession.
LinkedIn Q2 Earnings Repels Concerns As Stock Rises
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Aug 01, 12:44PM CDT
LinkedIn stock was up 9.5% midday Friday after the company late Thursday posted second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst consensus estimates across the board. The social networking site geared to business professionals reversed concerns about...
GoPro Stock Is Still Attractive -- if You're a Short, That Is
at The Street - Fri Aug 01, 10:52AM CDT
Until GoPro's lockup expiration comes, which I'm projecting to be on Dec. 26, there is still 30% downside risk to these shares.