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Senate probes IPO fairness for small investors
Scott Tong Jun 20, 2012
The Senate Banking Committee is holding a hearing today into whether the IPO process is working for ordinary investors. At issue is whether regulators can level the playing field for big and small investors.
Facebook is spending $60 million to recognize your face
John Moe Jun 20, 2012
The social giant bets big on facial recognition software, but what is it using that information for?
Facebook not the most disappointing IPO ever
Sarah Gardner Jun 15, 2012
That title would actually go to a Chinese online gaming company.
With growth slowing way down, how will Facebook make money off us?
John Moe Jun 12, 2012
The social giant may use more ads, better ads or perhaps a way for users to make money as well.
Lobbyists take talking points mobile
David Gura Jun 11, 2012
New smartphone apps put special interest groups and their members on the same page when it comes to following the message.
The LinkedIn hack: What you need to do about it
John Moe Jun 7, 2012
And are we just stuck with the current problematic password system forever? Yes. Yes, we are.
Twitter solves mobile ad riddle
Jeremy Hobson Jun 7, 2012
This week, in a nudge at Facebook's mobile ad struggles, Twitter said its mobile ads are booming, already outpacing web ads and on track to keep growing.
Foursquare checks in on a new business plan
Stacey Vanek Smith Jun 7, 2012
Foursquare is adding Yelp-like recommendations to its mobile check-in app in its latest attempt to find a way to make money.
NASDAQ considers compensation for Facebook glitch
David Gura Jun 6, 2012
Published reports today suggest NASDAQ is working on a plan to compensate brokerages that lost perhaps $100 million when software fouled up the start of trading in Facebook's IPO last month.
Nasdaq to compensate Facebook investors
Kai Ryssdal Jun 5, 2012
It says there was a 30-minute glitch at the Facebook open a few weeks ago. Losses are estimated to be near $100 million.
