Archive for the ‘Internet’ Category

2008 Sector Outlook: Technology

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

The fifth in a series examining the outlook for five sectors. S&P analysts have just one overweight recommendation: information technology

Original post by AnthonyK

Holiday Shoppers Plan to Flock Online

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Shoppers plan to purchase more online this year, according to an S&P survey. Apple and eBay stand to benefit

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Are Comcast’s Woes a Harbinger?

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Reduced forecasts by the top cable provider may be a sign of interference ahead for a broad range of communications providers

Original post by AnthonyK

A Bullish Call on AT&T

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

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Move Over, ‘Cyber Monday’

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Online retailers, bracing for a record holiday season, say their busiest day will come in December’s second week; eBay calls it "Green Monday"

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Bankrate’s Identity Crisis

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Investors may see the banking info provider as part of the troubled mortgage industry. But one pro says it’s a promising Web-advertising play

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Holiday Sales: Less Cheer in ‘07

Monday, November 26th, 2007

While the headlines look encouraging, Action Economics says that inflation-adjusted sales could show their slowest growth in five years

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Investing: The Net Wisdom of Peers

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Increasingly disenchanted with professional advisers, investors are finding sound advice and improved returns with the help of online communities

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Microsoft and Facebook Hook Up

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

The $240 million deal offers the software titan an appealing slice of online advertising—and a $15 billion valuation for Facebook

Original post by AnthonyK

EBay: The Place for Microfinance

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

On the online auction giant’s new MicroPlace site, investors can lend as little as $50 to would-be small business owners around the globe

Original post by AnthonyK