Archive for the ‘Internet’ Category

Blogs: The Next Takeover Target?

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

They reach large, loyal audiences, they’re fairly cheap to run, and they can be lucrative. Media companies have their checkbooks ready

Original post by AnthonyK

Tough Times for Telecom Gearmakers

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

The telecom-equipment sector has lost billions of dollars of market value as consolidation fails to offset a pullback in carrier spending

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Google Earnings Beat Estimates—Again

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

The search megalith reported stellar third-quarter earnings, though it warned that margins may thin as it makes needed investments

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2008 IT Outlook: ‘Less than Comforting’

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

As the tech industry girds for third-quarter earnings, analysts are turning their attention to next year. Many don’t like what they see

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Google: Rational Exuberance?

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Unless Google outstrips analysts’ third-quarter estimates, its stock may retreat from record highs—but probably not for long

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Zecco: A Little Less Free

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Pioneering no-commission broker Zecco.com slashes free trades, citing a need to improve features and services

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GorillaTrades Unmasked

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Stockpicking site GorillaTrades and its anonymous founder have garnered some buzz with splashy ads, but the record fails to live up to the hype

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Vonage’s Prospects Dim

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

A pair of patent decisions darken the financial picture for the embattled Internet-calling provider and could leave the company susceptible to a takeover

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E*Trade-Ameritrade: Would Consumers Win?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

As the two brokerages reportedly talk merger, experts think a tieup could result in lower fees and better service. History backs that up

Original post by AnthonyK

Social Networking Hits Investing

Monday, August 20th, 2007

More investors are meeting and sharing ideas in online trading communities. Should you base your portfolio moves on the wisdom of crowds?

Original post by AnthonyK