Linggo, Nobyembre 30, 2014

Behind the scenes of the Janay Rice interviews

When Janay Rice was ready to speak, almost everybody was ready to listen.

Sony films surface on pirate sites after hacking attack

Following a vast hacking attack that targeted Sony Pictures, several of the Hollywood studio's films, including Brad Pitt's "Fury" and the remake of the musical "Annie," have become available on illicit web sites.

Fewer shoppers hit the stores on Black Friday

Shoppers are discovering there's an alternative to standing outside on Black Friday waiting for a department store to open.

Cyber Monday deals: Where to find them

Cyber Monday is no longer a one-day affair.

Should you sell stocks? Check junk bonds first

One man's junk bonds might be another man's treasure.

Sabado, Nobyembre 29, 2014

Black Thursday? Thanksgiving sales numbers growing

Shoppers increasingly are shifting their buying to Thanksgiving Day, despite petitions against stores opening on the holiday -- and the powerful lure of the post-turkey nap.

Biyernes, Nobyembre 28, 2014

Soaring ratings for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Much like the inflatable floats of Spider-Man and Snoopy, this year's ratings for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade soared.

Black Friday: Just another busy shopping day

Is the Black Friday frenzy losing its grip? That's what it felt like at one Target in a New Jersey shopping plaza early Friday morning.

Smart sports equipment turns phones into coaches

There's a new crop of tools to calculate the speed of a pitch, the strength of a putt, the arch of a basketball toss and the quality of a serve. They aren't for professional ballplayers or touring golfers. These pro-level gadgets are coming for casual sports, from pick-up games to little league.

Black Friday deals: What shoppers are searching for

Black Friday may be losing some of its luster at the mall, but online, the deals shine brightly.

Resurrecting drowned iPhones from the dead

Startup TekDry has created a machine that can dry out a waterlogged phone.

Black Friday: Walmart, Target are top retail pages on Facebook

Walmart and Target aren’t just among the most popular Black Friday retail destinations, they’re the most popular retail pages on Facebook. According to Facebook Marketing Partner Socialbakers, 34.8 million people worldwide like the page for Walmart....

Best Buy crashes amid Black Friday deals

Black Friday isn't the best day for your website to crash.

How to bargain shop for stocks

Shoppers aren't the only ones searching for deals these days.

Huwebes, Nobyembre 27, 2014

Shoppers rejoice! Black Friday is here

The doors are open. The sales are here. It's Black Friday.

Oil prices crash below $70

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What are Facebook users thankful for?

As people all over the United States prepare to break bread and give thanks today, Facebook’s Data Science team wondered: What are people thankful for? The usual answers — friends, family, health — top the list,...

European Parliament votes for Google breakup

The European Parliament has voted to break up Google and weaken its dominance across the region.

Oil prices fall ahead of OPEC meeting

Oil prices hit a four-year low on Thursday as hopes for an OPEC agreement on the first production cut since the financial crisis grew smaller.

Miyerkules, Nobyembre 26, 2014

Black Friday (or Thursday) is upon us, but the deals have already begun

You may be one of the faithful Black Friday shoppers lining up outside malls and department stores across America.

Elizabeth Warren calls out Obama on nominee

Elizabeth Warren is accusing President Obama of again putting Wall Street regulation in the hands of Wall Street insiders.

Adoption of Facebook’s Atlas growing quicker than Google’s DoubleClick

Not long after Facebook re-launched its robust advertising measurement platform Atlas, adoption has boomed. According to Datanyze, more websites added Atlas technology than Google’s DoubleClick in both October and November. In October, 34,589 websites added Atlas...

Netflix sues former executive for kickbacks

Netflix has sued a former executive -- now Yahoo's chief information officer -- saying he abused his power by taking kickbacks.

Think you know the Web? Let's find out

Sure, everyone reading this uses the Internet. But how much do you really know about it?

How Well Do You Know Entrepreneurs? Take the Quiz to Find Out!

If you study business and entrepreneurship, you undoubtedly admire those who have reached the top. People like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer, Mark Zuckerberg, and many others reached the echelon of the business ranks and created products that millions of people use everyday. They’ve put in the time, work, and have gone through the […]

Shoppers say 'no' to Black Thursday

Shoppers love a deal. But that love might not be unconditional.

BlackBerry will buy your iPhone

BlackBerry wants your iPhone, and will pay for it.

Supersonic jets can fly from New York to L.A. in 2.5 hours (or less)

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Black Friday bargain: Airline stocks

Looking to buy something that will keep on giving? Consider airline stocks. They have been doing incredibly well lately, but they aren't even close to achieving maximum altitude.

Martes, Nobyembre 25, 2014

Take Your Content Marketing to New Heights (Infographic)

Content marketing requires a unique type of investment. With most outbound marketing, the investment is cost related. But with inbound marketing, while there are costs, the biggest investment is time. Content marketing is a process and typically requires a good amount of work until you see meaningful results. But don’t let that deter you. As […]

Suze Orman leaving CNBC, developing new show

"The Suze Orman Show" is ending on CNBC, and its host has her sights set on a new television home.

Prisoners got $70 million from fake tax refund claims

Prisoners are filing bogus tax refund claims from jail, and some are actually getting away with it.

These professional Christmas light displays can cost thousands

Sometimes decking the halls is best left to the professionals.

Facebook puts more emphasis on local page review scores

Facebook, in recent months, has been building up its local page review interface. Now, review scores are highlighted in bright blue in more places and people can click through and sort reviews based on star rating,...

Ferguson library sees donations roll in

Ferguson is in turmoil, but one community safe haven is getting a lot of attention.

Can Split Testing Wreck Your Google Ranking?

Put down your pitchforks and torches… I’m not saying you should stop split testing. But I am saying that there are a few “red flags” that a split test can inadvertently throw up if you’re not managing or monitoring it correctly. It’s a fine line you have to walk if you do both conversion optimization […]

Air fare is still going up, even as costs go down

Some airline costs are going down, but ticket prices are still going up.

Watch how vinyl records are made

Despite their retro roots, records sales are growing. CNNMoney's Cristina Alesci heads to Brooklyn to visit one of sixteen record pressing plants in the United States.