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WHAT ZUCK & CO. ARE WORTH
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:03:10 EDT
Facebook's IPO has minted at least a half-dozen new billionaires, including Mark Zuckerberg.
Stocks: Worst week of the year
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:50:14 EDT
Stocks closed out an ugly week. Despite initial euphoria surrounding Facebook's public debut, the social network's shares barely popped above its offering price and failed to inspire investors to buy into the broader market.
Facebook's modest debut
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:04:16 EDT
Facebook's stock market debut is finally here -- and investors jumped on the breathlessly hyped IPO, sending shares up almost 11% at the start of trade.
HP considers cutting 25,000 jobs. Why not more?
Fri, 18 May 2012 13:05:03 EDT
GM won't advertise in the 2013 Super Bowl
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:55:45 EDT
General Motors will not advertise during this year's Super Bowl game, the automaker said Friday.
Postal Service's next deadline: Aug. 1
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:30:52 EDT
The next deadline facing Congress to save the U.S. Postal Service is Aug. 1. That's when the agency won't have enough money to make a $5.5 billion payment to a retirement fund mandated by law.
5 Memorial Day weekend travel deals
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:26:43 EDT
It's not too late to book a trip for the upcoming holiday weekend. Even with short notice, there are lots of ways to save big on these top five destinations.
No, Facebook didn't make Bono richest musician
Fri, 18 May 2012 18:01:06 EDT
Reports of Bono's payday have been greatly exaggerated.
'I have an airplane hangar in my front yard'
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:04:22 EDT
Like so many Americans across the nation, Julie Clark commutes to work. But she doesn't drive, walk or even take a bus or train. Instead, she flies a plane.
Thrilled and bummed by Google's self-driving car
Fri, 18 May 2012 13:08:48 EDT
My first ride in Google's self-driving car was, all at the same time, thrilling, fascinating and a little disappointing.
New York penthouse sells for a record $90 million
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:08:51 EDT
An unnamed buyer paid more than $90 million for a Midtown Manhattan penthouse, the highest price ever paid for a New York apartment, according to the building's developer.
Before they were famous, they worked where?
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:04:23 EDT
There are millions of people employed by the 500, so you're bound to find a few famous faces. Nicki Minaj and Ellen DeGeneres are just some of the celebs who worked at a Fortune 500 company on their way up.
Cash crunch for Greece's banks
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:32:06 EDT
The Greek financial system is straining hard for cash.
'What should we do with a $100,000 windfall?'
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:41:05 EDT
We are retirement age and expect a windfall of $100,000. What should we do? -- Debbie, Jamestown, N.Y.
Why Daniel Boulud still lives above the store
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:29:08 EDT
The celebrated chef describes his favorite parts of the job and why he chooses to literally live above his signature restaurant in Manhattan, Daniel.
Why you probably can't win an age bias suit
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:06:21 EDT
A recent Supreme Court decision made proving age bias even tougher than it was before.
Philadelphia (finally) gets the Barnes art collection
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:42:17 EDT
More than 50 years after Dr. Albert Barnes' death, his renowned art collection finds a lovely new home in Philadelphia, against the wishes of many of his fans.
Day trader: Apple stock is a 'buy'
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:04:22 EDT
A cult figure among day traders issues a rare "buy" recommendation.
JPMorgan's Dimon to testify in Senate
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:31:01 EDT
JPMorgan head Jamie Dimon will appear before a Senate committee to testify about the bank's recent $2 billion trading loss, which has spurred renewed debate about financial reform since being revealed last week.
Save on health care, even as you get older
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:27:36 EDT
You managed to glide through your twenties and thirties without any major health issues. Yet, as the calendar pages turn, you're finding that a host of minor -- and perhaps a few major -- medical problems keep cropping up. The doctor shakes her head when she sees your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
Facebook trading sets record IPO volume
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:05:57 EDT
Facebook's stock market debut finally came and went -- but for all the breathless hype, shares ended right near their offering price.
Stocks: Worst week of the year
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:48:22 EDT
Stocks closed out an ugly week. Despite initial euphoria surrounding Facebook's public debut, the social network's shares barely popped above its offering price and failed to inspire investors to buy into the broader market.
Facebook: Many mutual funds already have a stake
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:29:19 EDT
Whether you do or don't like Facebook, you may already own a piece of the social media site: over the past year, nearly 70 mutual funds have snapped up pre-IPO shares on private markets.
Anti-social: Zynga tumbles after Facebook IPO
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:37:56 EDT
Social media stocks just aren't feeling the love, despite Facebook's highly-anticipated stock market debut.
Obama may tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:38:38 EDT
Despite the recent fall in oil prices, analysts say President Obama may tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as sanctions on Iran take hold.
New York penthouse sells for a record $90 million
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:07:25 EDT
An unnamed buyer paid more than $90 million for a Midtown Manhattan penthouse, the highest price ever paid for a New York apartment, according to the building's developer.
Vacation? No thanks, boss
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:48:18 EDT
Dubbed the "no vacation nation," the United States lags behind most other developed countries when it comes to vacation days. But Americans don't seem to mind.
