In the stock market, there are countless strategies for making a buck. Some investors like to focus on the fundamentals of the companies they invest in — poring over financial statements to figure out which firms are over- or under-valued. Others invest based on trends or macroeconomic events, like whether the Fed is raising or lowering …
Technology & Media
The Internet Doesn’t Hurt People — People Do: ‘The New Digital Age’
The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, at least comparable in impact to the advent of the printing press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worldwide now have …
Time Inc.’s 10 NYC Startups to Watch for 2013
Each Spring, Time Inc. highlights New York-based startups that exhibit the greatest potential to transform their respective industries, which can range from shopping, personal health, and dating to customer service, social media, and data analysis. Click through to see the class of 2013.
Need a Babysitter in a Pinch? There’s an App for That
Finding a babysitter can often be a challenge for parents who lack a trusted friend or relative to fill the role. Things only get worse when one’s needed on short notice. But a quickly growing online service aims to make
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Cornell NYC Tech: Here’s Why a Qualcomm Billionaire Gave $133 Million
New York City’s plan to establish a world-class applied sciences university received a major boost on Monday with the announcement of a $133 million donation from prominent tech billionaire and philanthropist Irwin M. Jacobs, …
How Google Beat Viacom in the Landmark YouTube Copyright Case — Again
Media giant Viacom just can’t win — at least when it comes to the company’s long-running, landmark copyright infringement lawsuit against Google‘s YouTube video service. A federal judge handed a major victory to YouTube on …
Does Kmart’s Hilarious New Ad Acknowledge That Kmart Stores Are Hopeless?
In just over a week, Kmart’s 30-second “Ship My Pants” spot — go ahead, say it quickly — has received close to 13 million views online. The viral hit should give the struggling retailer some much-needed buzz. It might also call …
2013 Boston Marathon Paraphernalia Already Up for Sale on eBay
You just knew this would happen. In the days after Monday’s tragedy at the Boston Marathon, all sorts of marathon-related gear has shown up on eBay.
‘Silicon Slopes’: Google Fiber Planned For Provo, Utah
Google announced its Provo plans less than two weeks after it named Austin, Texas as the second Google Fiber city.
How Far Can the Mighty Apple Fall?
Apple may be the world’s most celebrated electronics company, but its formerly high-flying stock price has plummeted to Earth.
Tom Wheeler, Former Lobbyist and Obama Loyalist, Seen as FCC Frontrunner
The well-regarded venture capitalist and former cable and wireless industry lobbyist recently received a major boost.
Attention JC Penney Shoppers, Look Out for the Return of ‘Sales Galore’
After months of abysmal sales tallies, the Ron Johnson era is over at JC Penney. Now that Johnson’s “fair and square” no-coupons pricing policies have proved to be a failure, the department store will have to try something else …
