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Walt Disney Drawing Going Up for Auction
A sketch that was drawn and autographed by Walt Disney is going up for auction.
Cyber Monday 2011: Amazon, eBay, Google Could Benefit from Strong Online Spending
Double-digit growth in online consumer spending so far this holiday season shows that e-commerce is the place to be for investors looking to benefit from online bargain shopping.
Black Friday online sales growth lags last year
Amazon.com Inc, eBay Inc and other e-commerce companies had a strong Black Friday, but the industry's growth rate lagged last year's surge in online buying on the traditional first day of the holiday shopping season.
U.S. November Online Retail Booms as Weak Economy Draws People to Online Deals: comScore
Consumers have spent $9.67 billion with online retailers in the first 20 days of November, according to digital research firm comScore. The firm expects a 15 percent increase in e-commerce sales this holiday season compared with last year.
EBay buys Hunch to boost recommendations
EBay said it acquired the data analysis firm Hunch to help it develop more recommendation technology for its online marketplace.
Versace H&M Hits eBay, Leather Biker Jacket Going for $1,200
The Versace H&M collection has already hit eBay and price tags have quadrupled, as was to be expected.
SOPA: Facebook, Google, Twitter Oppose Bill Amid User Backlash
The online outrage sparked by congresses new effort to Stop Online Piracy had reached new heights, this time stretching beyond users to the companies themselves. Facebook, Google, Twitter, AOL are all among SOPA's opponents.
Penn State Game: Ticket Prices Swing Throughout Week in Sandusky Scandal Aftermath
In the aftermath of a sex abuse scandal involving former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky and its fallout - including the firing of legendary head coach Joe Paterno - ticket prices for the team's football game Saturday vs. Nebraska fluctuated drastically.
John Lennon Tooth Sells at Auction for How Much?
John Lennon’s tooth sold.
HP To Retain PC Division, Yet No Word on WebOS
Technology giant Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) has now abandoned its previous decision to spin-off its PC division, which has led to the ouster of its ex-CEO Leo Apotheker.
Apple stock to jump 25 percent over next year: Barron's
Shares of a handful of large tech companies including Apple Inc, Oracle Corp and eBay Inc are likely to increase by more than 20 percent over the next year, according to Barron's.
Apple stock to jump 25 percent over next year: Barron's
Shares of a handful of large tech companies including Apple Inc, Oracle Corp and eBay Inc are likely to increase by more than 20 percent over the next year, according to Barron's.
EBay's Marketplaces growth to dominate
The performance of eBay Inc's main Marketplaces business will dominate results from the e-commerce company later this week.
EBay profit meets Street; shares dip on cautious view
EBay Inc reported profit that matched Wall Street estimates and gave a restrained outlook for the rest of the year because of economic uncertainty, sending its shares lower.
Barnes & Noble expands marketplace beyond books
Barnes & Noble Inc is adding new categories including home products and consumer electronics to its online marketplace, the latest move by the retailer to rely less on book sales and compete with e-commerce rivals such as Amazon.com Inc and eBay Inc .
U.S. Stock Futures Pare Gains on Eurozone Summit Fears
U.S. stock futures pared gains Thursday morning on a report that the German government will not rule out postponing the upcoming EU weekend summit.
Stocks in Focus (MSFT, T, ALTR, EBAY, SNDK, WYNN, LUV, BSX, COF, LLY, KEY, PM)
The companies which are expected to see active trade on Thursday are: Microsoft, AT&T, Altera, eBay, Sandisk, Wynn Resorts, Southwest Airlines, Boston Scientific, Capital One Financial, Eli Lilly, Key Corp and Philip Morris International.
EBay shares drop on cautious forecast
EBay Inc reported profit that matched Wall Street estimates and gave a restrained outlook for the rest of the year, sending its shares lower.
eBay Profits Rise But Miss Analyst Estimates
EBay reported third quarter earnings of $491 million, an increase of 14 percent from their earnings of $432 million in the same quarter last year.
EBay profit matches Street forecast
EBay Inc, operator of the largest online marketplace, reported quarterly revenue that rose 32 percent and profit that matched analysts' expectations on Wednesday.
EBay CEO lifts PayPal mobile payment forecast
eBay Inc Chief Executive John Donahoe increased a key forecast for the company's PayPal payments business during an Internet industry conference on Monday.
Microsoft Finalizes Skype Acquisition
Microsoft has finalized the $8.5 billion acquisition of VoIP service Skype, initially announced in May 2011.
EU court: ban on Internet sales can sometimes be justified
French cosmetic retailer Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique can only block Internet sales by some of its product distributors if it can provide a legitimate reason, Europe's highest court said on Thursday.
eBay and Facebook unveil e-commerce partnership
Facebook executive and eBay Inc board member Katie Mitic unveiled a partnership between the two companies designed to create a new crop of e-commerce applications with social networking features.
EBay CEO positive in face of weak economy
EBay Inc Chief Executive John Donahoe gave a positive outlook on Tuesday in the face of slowing economic growth and early signs of a weak holiday shopping season.
Facebook and eBay unveil e-commerce partnership
Facebook executive and eBay Inc board member Katie Mitic unveiled a partnership between the two companies designed to create a new crop of e-commerce applications with social networking features.
EBay to deepen Facebook relationship
EBay Inc is set to deepen its relationship with social network leader Facebook at a developer conference this week, a person familiar with the e-commerce company said on Tuesday.
Welcome iPhone 5? Cash in Old iPhone
Innovation is a good thing, while, sometimes it means old items become obsolete (exactly not very old) fairly frequently.
'Arrested Development': 13 Things We Learned at the Bluth Family Reunion
The big news from the Bluth Family Reunion panel at the New Yorker Festival was series creator Mitch Hurwitz's announcement of an Arrested Development return to TV before the long-anticipated movie.
eBay: Best Investment in Mobile Payments, Says Analyst
Wedbush Securities sees eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) as the best investment in the growth of mobile payments.