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Mike D'Antoni Resigns; Knicks Could Target Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni resigned.
Facebook’s IPO Revisions: More Things To Know
Facebook filed for an IPO on Feb. 1 but has since amended its registration document twice. Here are four important things to know about the world's biggest social media company.
Yahoo Stock Valued Too Cheaply By Market: Dan Loeb
Yahoo! Inc.'s (NASDAQ:YHOO) stock may be valued too cheaply by the market, according to Dan Loeb, a New York-based hedge fund manager.
Wall Street opens higher on euro zone, retail sales
Stocks rose at the open on Tuesday on easing concerns about the euro zone's economy and after a report showed better-than-expected retail sales last month.
Yahoo Shares Rise After Suing Facebook On Patent Use
Shares of Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) rose slightly after the company sued Facebook for alleged patent infringement. Facebook denied the charges in a statement but has not filed a legal response.
Yahoo sues Facebook for infringing 10 patents
Yahoo Inc sued Facebook Inc over 10 patents that include methods and systems for advertising on the Web, opening the first major legal battle among big technology companies in social media.
Yahoo Throws Wrench Into Facebook IPO With Lawsuit
Yahoo, the No. 2 search engine that just hired a new CEO, could threw a wrench into Facebook’s proposed $5 billion initial public offering by suing for patent infringement.
Yahoo Sues Facebook In Patent Dispute, As Promised [REPORT]
It's been alluded to for weeks, but now it's official: Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson has led the company to formal action against Facebook over alleged patent infringements.
Facebook Adds 25 more Underwriters for IPO
Facebook Inc added 25 banks to help underwrite the company's initial public offering, meaning most of Wall Street will have a role in the share sale, according to an amended IPO filing on Wednesday.
After $1 Million Jackpot, Lottery Winner Still Collects Food Stamps Every Month
While a bill to bar lottery winners from collecting governmental food assistance has been pushed and discussed in the Michigan Legislature, Amanda Clayton, who won $1 million last fall, reportedly still, collects $200 worth of food stamps a month. According to Yahoo news, the 24 year-old from Lincoln Park, Michigan said she will continue to collect her benefits until she is officially cut-off, despite her mega win.
Yahoo to Lay Off Thousands in Restructuring
The Internet company plans a major restructuring of operations that will likely include thousands of layoffs, reports said. CEO Scott Thompson could announce the changes as soon as the end of March.
Yahoo to Lay off Thousands: Report
Yahoo Inc is planning to undergo a major restructuring of the company, which will include lay-off of many employees.
Yahoo preparing layoffs, could affect thousands: report
Yahoo Inc's new chief executive is preparing a significant restructuring of the Internet company, including layoffs that could cut thousands of employees from its payroll, according to a technology blog.
Yahoo Plans Massive Restructuring, Thousands of Layoffs [REPORT]
Yahoo’s new CEO Scott Thompson is already beginning to overhaul the corporate structure. A report says that “multiple sources both inside and outside” Yahoo say Thompson is preparing large-scale restructuring, which includes “layoffs that are likely to number in the thousands.”
Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Magic Hopeful About Keeping Howard
The Magic feel recent talks with Dwight Howard could bode well for the organization.
Yelp IPO: Prices Above Range, Raises $107 Million
Yelp, the San Francisco-based review website, raised $107 million in its initial public offering and priced its shares $1 above prior expectations.
Disney’s ‘Habit Heroes’ Exhibit Causes Obesity Controversy [VIDEO]
Only three weeks after launching the Habit Heroes exhibit at its Florida theme park, Disney has been accused of fat-shaming victims of weight problems. According to USA Today, The National Association of Fat Acceptance accused Disney of using the tool of shame to reach children. Critics have virulently lashed out at the exhibit, calling it ineffective and insensitive and Disney has responded by closing down the anti-obesity exhibit, closing down the exhibit's website f...
Facebook Unveils Irresistible Offers in its Race towards Multibillion Dollar IPO
Facebook has unveiled new ways for businesses to reach its 845 million users directly across all devices, including mobile, as it races toward a multibillion dollar IPO. With new Premium on Facebook ads, marketers can expand their reach on the social network by paying for a video.
Facebook Woos Madison Avenue in Pre-IPO Mobile Push
Facebook has unveiled new ways for businesses to reach its 845 million users directly across all devices, including mobile, as it races toward a multibillion dollar IPO.
M&A angle seen in Yahoo patent demand on Facebook
Yahoo could be trying to boost its acquisition value by demanding licensing fees from Facebook for the use of its technology, as the one time Web-pioneer considers strategic M&A options, according to patent experts.
Yahoo threatens Facebook as patent war looms
Yahoo has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology, the companies said on Monday, potentially engulfing social media in the patent battles and lawsuits raging across much of the tech sector.
Yahoo, Facebook Patent Lawsuit: Company May Have a Precedent for Success in 2004 Google Case
Yahoo doesn't like Facebook anymore. The search engine has defriended the social networking giant and threatened to sue over patents that Facebook has been using without paying the necessary licensing fees. Yahoo set a precedent for internet company patent claims after successfully suing Google in 2004.
Yahoo Could Throw Wrench into Facebook IPO
Internet giant Yahoo could throw a wrench into Facebook’s planned $5 billion IPO by demanding that the social-networking company enter into patent licensing agreements.
Stock Futures Build on 4-Year High Ahead of Data
Stock index futures rose in low volume on Tuesday a day after the S&P 500 hit fresh 4-year highs and ahead of economic data and this week's liquidity injection by the European Central Bank aimed at supporting the euro zone's ailing banking sector.
Yahoo Declares Patent war against Facebook; Demands Licensing Fee
Yahoo has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology, the companies said on Monday, potentially engulfing social media in the patent battles and lawsuits raging across much of the tech sector.
Yahoo Threatens Facebook Over Patents
Yahoo has threatened Facebook with legal action if the two Silicon Valley giants can't agree on licensing of technologies covered by patents on which Yahoo says Facebook is infringing.
Daytona 500 Start Time: Scheduled for 7 p.m. on FOX
Daytona 500 is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. tonight.
Alibaba.com Plans to go Private; Shares Shoot Up 43%
Shares of Alibaba.com, an e-commerce company have risen 43% early Wednesday after resuming trade encouraged by the news that it would take the company private.
Alibaba Group Proposes $2.5 Billion Privatization of Alibaba.com
Alibaba Group, the Chinese e-commerce company, proposed on Tuesday to privatize its Alibaba.com division.
Alibaba bids to take listed unit private for $2.5 billion
Jack Ma's Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group has offered around $2.5 billion to take its Hong Kong-listed Alibaba.com unit private, stressing the move was unrelated to any possible deal to buy back shares owned by Yahoo Inc.