Goldman Sachs Tried to Pile on Its Profits in Facebook Deal
New details of Goldman Sachs offer of Facebook shares reveal that Goldman wanted to tack on fees that are absurdly hefty and greedy--even for Goldman Sachs.
Technology
Apple's Winning Tablet Insight: Consumers Are Corporate Gatekeepers
As Samsung, Motorola, and others target their tablets at the corporate market, they miss something Apple learned: aim at consumers, and you end up in companies anyway.
No Facebook Trading in the U.S.? Don't Bet on It
Although Goldman Sachs has gone to foreign investors to sell Facebook shares, a lot of the company's stock sells on secondary markets.
TV, Books, Magazines, Music Industry Execs: Your Days Are Numbered
Digital music sales level off and show how media of all sorts face a massive restructuring that will require companies to shrink and simplify, cutting loose many in management.
Why Nokia Cancelled AT&T Smartphone Launch
Nokia's new phone was to help the company regain footing in the US market, but AT&T just wasn't willing to provide the support to make the phone a contender.
Nearly Half of iPods Sold Are Touches
Apple's recent announcement of the number of iOS devices it has sold finally gives enough information to see how many iPod sales are actually touches that run iOS. The number is lower than expected.
Google to Demand Media: You're in Our Crosshairs
Google is making noises about cutting search spam - possibly including content mills like Demand Media. Suddenly Demand's business model and IPO that depends on it may be in trouble.
Google to Groupon: Don't Want Our $6 Billion? OK, We'll Just Crush You
It was inevitable: After Groupon dismissed Google's buyout bid, the search giant has jumped into the business with both feet -- and a database and balance sheet that will be hard to beat.
iPhones as Homing Beacons: How AT&T and Verizon Help Companies Track Employees
An inside look at the "asset-tracking" technology being deployed by AT&T and Verizon. The service is so powerful that it might surprise you.
Google Earnings: Good, but Not Good Enough To Keep Schmidt as CEO
Google saw a 24 percent year-over-year revenue increase for 2010 and a 30 percent jump in earnings. However, the company still isn't Apple, although it needs to be.
HP Board Tries to Cover Its Butt with Another Hurd Investigation
Once again, HP's board is mired in the ouster of former CEO Mark Hurd. Maybe it's time for most of the directors to leave the company.
Why the Clock Ran Out on Eric Schmidt's Time as Google CEO [Update]
The surprise announcement that Schmidt will vacate the CEO slot suggests that his unfocused management style lies behind many of Google's problems.
Nintendo 3DS Will Launch in March, But Strategy Needs Revamp Now
The new 3D handheld has the buzz, but Nintendo needs to act now on pricing and packaging to keep it. Three words of advice: Tetris. Angry Birds.
Does Apple Plan an Online iPhone/iPad Backup Service?
Apple has filed a patent application that describes an online backup service for mobile devices. Could that be a reason for the new billion dollar data center?
Chinese Environmental Activists Dump on Apple
Apple has had its share of bad publicity in China. The newest round comes from Chinese environmental groups that it allegedly ignored over claims of poisoned outsourced workers.
Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan
Live
Trump visits South Carolina, Peltola speaks out and more from the trail
Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86
Live
Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probe
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Investigation
Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
