Archive for February 11th, 2010
Google expands ad targeting methods
Google will now use hours of search history to target ads that users see when they search keywords on the site, the company announced in a blog post.
Sex, drugs and vindication: What the Broadcom trial fiasco means for white collar cases
As CEO-gone-bad cases go, Henry Nicholas’ had it all: heavy allegations of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, as well as big-time corporate number-fudging. Because of widespread stock-option backdating at Broadcom, the chipmaker that Nicholas used to run, the company restated its earnings to the tune of $2.2 billion.
Dow gains 100 points as Greek debt fears ebb
Stocks rallied Thursday after the European Union’s promise to help debt-ridden Greece eased worries that a default might hurt global markets.
Oil climbs above $75
Oil rose for the fourth straight session Thursday after European leaders pledged to help debt-ridden Greece, easing worries that a default might hurt global markets.
Snowmageddon could cost up to 150,000 jobs in February
This month’s blizzards are battering jobs.
Breaking up with your bank
According to a new study from Forrester Research, some of the nation’s biggest banks have some of the worst performance when it comes to customer service.
Treasurys mixed after auction
Treasurys were mixed Thursday after the U.S. government sold $16 billion in long-term bonds and European finance ministers signaled some support for debt-stricken Greece.
Toyota and Tiger Woods: Kindred spirits
The question is being raised more and more: Can Toyota recover its reputation?
Buffett’s Baby Berkshires: Buy or bust?
To borrow a tag line from one of Warren Buffett’s most well-known companies, buying Berkshire Hathaway is now so easy, even a caveman can do it.
White House predicts slow employment growth
Companies will begin slowly adding to their payrolls in 2010, according to an annual White House review of the economy.
