Yahoo beats Google in Feats of Strength

While Google celebrates Seinfeld holiday Festivus a bit early, Yahoo stock has soared since ex-Googler Marissa Mayer took over as CEO.

The Buzz Videos
  • Will Tumblr make Yahoo cool again? 

    Yahoo is buying the blogging site for $1.1 billion. Investors love Marissa Mayer's strategy but can Tumblr really breathe life into the company?

  • No life of luxury: Nordstrom stock falls 

    The high-end retailer's results missed forecasts. With Wal-Mart and J.C. Penney also disappointing, are the wealthy cutting back on spending just like the middle class?

  • Kohl's is the anti Wal-Mart 

    Shares of discount retailer Kohl's were up on strong earnings despite weak sales. The company said it kept expenses down. Meanwhile, Wal-Mart dipped on its outlook.

  • Nothing runs like a Deere (investor) 

    Shares of Deere & Company are down after the company gave a cautious outlook due to the sluggish global economy and overly rainy conditions in the Midwest.

  • Who says video game stocks are dead? 

    Shares of Take-Two Interactive, EA and Activision are up sharply. Is the rally overdone or should investors be excited about the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox 720?

  • Bond investors fear another 1994 

    Some worry bond yields will surge -- just like they did when OJ Simpson dominated the headlines -- if the Fed tightens sooner rather than later.

  • The Gap is cool again? 

    Despite a sluggish economy, the Gap is expecting strong sales and earnings. Investors are impressed.

  • Crazy like a Fox: News Corp. soars 

    Who says nobody watches TV anymore? News Corp. posted solid earnings thanks to its cable channels. Other media stocks are doing well too.

  • SodaStream loses its pop 

    Shares of the do-it-at-home beverage maker fell even though earnings topped forecasts. Expectations were high and some think SodaStream is a fad.

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