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  • Sick of Spain and the other PIIGS? Too bad 

    Investors trying to ignore the crisis in Europe are putting themselves at risk. Don't expect the bad news to end anytime soon.

  • Fossil's market surge: Extinct 

    Soft demand in crisis-stricken Europe is hurting sales of watch and accessory maker Fossil - and its stock price.

  • LinkedIn: Don't you, forget about me 

    Facebook stole the spotlight by laying out its IPO plans, but shares of LinkedIn are soaring in the wake of the company's strong earnings report.

  • Green Mountain Coffee takes a spill 

    As Starbucks readies a single cup coffee maker to rival the K-cup, Green Mountain Coffee's weak sales send its stock price tumbling.

  • Chesapeake Energy loses its Thunder 

    The natural gas company?s stock surged after its CEO agreed to give up the chairman spot. But poor earnings sent it down again.

  • Amazon and Expedia: Earnin' like it's 1999 

    Grab a flannel and lace up your Doc Martens, two Washington based .com vets are reporting earnings reminiscent of the late 90s tech bubble.

  • EA stock spikes on takeover report 

    A South Korean newspaper reports Japanese gaming company Nexon is eyeing EA, but the maker of Madden has long been a takeover target.

  • Shocker! Apple makes billions 

    Strong global iPhone sales helped Apple beat expectations, as usual. Doubters beware - it's hard to hate on AAPL.

  • Blood in the water at Netflix 

    With shares tumbling, more losses, and a host of healthy competitors, Netflix isn't dead in the water but it's certainly wounded.

  • No smiley faces at Wal-Mart 
    No smiley faces at Wal-Mart(1:47)Apr 23 2012

    A bribery scandal in Wal-Mart's Mexico unit has its stock price tumbling. Can other retailers take advantage of the stumble?

  • No grimacing for McDonald's investors 

    With a boost from strong earnings, McDonald's isn't the only fast food co. on the up and up. Chipotle and Yum! Brands are following suit.

  • A win for eBay is a win for Yahoo? 

    eBay reported strong earnings, mostly driven by its PayPal division, whose former head is now at the helm of Yahoo!.

  • Rise of the robots 
    Rise of the robots(1:34)Apr 18 2012

    Intuitive Surgical's robots help surgeons perform precise procedures and now the company's stock price is on the heels of Apple and Google.

  • Apple's 'bubble' hasn't burst 

    Five days of stock declines has investors squawking about an Apple 'bubble,' but the tech giant is doing just fine.

  • Google may be just a little evil 

    Google's stock split is a slightly devious move to concentrate power at the top.

  • Shell finds a sheen, is not #winning 

    Royal Dutch Shell's stock dips after oil is sighted near two of Shell's Gulf of Mexico rigs. Spills are a risk for all oil stocks.

  • Nokia: The Finnish RIM 
    Nokia: The Finnish RIM(2:00)Apr 11 2012

    Mobile device makers Nokia and Research in Motion continue to struggle against Apple's iPhone and Google's Android operating system.

  • Want $1 billion? All you need is an app 

    An app, a dream, and millions of users couldn't hurt. But as Facebook forks over $1 bln for Instagram, has the app craze gone too far?

  • AOL: You've got money! 
    AOL: You've got money!(1:48)Apr 9 2012

    AOL is surging in early trading after the tech and media company agreed to sell patents to Microsoft for more than $1 billion.

  • Return of the King: BK going public again 

    Fast food chain Burger King is gearing up to re-enter a market where it will face stiff challenges from Chipotle, McDonald's and Wendy's.

  • Come on, feel the recovery! Or not... 

    Jobless claims are down from a week ago and GDP is growing, but for most Americans the recovery is much too mild to feel.

  • Annie's IPO rakes in the cheddar 

    Organic food company Annie's makes its public debut and investors are salivating. But there are other organic options for the IPO averse.

  • Will the Dow soon hit a new all-time high? 

    As the markets rally, the economy shows signs of life and the Fed pledges to keep rates low, some investors are partying like it's 2007.

  • BATS: A swing and a miss 
    BATS: A swing and a miss(1:52)Mar 26 2012

    Stock market exchange owner BATS had to cancel its IPO following a computer snafu that also affected trading in Apple.

  • Hunger Games tips odds in Lionsgate's favor 

    It's complete 'Panemonium' for investors and fans alike as moviegoers queue up for The Hunger Games and shares of Lionsgate soar.

  • Pressure on China to cut rates 

    With its economy beginning to look sluggish, China must follow the example set by Western banks and cut rates to avoid a global slowdown.

  • Oracle's good omen for tech 
    Oracle's good omen for tech(1:35)Mar 21 2012

    Oracle's strong earnings could prove to be a bellwether for tech as The Hartford bows to pressure from activist investor John Paulson.

  • Big banks are not out of the woods yet 

    Bank of America's strong showing in 2012 has some investors flocking back to big banks, but be careful, most are still risky bets.

  • Apple cracks open its war chest 

    Apple is using some of its nearly $98 billion in cash to offer investors a dividend and buy back $10 billion of its own shares.

  • Worms in Apple stock? 
    Worms in Apple stock?(1:19)Mar 16 2012

    The new iPad is out and Apple shares briefly topped $600 ahead of the release. But the stock may need to take a breather.

  • Cisco makes $5 billion bet on video 

    Despite calls from some investors to backtrack from the consumer business, Cisco has bought NDS Ltd., a software maker for set top boxes.

  • The bank stress test bait and switch 

    Bank stocks soared on news of JP Morgan Chase passing the stress test, but unfortunately for eager investors, not all banks fared as well.

  • China: Quit hogging rare earth minerals! 

    The U.S. wants China to stop limiting exports of rare earths used in tech products while Apple's new iPad already seems to be a success.

  • China's surprising trade deficit 

    Exports slumped in February, possibly due to European economic woes. Meanwhile, two of China's 'YouTubes' are merging.

  • Starbucks ices Green Mountain 

    Shares of the K-Cup maker are plummeting after Starbucks announced a new single-serve machine that doesn't involve Green Mountain.

  • Global McSlump 
    Global McSlump(1:40)Mar 8 2012

    McDonald's same store sales surged in the U.S. last month but they were much weaker in Europe and Asia.

  • Pandora gets boxed in 
    Pandora gets boxed in(2:12)Mar 7 2012

    Online radio company Pandora Media missed forecasts and the stock plunged -- just like other unprofitable social media IPOs.

  • Monster for sale despite better jobs news 

    Monster is officially on the market, but don't hold your breath, the job search company has been a rumored takeover target for years.

  • iPad 3? iPad 2S? Who cares? 
    iPad 3? iPad 2S? Who cares?(2:04)Mar 5 2012

    No matter what Apple calls the next version of its tablet, it is likely to be a huge success for the company.

  • Yelp IPO soars! Are you kidding me? 

    Yelp shares soar 60% in its IPO. Will it maintain momentum or fall like other social media IPOs?

  • A March madness for stocks too? 

    The Dow and Nasdaq are both at multi-year highs, but investors should be wary as the indexes hover near key milestones.

  • Shiny Apple, flat SODA 
    Shiny Apple, flat SODA(1:45)Feb 29 2012

    Apple is now worth more than $500 billion but it's still a cheap momentum stock. The same isn't true for home beverage maker SodaStream.

  • Priceline soars sans Shatner 
    Priceline soars sans Shatner(1:35)Feb 28 2012

    Priceline.com earnings blow past estimates, thanks to its European Booking.com unit. The stock is surging but it may not be a bubble.

  • Lowe's shows housing improvement 

    Lowe's and Home Depot showed increases in sales and beat expectations for earnings. These earnings could be signs that the U.S. housing market is leaving the "emergency room."

  • Is this a true JCPenney turnaround? 

    Excluding charges related to its turnaround plan, JCPenney turned a profit in the fourth quarter. The stock is up 21% over the past month.

  • Netflix's new streaming rival 

    Comcast positioned to take a chunk out of Netflix's streaming market share, after announcing plans to start a competing service, Xfinity Streampix.

  • Greece bailout: Hold the Ouzo 

    The Eurozone reached a 130 billion euro bailout deal to help Greece avoid default. Will this finally bring better economic days to the debt-plagued nation?

  • Wall Street food fight! 
    Wall Street food fight!(1:41)Feb 17 2012

    General Mills is lowering expectations but Heinz and Campbell Soup both beat forecasts.

  • GM: Back in black 
    GM: Back in black(1:39)Feb 16 2012

    With GM posting huge earnings just a few years after being on the brink of failure, has the bailout and forced reorganization worked?

  • Don't make a hulking hedge fund angry 

    While activist investors are making power plays on Yahoo and insurance company The Hartford, Warren Buffett puts more cash in tech.

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