Wayne Ellis
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Google’s $9.6-Billion Mistake
After nearly two years, Google’s calling it quits on the company’s ill-fated attempt to right the Motorola ship. Larry Page’s search giant is selling its Motorola business to Chinese computer maker Lenovo.
Facebook Shares Soar 12 Percent on Earnings News
Facebook reported $2.59 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2013 — sending shares surging 12 percent in after-hours trading.
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Stronger U.S. Economy Throwing Weight around the Globe
In the wake of the United States’ active 3.7 percent growth in Q4 GDP, and the Federal Reserve’s second cut to its stimulus program, markets around the world are taking it on the chin again today.
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Gold Investors on the Clock Today
By 2:00 p.m. EST today, the world’s gold investors will have a better idea of what lies ahead of them for the month.
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Four out of Five Investors Approve
Proctor & Gamble (NYSE:PG) is rolling the dental hygiene dice this month with the introduction of mint-chocolate flavored toothpaste.
Drought of the Century Crushing California’s Economy
Farmers in California’s “farm belt”– where the Merced and San Joaquin rivers come together — are losing as much as two-thirds of their crops to this year’s devastating drought.