Google is Already The King Of Online Advertising, but that is not Enough


Forget wearable computers and self-driving cars. The search giant will continue its dominance by sticking with its advertising roots – taking $40 billion out of the hides of some very familiar...

Banks And Google Stay Strong As Stocks Look For Lift


It seems like everyone is up in arms about a 1% pullback after an almost 30% gain last year, but to me it looks like pretty normal action. Most world markets that ran higher the last 8-10 sessions of...
    






Tech Exec Aneel Bhusri Becomes A Billionaire As Workday Shares Soar


Aneel Bhusri wears many hats. A Silicon Valley veteran, he’s been a partner at venture capital firm Greylock Partners for the last 15 years. More recently, he’s served as co-CEO of enterprise...
    






Bitcoin’s Incredible Year


Last year at this time, valued at just $13.50, one Bitcoin could get you a movie ticket if you could find a theater that had 1) heard of Bitcoin and 2) accepted it. Fat chance. Luckily, Bitcoin...
    






Netflix tests new price tiers for video service


Netflix tests cheaper, pricier plans for video service offering fewer or more streams Netflix is testing new price plans for streaming video as it tries to lure more viewers...
    






Twitter Traded Every IPO Share On Thursday And Crossed $50 Billion In Value


Twitter was down $9.56 or 13% to $63.75 on Friday after being up $3.35 to $73.31 on Thursday to reach an all-time high. The shares are up 167% from its IPO offer price of $26, up 54% from its first...
    






A New Era For Entrepreneurs And Startups Has Begun


Since the recent recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. I believe the days of the “job...
    






Facebook Flying As Santa Claus Visits Wall Street


It looks like Santa Claus is coming to town. On this shortened Christmas Eve session, Europe is now on Day #5 of its rally, but a tiny bit off session highs. The Nikkei hits another six-year high but...