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Should Investors Be Wary of Wall Street Bets Against Tech?
by Douglas McIntyre on Mar.25, 2011, under Towing
The short interest in some major technology stocks has increased sharply in recent weeks. The short sellers’ view may make sense since these companies have helped drive the NASDAQ recovery.
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Should Investors Be Wary of Wall Street Bets Against Tech? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:10:00.
Filed Under: Electronic Arts, Cisco Systems, Stocks in the News
Earthquake, Gas Prices Could Set Back New Car Sales
by Douglas McIntyre on Mar.24, 2011, under Towing
New car buyers may go on strike — again. Faced with the rising cost of fuel and parts shortages that could drive up new car prices and make some popular models scarce, consumers in the market for a new car may decide to delay purchases or turn to used cars.
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Earthquake, Gas Prices Could Set Back New Car Sales originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:10:00.
How to Pay Down the Federal Deficit: Sell America’s Icons, Assets and Gold?
by Douglas McIntyre on Mar.23, 2011, under Towing
Would the U.S. ever consider selling the Hoover Dam, all the gold in Fort Knox, or the naming rights to the Grand Canyon? That may depend on how desperate it is to balance the budget. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time a nation has considered selling its national treasures. Our partner, 24/7 Wall St, examined nine U.S. assets whose auction could take a bite out of the deficit.
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How to Pay Down the Federal Deficit: Sell America’s Icons, Assets and Gold? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:00.
Filed Under: Columns, Economy, UPS, Federal Express
LinkedIn Membership Reaches 100 Million Worldwide
by Douglas McIntyre on Mar.23, 2011, under Towing
The professional social network now has 100 million members worldwide. That’s far fewer than Facebook and Twitter, but could still help the company launch a successful IPO.
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LinkedIn Membership Reaches 100 Million Worldwide originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:45:00.
Filed Under: Technology, Facebook
Yet Another Tech IP Suit: Apple Sues Amazon Over App Store Name
by Douglas McIntyre on Mar.22, 2011, under Towing
Apple has sued Amazon over the term “App Store.”
Apple says it holds the trademark and claims that an Amazon Appstore will confuse customers who will wonder if it is part of Apple.
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Yet Another Tech IP Suit: Apple Sues Amazon Over App Store Name originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:00:00.
Filed Under: Microsoft, Nokia, Research In Motion, Apple, Amazon.com







