Smartphones are shifting the balance of shopping power to consumers. Now there are applications for just about every aspect of shopping, from instant price comparisons to green ratings. Here’s a quick roundup of some of the bet…
The U.S. stock market has been on a tear since Sept. 1, but technical caution flags are now appearing in the charts. A close look at action in the VIX, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and financials reveal that the tide may be about to sta…
Hulu is considering raising up to $300 million in an IPO next year to add more shows to its subscription service, Reuters reported Friday. Will that be enough capital to keep Hulu competitive with Netflix, as well as services f…
Amazon.com is reportedly planning to start its own Android app store, putting it into direct competition with Google to sell applications for the mobile operating system. The move would also help Amazon flank the Apple Apps Sto…
Holiday sales will rise an estimated 2.3% this year, according to forecasts from the National Retail Federation. It may not sound like much, but it will be a victory for retailers if they can enjoy their first decent year since…