World’s Most Admired Companies: Apple Is Still No. 1

Now that the skies are clearing after the worst economic storm in modern history — far more violent than the experts had predicted — we face a surprising new roster of winners and losers, as Fortune’s 2011 ranking of the Worl…

The Secret Weapon Behind eBay’s Comeback

After a long, painful transformation from an online auction site to a mobile-focused e-commerce hub, eBay is finally staging a comeback, online and on Wall Street. But auction sales don’t account for its rousing recovery. For t…

AT&T Stores to Sell Kindle E-Readers

AT&T says its retail stores will start selling Amazon.com’s Kindle electronic book readers Sunday. The e-readers will cost $189, the same price as they currently sell for on Amazon.com, and buyers won’t have to sign up for AT&T…

As IPOs Revive, Should You Be Joining In?

After a few comatose years following the financial crisis, the IPO market is roaring back. And with names like Facebook and Groupon driving the rumor mill, smaller investors are wondering how to get in on the action. The answer…

Peering Into the Peer-to-Peer Lending Boom

For those who can’t get bank loans, the new business of peer-to-peer lending can be a lifesaver. Internet companies connect people who need cash with folks willing to lend — for a fair profit, of course. Here’s how it works, r…