A broad array of technology news helped define 2010, from the launch of Apple’s iPad to the arrival of the app to a supernova of Internet stock gains. Here’s a look back at those major stories — and a glimpse of some highlight…
Some investment strategists say it’s unwise to “fight the Fed.” And right now, Chairman Bernanke wants investors to move into riskier assets, particularly stocks. But these strategists also point to pitfalls if investors aren’t…
Youku, the highly promising Chinese online-video site, had the strongest first-day rally of anyone on a U.S. exchange since China’s Baidu in 2005. But the flip side to promise is risk — and the risks of pinning big hopes on Yo…
Have the markets entered an IPO time warp? This week, Chinese deals were red-hot. Take a look at Youku.com. In Wednesday’s debut, itsstock soared 161% to $33.44, raising $203 million. It marked the best return since Baidu hit t…
Just a few months after Google exited the Chinese search market, Microsoft and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group have partnered to launch their own Chinese search site, Etao.
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