Film & TV
Apple’s ‘Correction’: 5 Reasons Why The Shares Have Declined
A month ago, shares of Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), the world's most valuable technology company, closed at their record high of $628.64. On April 10, they hit their all-time high of $644. Now they are at $570.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 by David Zielenziger
Technology Focus: Facebook’s Risky IPO Could Poison The Pipeline
Two weeks from now, management at Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, will likely be partying. CFO Dave Ebersman probably will be tallying up at least $6.3 billion in cash from its initial public offering.
Sunday, May 06, 2012 by David Zielenziger
First Facebook Trade At $35? Not If History Has A Vote
Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, has decided to pitch its initial public offering of 337.4 million shares at $35 apiece, which could raise as much as $13.6 billion, assuming over-allotment options.
Friday, May 04, 2012 by David Zielenziger
Grupa ADV, Polish Media Group, Expects International Sales To Double In 2012
Grupa ADV (Pink: GPVSY), a fast-growing Polish media and software group, expects international sales to double this year, said CFO Adam Kuszyk.
Monday, April 30, 2012 by David Zielenziger
Apple Shares Ease On Tax Story, Microsoft-Nook Deal
Shares of Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), the world's most valuable technology company, fell 3 percent after Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), the world's biggest software company, and Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS) announced a new partnership to battle the iPad.
Monday, April 30, 2012 by David Zielenziger
Technology Focus: ‘Big Data’ Goes Consumer, Too
It’s not just enterprises and government agencies that are already starting to benefit from the new era of so-called “Big Data.” Consumers are already beneficiaries, even if they don’t know it.
Sunday, April 29, 2012 by David Zielenziger
Hyman Strachman, 'Good Guy Pirate': 92-Year-Old WWII Vet Sends Bootlegged DVDs To Troops Abroad
Hyman Strachman has created hundreds of thousands of bootlegged copies of popular movies, from "The Hangover" to "Gran Torino." One would think Strachman is Public Enemy No. 1 to the MPAA, but on the contrary, this 92-year-old World War II vet is just looking to stay busy after t...
Friday, April 27, 2012 by Dave Smith
Amazon Euphoria Sends US Stocks Up
Stock euphoria over Amazon.com's (Nasdaq: AMZN) first-quarter earnings surprise sent shares of the No. 1 e-retailer soaring, triggering a big rise in the Nasdaq and other averages that eased slightly by midday.
Friday, April 27, 2012 by David Zielenziger
Marilu Henner: Hyperthymesia Inspires New Book, 'Total Memory Makeover' [VIDEO]
Actress Marilu Henner, best known for her role as Elaine Nardo on the hit TV sitcom "Taxi," has released a new book called "Total Memory Makeover," in which she describes her life with hyperthymesia, also known as the gift of near-perfect memory recall, and instructs others how to better unlock their own memories.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by IBTimes Staff Reporter
Janet Jackson's 'Wardrobe Malfunction' May Head To Supreme Court
The Obama administration's Supreme Court attorney asked the justices to review the Federal Communications Commission's $550,000 fine against CBS for airing the infamous Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by Dan Rivoli
