- Daily Report: The Reticent Rich in Silicon Valley New York Times - Fri 18 May, 2012 7:22 PM IST
At Facebook, ground zero for the nouveau tech riche in Silicon Valley, peer pressure dictates that consumption be kept on the down low.
- Reticent Rich: Preferred Style in Silicon Valley New York Times - Fri 18 May, 2012 7:18 PM IST
At Facebook, ground zero for the nouveau tech riche in Silicon Valley, peer pressure dictates that consumption be kept on the down low.
- A Greek Exit? Euro Zone May Be Ready New York Times - Fri 18 May, 2012 3:40 PM IST
Years of foot-dragging and brinkmanship have prepared the currency union for life without Greece.
- Back to the Future: The Netscape and Google I.P.O.'s New York Times - Fri 18 May, 2012 12:08 AM IST
Facebook's initial public offering has been looming over the tech landscape for what feels like forever. But while Facebook may be by far the biggest I.P.O. to come out of Silicon Valley, history will ...
- For Average Investors, Long Odds on a Big Facebook Payday New York Times - Fri 18 May, 2012 12:08 AM IST
Facebook could be the next Google, whose shares now trade at more than six times their offering price, but it could also suffer the fate of Zynga, Groupon and other start-ups that came out of the gate ...
- What That Speeding Ticket May Really Cost You New York Times - Fri 18 May, 2012 12:08 AM IST
Insurance.com lets you calculate the anticipated increase in your insurance premium after getting a ticket.
- Wal-Mart Concedes Bribery Case May Widen New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 10:18 PM IST
The scope of an investigation into foreign bribery issues seemed to have widened at the retailer, which reported higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
- Spotify Is Raising Millions in a Deal That Would Value It at … New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 10:18 PM IST
The lofty valuation for a service that expanded into the United States only last year underscores how fast the online music start-up, built on top of Facebook's social network, has grown.
- Twitter Implements Do Not Track Privacy Option New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 8:24 PM IST
In stark comparison to Facebook, Twitter said Thursday that it will begin implementing the Mozilla Do Not Track feature in the Firefox Web browser that allows users to opt-out of cookies that collect personal ...
- A Facebook Co-Founder Reflects on the Path Forward New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 6:42 PM IST
Eduardo Saverin, who left the company after two years, has settled in Singapore and is assessing how best to manage the extraordinary wealth that will come his way in Facebook’s initial public offering....
- Will You Be More Successful Than Your Parents? New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 5:53 PM IST
If the American dream is doing better than your parents, only about half of recent college graduates think they will achieve it. They are even more pessimistic about the prospects for their peers.
- App Smart Extra: Don't Let Me Squint Too Long New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 5:50 PM IST
"George Harrison: Living in the Material World," the new e-book by Olivia Harrison, has generated good reviews from iTunes users, and the content is excellent. Whether it's worth downloading, ...
- Why I Cut My Own Salary New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 5:50 PM IST
Our cash is holding steady, but I don't have a good feeling about the immediate future. We're just not seeing as many eager buyers.
- Pensions Find Riskier Funds Fail to Pay Off New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 5:50 PM IST
Pension funds that have increased expensive investments in private equity, real estate and hedge funds have been outperformed by stocks and bonds in the last five years.
- Shareholders Urge Changes at Chesapeake New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 5:46 PM IST
Chesapeake Energy is finding itself under increasing pressure from shareholders after a new batch of disclosures prompted a 13.8 percent plunge in its stock price on Friday.
- Banks Must Raise $566 Billion in New Capital, Fitch Warns New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 4:56 PM IST
The world's largest banks must raise a combined $566 billion to satisfy new capital requirements, Fitch Ratings says, as the authorities press firms to hold more cash in reserve to protect against future ...
- Ahead of Facebook I.P.O., a Skeptical Madison Ave. New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 3:38 PM IST
Despite the overwhelming level of interest in its I.P.O., Facebook is facing fresh concerns over its ability to attract enough advertising revenue. Will the social network reach its advertising potential?...
- JPMorgan's Trading Loss Is Said to Rise at Least 50% New York Times - Thu 17 May, 2012 3:38 PM IST
The deterioration of the bank's position accelerated in the last four trading days as investors took advantage of its distress.
- Battery Maker Hires Adviser to Explore Its Alternatives New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 8:16 PM IST
A123 Systems, which makes batteries for electric cars, announced it was hiring an outside adviser, and its shares rose.
- More Pitches Accent the Spanish New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 6:06 PM IST
Nine cable channels and broadcast networks are offering advertisers a way to reach the Hispanic population, up from five at the upfronts presentations last year.
- The High Cost of Bad Hiring New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 6:06 PM IST
In one four-year period, I went through eight production managers. Believe me, that sounds as nuts to me as I'm sure it does to you. But it taught me three important lessons about hiring.
- A Call for Corporations to Focus on the Long Term New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 6:06 PM IST
A new group, the Henry Jackson Initiative for Inclusive Capitalism, suggests that businesses stop reporting quarterly earnings and reduce their chief executives' pay.
- Ahead of I.P.O., G.M. to Quit Advertising on Facebook New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 3:44 PM IST
The loss of $10 million in ad dollars does not represent a financial disaster for Facebook, but it is a public relations headache so close to the company’s initial stock offering this week.
- Ahead of I.P.O., G.M. to Quit Advertising on Facebook New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 3:44 PM IST
Just days before Facebook is scheduled to hold its first public stock offering, which could value the company at more than $100 billion, one of the country's largest marketers has decided to remove its ...
- As One JPMorgan Trader Sold Risky Contracts, Another One Bought … New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 3:44 PM IST
A mutual fund in a different part of the bank owns about $380 million worth of insurance identical to the kind the "London whale" sold.
- Bet on Greek Bonds Paid Off for 'Vulture Fund' New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 1:04 AM IST
When Greece announced on Tuesday that it had made a 436 million-euro bond payment, almost 90 percent is said to have been delivered to the coffers of Dart Management, a secretive investment fund based ...
- C.E.O. or Not, You Always Need Feedback New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 1:04 AM IST
Deborah A. Farrington of StarVest Partners says that in advising chief executives, she watches for their ability to understand where they are succeeding — and where they are not.
- European Finance Ministers Reach Compromise New York Times - Wed 16 May, 2012 1:04 AM IST
European Union finance ministers broke an impasse Tuesday and agreed on a plan to force banks to hold more capital as a buffer against the unexpected.
- F.B.I. Begins Preliminary Inquiry Into JPMorgan New York Times - Tue 15 May, 2012 10:30 PM IST
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is examining potential wrongdoing surrounding JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss, people briefed on the matter say.
- Facebook Expected to Price at $34 to $38 New York Times - Tue 15 May, 2012 6:40 PM IST
Facebook is planning to increase the price for its hotly awaited initial public offering to a range of $34 to $38 a share because of rampant investor demand, a person with knowledge of the matter told ...
- Facebook’s Prospects May Rest on Trove of Data New York Times - Tue 15 May, 2012 5:08 PM IST
As the company goes public, it has to figure out how to use its vault of information to enrich its shareholders.
- Chesapeake Energy’s Chief, Under Investor Pressure, Seeks to … New York Times - Tue 15 May, 2012 5:08 PM IST
Aubrey McClendon said asset sale delays would enable the company to bargain for better terms.
- Facebook’s Purchases May Hint at Its Future New York Times - Mon 14 May, 2012 6:02 PM IST
Because Facebook tends to be tight-lipped about its plans, the company’s string of acquisitions may reveal a lot about the course it is charting.
- For Many in Greece, Austerity Is a False Choice New York Times - Mon 14 May, 2012 6:02 PM IST
A growing number in Greece argue that they can keep the euro and reject harsh budget measures.
- Shareholders Urge Changes at Chesapeake Energy New York Times - Mon 14 May, 2012 6:02 PM IST
Chesapeake Energy is finding itself under increasing pressure from shareholders after a new batch of disclosures prompted a 13.8 percent plunge in its stock price on Friday.
- S.E.C. Opens Investigation into JPMorgan's $2 Billion Loss New York Times - Fri 11 May, 2012 10:44 PM IST
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently opened a preliminary investigation into JPMorgan's accounting practices and public disclosures about the trades.
- Cheap and Colorful, an Overseas Home Beckons New York Times - Fri 11 May, 2012 9:08 PM IST
Some are discovering that another country can offer a vibrant retirement lifestyle.
- Subsidies Aid Rebirth in U.S. Manufacturing New York Times - Fri 11 May, 2012 4:56 PM IST
There is a quiet realization that American factories need subsidies to survive globally — especially to compete with Asian and European companies that routinely receive government assistance.
- A Shock From JPMorgan Is New Fodder for Reformers New York Times - Fri 11 May, 2012 4:52 PM IST
JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss could give supporters of tighter industry regulation a huge new piece of ammunition as they fight a last-ditch battle with the banks to strengthen the Volcker Rule....
- Others in the Spotlight After JPMorgan's Big Trading Loss New York Times - Fri 11 May, 2012 4:52 PM IST
Amid JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss at its chief investment office, DealBook highlights some executives who may face additional scrutiny from the embarrassing incident.
- Yahoo's Chief Said to Tell Executives He Did Not Submit a Ré … New York Times - Fri 11 May, 2012 4:52 PM IST
Yahoo's embattled chief executive, Scott Thompson, told the company's senior management on Thursday that he never submitted a résumé or falsified his academic credentials.
- JPMorgan Discloses Significant Losses in Trading Group New York Times - Fri 11 May, 2012 3:00 AM IST
JPMorgan Chase disclosed in a regulatory filing that its chief investment office has suffered "significant" paper losses in a portfolio of credit investments.
- Loeb Says Yahoo Quietly Set Record Date for Annual Meeting New York Times - Fri 11 May, 2012 2:00 AM IST
Third Point said on Thursday that Yahoo has quietly set for May 17, giving investors only until Monday to buy shares and settle their ownership records. A company spokeswoman confirmed the date and said ...
- Making Sure Money’s Still There When It’s Needed New York Times - Thu 10 May, 2012 11:14 PM IST
In a survey, more than half of those asked said they had not bothered to figure out how much they’d need to retire, and only 14 percent said they were very confident they’d have enough.
- It’s Not Easy Making Do With a Measly Million New York Times - Thu 10 May, 2012 8:12 PM IST
People planning decades of retirement based on $1 million in savings need to recognize that that amount is not nearly as valuable as it once was, experts say.
- How Silicon Valley Uses Riches To Re-Invest New York Times - Thu 10 May, 2012 5:46 PM IST
After Facebook's I.P.O., people made rich by the company's success aren't likely to sit on the sidelines. Instead, The New York Times' Somini Sengupta reports, early Facebook employees and other successful ...
- Breaking Up Four Big Banks New York Times - Thu 10 May, 2012 5:44 PM IST
Slowly, and on both sides of the aisle, concern is mounting over the biggest banks and how few strictures they face, an economist writes.
- New Rules May Curtail Some Fees in Mortgage New York Times - Thu 10 May, 2012 5:44 PM IST
The rules are designed to tackle origination fees, which vary widely depending on the amount of a loan.
- A Circle of Tech: Collect Payout, Do a Start-Up New York Times - Thu 10 May, 2012 5:44 PM IST
The windfall from Facebook’s public offering may prompt some employees to leave, in what could be one of company’s lasting legacies — a new generation of tech tycoons looking to create or invest in, well, ...
- Memo to Would-Be Members of the 1%: Move to the Northeast or … New York Times - Thu 10 May, 2012 3:50 PM IST
A new study finds that New York, New Jersey and Maryland are the best states at helping residents’ incomes rise. Louisiana, Oklahoma and South Carolina fared worst in the study.