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Active Stock: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Looking To Track Users Even More

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) wants permission to track their user’s web site behavior, even when they are no longer on Facebook but surfing other web sites. The social network now wants to peer into your social life outside its domain, but can it be trusted? The Wall Street Journal notes that the lengthy privacy terms the social network requires users to agree to now says … Continue reading Active Stock: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Looking To Track Users Even More

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: EU- Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Battle Thickens

After Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) had settled with European regulators over its search practices, European Commission members are now calling on the search giant to improve its settlement proposal or face more severe punishment. After agreeing to a settlement in February, political leaders want to re-open negotiations amid pressure from powerful European interests. Joaquín Almunia, a member of the European Commission responsible for economic competition, … Continue reading Stock in News: EU- Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Battle Thickens

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock Review: A Look At the Deal Between Microsoft & Minecraft

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) announced this week that it paid $2.5 billion to acquire Swedish gaming company Mojang, maker of the popular Minecraft game. Analysts are starting to weigh in on that deal, and those at Morgan Stanley think it’s a smart way for the company to use its offshore cash. Some investors may be disappointed that Microsoft is investing in its consumer business rather … Continue reading Stock Review: A Look At the Deal Between Microsoft & Minecraft

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Says No to A Conservative Climate Change Group

A conservative political group which Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) was supporting lost their support for “literally lying” about global warming, following a move by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) in August to pull the plug on funding. Exit from ALEC also reveals attempts by tech giants to oppose U.S. government spying on citizens without a warrant. Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, speaking with National Public Radio, … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Says No to A Conservative Climate Change Group

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Active Stock: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) To Launch a New Ad Tool

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) will launch a new online advertising service next week to help advertisers in targeting and measuring the impact of their commercials, which could help the company gain market share from Google, according to the Wall Street Journal. Facebook would introduce new feature to replace Cookies for tracking ad performance. According to the report, the new ad feature will be known as … Continue reading Active Stock: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) To Launch a New Ad Tool

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: A Look At Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Keyboard

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is branching out by creating universal products. The company just introduced a universal mobile keyboard which will work with many different products including iPad, iPhone, Android products, and Windows tablets. The keyboard will launch in October with the estimated retail price of $79.95. Microsoft recently introduced a universal keyboard that works with select iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices. This particular … Continue reading Stock in News: A Look At Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Keyboard

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