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VW 'Star Wars' Super Bowl ad isn't one, sort of

MSNBC.MSN Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:35:42 GMT

Volkswagen won the peoples' vote last Super Bowl by tugging on the heart strings and evoking Star Wars. The company has done it again. But this is kind of a mess. Sponsored By: Chicago Booth Business Forecast Ads by Pheedo

Woman accused of selling fake Facebook stock

MSNBC.MSN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:42:05 GMT

A Wisconsin woman has been charged with theft over accusations she tried to profit from Facebook's much-anticipated plans to go public by selling fake stock in the social media giant.

Teamsters shut down ‘dysfunctional’ local

BOSTON Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Teamsters Union has shut down a controversial South Boston local that once handled all the trade shows at Boston’s two convention centers, concluding that years of infighting and allegations of corruption and nepotism had made it too “dysfunctional’’ to survive.

Andrew Zimmern, of “Bizarre Foods,” joins Babson College as an entrepreneur-in-residence

BOSTON Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:52:22 GMT

Babson College today said that Andrew Zimmern, host of the “Bizarre Foods” cable television show, has joined Babson as entrepreneur-in-residence. Zimmern, whose show on the Travel Channel has explored food cultures in more than 32 countries, will work with the Lewis Institute’s Social Innovation Lab at Babson as well as the Lab’s Food Sol, an ‘action tank’ focused on innovation in the food system.

Facebook files for initial public offering

BOSTON Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:38:51 GMT

The massive social network Facebook, founded eight years ago in a Harvard University dorm room, today filed papers to go public with a stock offering expected to raise $5 billion.

No Joke: Chrysler and Marchionne Are "Back in (the) Black"

FORBES Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:18:27 GMT

Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne hit the nail on the head with a half-joking answer to a question he got precisely a year ago: how could Chrysler possibly hit its ambitious goals for 2011?

The Cars Facebook's New Millionaires Should Buy

FORBES Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:39:52 GMT

Let's just say we can expect to see some big real estate deals to go down in California in the next few months--and some expensive toys parked in driveways soon thereafter.

Watch: Hyundai's 'Think Fast' Super Bowl Ad

ABCNEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:02:53 GMT

Official big game commercial for the Genesis Coupe.

Watch: 2012 Super Bowl Ad: Coca-Cola

ABCNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:48:42 GMT

The Polar Bears throw their first-ever Polar Bowl party.

Watch: 2012 Super Bowl Ad: Teleflora

ABCNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:48:29 GMT

Model Adriana Lima offers men advice for Valentine's Day.

Watch: Super Bowl 2012 Commercials: Campaign Kickoffs

ABCNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:41:13 GMT

A sneak peek at the new ads debuting during the big game.

Woman Accused of Selling Fake Facebook Stock

ABCNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:49:13 GMT

A woman in Wisconsin is accused of selling fake Facebook stock the same day the company went public.

Dow, Nasdaq Surge to Post-Crisis Highs on Strong Jobs, Economic Data

GOOGLE Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:28:19 GMT

Wall Street enjoyed a broad-based rally on Friday as two key stock indexes rose to the highest levels since before the Great Recession, propelled by better-than-expected employment data released earlier in the day. The strong upward movement by stocks suggests that investors are gaining confidence in the U.S. economic recovery and putting money back to [...]

Your Facebook friends have more friends than you

WASHINGTONPOST Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:11:00 EST

The average Facebook user has 245 friends. But the average friend on Facebook has 359 friends. So says the latest study by the Pew Center’s Internet and American Life Project. But how could it be true that your friends, on average, are more popular than you? Read full article >>

The Circuit: Google privacy; Commerce Dept. virus; data retention

WASHINGTONPOST Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:49:43 EST

LEADING THE DAY: Data protection authorities from the European Union have asked Google to delay its new privacy policy while it examines the possible consequences the policy could have on the protection of personal data. The European Union has asked the French data protection authority to lead the examination. Read full article >>

PRESS DIGEST - New York Times - Feb 2

REUTERS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:36:07 GMT

Feb 2 (Reuters) - The New York Times reported the following stories on its business pages on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Bankers' pay needs to be "corrected" - RBS chairman

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:39:26 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Pay in the banking industry has been high for too long and needs to be "corrected," the chairman of state-backed Royal Bank of Scotland told BBC Radio on Friday. Related Stories Plus Markets puts itself up for sale French Connection warns on profit again Swiss bankers' nerves fray after Wegelin indictment Bakries, Tan seek to oust Rothschild from Bumi board U.S. data boost global equities

Why Facebook's Millionaires May Never Be Happy

SMARTMONEY Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:49:45 EST

A new books says financial windfalls don't necessarily make your life better.

Xstrata merger 'could cost Glencore £25bn'

FEEDSPORTAL Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:10:35 GMT

Glencore, the commodities trading giant, may have to pay £25bn to make its proposed merger with Xstrata happen, according to new research.

Friday Sector Leaders: General Contractors & Builders, Home Furnishings & Improvement Stocks

FORBES Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:01 GMT

In trading on Friday, general contractors & builders shares were relative leaders, up on the

Daily Dividend Report: SPG, PEP, ADM, WYNN, PRE

FORBES Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Simon Property Group (SPG) announced its quarterly dividend of 95 cents per share, an increase of

Facebook ought to ditch its public offering

FT Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:47:09 GMT

The sole tangible purpose for the IPO proceeds is to meet a tax obligation that will be triggered by going public, writes John Gapper

Facebook's Painful Secondary Impact

WSJ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:44:23 EST

There will be plenty of winners when Facebook goes public. And one gigantic loser: the secondary market in trading of private-company shares.

A 57% Price Jump For Caterpillar Stock From $70 To $110 Forecasts...

PRWEB

The month of January only had one triple digit Dow day, as volatility has taken a much needed break, reports the Absolute Wealth newsletter. (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9164618.htm

Public Internet firms ride Facebook wave

BOSTON Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:53:13 GMT

Facebook’s IPO filing fired up shares of freshly minted public Internet companies, including Zynga and Groupon. Zynga’s business is closely tied to Facebook, because many of its games are played on the social networking site. Facebook’s filing revealed that 12 percent of its revenue comes from Zynga. Groupon rose 6.9 percent. Even shares of Chinese social networking firm Renren caught some of Facebook’s wake.

Major Retailers Cashing in on Facebook

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Count Me In, a Facebook group gift shopping app, reports that many retailers are quickly adapting its proprietary platform to their social media strategies in efforts to cash in on Facebook's... (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/facebook-ipo-commerce/shopping-facebook-app/prweb9162121.htm

AutoAlert®, Inc. Announces ''Pattern-Interrupt’ Strategy...

PRWEB

Sets 84 verified appointments in two weeks that convert to nearly $42,000 in parts and labor revenue. (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9154271.htm

Gold Shares Rise, but “Pricing in $1,350 Gold” on Average?

IBTIMES Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:29:06 EST

Gold shares rallied Thursday afternoon alongside the yellow metal, as the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) climbed $0.

Asian Stocks, Euro Slip as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data

IBTIMES Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:48:55 EST

Asian shares and the euro fell Friday as caution set in ahead of key U.S. jobs data, which will offer more clues over the state of the world's largest economy, while Greek debt restructuring talks dragged on and undermined sentiment.

Dr. Rian A. Maercks, M.D. Joins the Exclusive Haute Living Haute MD...

PRWEB

Dr. Rian A. Maercks, M.D., premier aesthetic craniofacial and reconstructive plastic surgeon in Miami, is the newest member of the elite Haute MD Network. (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9157104.htm

MissionIR News - Bovie Medical Corp. Receives 510K Clearance for...

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FDA’s 510k clearance allows Bovie to market handpiece and advance in electrosurgery marketplace (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9162614.htm

Facebook's Zuckerberg to keep iron grip after IPO

SIFY Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:04:14 GMT

Facebook unveiled plans for the biggest ever Internet IPO that could raise as much as $10 billion, but made it clear CEO Mark Zuckerberg will exercise almost complete control over the company, leaving

Who will make the most from Facebook's IPO

SIFY Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:26:32 GMT

Just about everyone in Silicon Valley has dreamed of striking it rich with a well-timed investment. Here are the people and institutions that will benefit the most from Facebook's initial public

Facebook IPO tests easy growth assumptions

SIFY Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:59:40 GMT

As Facebook hurtles toward one of the largest initial public offerings in U.S. history, its honeymoon with investors may already be over. The dorm-room project started by Harvard dropout Mark

The Fed: Bernanke backs congressional ‘armistice’ call

MARKETWATCH Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:56 GMT

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke calls U.S. vulnerable to sudden fiscal crisis if Washington doesn’t come to grips with deficit, backs Rep. Mike Simpson’s call for an “armistice” between Republicans and Democrats

MarketWatch First Take: Facebook IPO has many mutual-fund friends

MARKETWATCH Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:42:45 GMT

Investors are wondering about the Facebook status of their mutual funds, meaning whether their fund has a piece of Facebook and stands to profit from the social-networking firm’s initial-public offering, writes Chuck Jaffe..

Tuesday Sector Leaders: Water Utilities, Aerospace & Defense Stocks

FORBES Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:48:49 GMT

In trading on Tuesday, water utilities shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.3%. Leading the group were shares of Pure Cycle (PCYO), up about 9.2% and shares of American States Water (AWR) up about 1.9% on the day.

Tuesday Sector Laggards: Music & Electronics Stores, General Contractors & Builders

FORBES Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:49:48 GMT

In trading on Tuesday, music & electronics stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 7.8%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Radioshack (RSH), down about 28.5% and shares of Rent A Center (RCII) down about 5.9% on the day.

'World's Worst Banker' Loses British Royal Honor--Like Mussolini

FORBES Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:30:25 GMT

He didn't go to jail. But Fred Goodwin, whose reign running the Royal Bank of Scotland resulted in the world's biggest-ever bank bailout in 2008, received the ultimate insult today. The British Government stripped him of the knighthood he was given in 2004.

Daily Dividend Report: BRCM, AFL, COF, HSY, HVB

FORBES Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:42:40 GMT

Broadcom Corporation (BRCM) announced its quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, an increase of about 11% over its prior dividend in November of 9 cents. The company announced earnings that beat analyst estimates, though revenue fell, and issued positive guidance for the first quarter.

Wednesday Sector Leaders: Computer Peripherals, Education & Training Services

FORBES Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:40:00 GMT

In trading on Wednesday, computer peripherals shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 6.2%. Leading the group were shares of Key Tronic (KTCC), up about 27.1% and shares of Seagate Tech Ireland (STX) up about 22.9% on the day.

Facebook Slams The Brakes on its Dopamine-Delivery System

FORBES Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:11 GMT

The world was breathlessly awaiting the filing of Facebook's prospectus Wednesday. But the actual S1 revealed that Facebook's growth is slowing down and unless it can find a way to speed it back up, investors in its shares will not be happy campers.

Freddie Mac's Conflict Is 'Unsavory,' 'Shocking,' 'Stunning,' Key Senators Say

NPR Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:45:00 GMT

Two senators who have taken the lead on legislation aimed to help homeowners refinance are blunt about how concerned they are by the news NPR reported about Freddie Mac's "multibillion-dollar bets against American homeowners being able to refinance."

With IPO, Facebook’s Valuation Could Reach $100 Billion

GOOGLE Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:10:26 GMT

After months of increasingly frenzied speculation, social networking juggernaut Facebook filed IPO registration documents Wednesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the company said it aims $5 billion, that number could rise as high as $10 billion, depending on investor demand. Facebook’s public debut, which caps a meteoric rise to the top of the [...]

Read Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s IPO Letter

GOOGLE Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:06:12 GMT

Social networking giant Facebook filed IPO documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. Here is CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s letter to prospective shareholders. LETTER FROM MARK ZUCKERBERG Facebook was not originally created to be a company. It was built to accomplish a social mission — to make the world more open and connected. We [...]

Why Facebook’s IPO Matters

GOOGLE Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:46 GMT

Facebook's initial public offering later this spring will create a billion-dollar windfall for its founders and early investors. But at a deeper level, the company's IPO serves as a symbol for the emergence of the Internet as a powerful tool for individual self-expression and collective organization. It's also a dramatic example of a generational shift taking place among the entrepreneurial class, one that elevates social change as a priority along with commercial success.

Glencore and Xstrata in merger talks

FEEDSPORTAL Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:02:13 GMT

Xstrata, the London listed Swiss mining group, is in talks with Glencore, the world's biggest quoted commodities trader, about a possible all-share merger of equals.

Facebook fears Google could force it off Android mobiles

FEEDSPORTAL Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:44:25 GMT

Facebook has exposed its fears over increasing competition from Google, and the potential for the web search giant to force it off Android mobiles.

Graphic: Facebook's IPO compared to Google, Amazon and eBay

FEEDSPORTAL Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:44:48 GMT

Facebook's revenue per user compares unfavourably with other high profile technology companies, and its revenue growth is half what Google's was at the same point after its founding.

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Video: "Person to Person" - Clooney, Buffett and Bon Jovi

CBSNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:13:03 EST

George Clooney, Warren Buffett and Jon Bon Jovi takes you inside their homes. CBS News is bringing back an icon - "Person to Person" with Charlie Rose and Lara Logan airs Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Pepsi: Elton John in 'King's Court's Ad

WSJ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:06:03 GMT

Watch Pepsi's Super Bowl XVLI ad titled "King's Court" featuring Elton John and X Factor winner Melanie Amaro.

Coca Cola: 'Slippery Catch' Ad

WSJ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:31:57 GMT

Watch Coca Cola's Super Bowl ad featuring a polar bear who almost loses a slippery bottle of cola.

Will Obama Get a Big Lift as Job Picture Improves?

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:06:52 GMT

The good jobs report is good news for Obama, but how good, really? A look at how this stage of the recovery compares to the one Reagan had going in 1984 at this point shows how far there is to go. Jon Hilsenrath has details on The News Hub.

January Jobs Data: Put Away the Champagne

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:27:56 GMT

WSJ's Rolfe Winkler looks beyond the unemployment headlines and tells Mean Street host Evan Newmark things aren't as rosy as they seem. In fact, they're not rosy at all. Photo: Reuters.

Super Bowl: Touchdowns and Private Jets

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:49:42 GMT

Sunday is the Super Bowl of professional football, and as WSJ Wealth Report editor Robert Frank reports on Mean Street, it's the Super Bowl of private jet rentals as well. Photo: AP.

U.S. Week Ahead: Fed Chair Bernanke to tackle housing woes

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:24:52 GMT

Feb. 3 - Reuters Correspondent Pedro Da Costa says Fed Chair Ben Bernanke will address his concerns for housing before an industry meeting on Friday.

Obama calls on Congress to come to the aid of homeowners.

REUTERS Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:19:00 GMT

Feb. 4 - U.S. President Barack Obama urges Congress to pass his proposal to provide up to $10 billion in aid to struggling homeowners. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Templeton's Mobius sees opportunities in Myanmar, Thailand

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:17:00 GMT

Feb. 3 - Franklin Templeton's executive director of emerging markets Mark Mobius applauds efforts by Myanmar to open its market to the outside world and like the energy and banking sector in Thailand.

Survivalist Ray Mears shares his tips

CNN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:46:42 GMT

CNN's Max Foster talks to British survival expert, Ray Mears, about his adventures around the world.

A new father contemplates his future in E-Trade's Super Bowl XLVI ad.

E-Trade: 'Fatherhood' Ad

WSJ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:44:17 GMT

Mattel CEO: Toy trade is flourishing

CNN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:53:38 GMT

CNN's Max Foster talks to Mattel CEO Bryan Stockton about the company's growth in Europe.

Super Bowl: Touchdowns and Privare Jets

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:49:42 GMT

Sunday is the Super Bowl of professional football, and as WSJ Wealth Report editor Robert Frank reports on Mean Street, it's the Super Bowl of private jet rentals as well. Photo: AP.

Meehan on boosting the economy

CNN Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:26:13 GMT

Sen. Pat Meehan urged the Senate to pass two House bills that would extend the payroll tax cut and improve infrastructure.

Job hunters face technical glitch

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:51:00 GMT

Feb 3 - New York-Presbyterian Hospital is one of a growing number of employers using a computer tracking system to catalog and sort resumes in hopes of finding the best candidates, as job applicants far outnumber vacant positions. Jill Bennett reports.

Jobs data put Wall Street bulls back to work

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:33:00 GMT

Feb 3 - Summary of business headlines: Nasdaq hits 11-year high amid stock surge after surprisingly strong U.S. jobs data; Advertisers gear up for Super Bowl after paying an average $3.5 million for each 30-second spot. Conway G. Gittens reports.

Video: "Person to Person" inside Clooney's home

CBSNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:17:22 EST

Would you like to walk through George Clooney's house with George Clooney? Now, you can. CBS News is bringing back an icon - "Person to Person" with Charlie Rose and Lara Logan airs Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Will Facebook's IPO Billions Ruin its Future?

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:41:24 GMT

How will billions in IPO cash affect Facebook's future? SmartMoney reporter Quentin Fottrell visits Mean Street to discuss how the company's future could significantly change. Photo: AP.

War Torn: An Iraq War Veteran's Story

WSJ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:13:52 GMT

Ian Welch was on his first combat tour in Iraq, waiting to storm across the Diyala Bridge and seize Baghdad, when an artillery round exploded behind him--changing his life forever. Now he and his girlfriend Katie are hoping love can change it back.

Alan Krueger, chief White House economist, reacts to the January jobs report.

Krueger on jobs report

CNN Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:31:30 GMT

Century 21: 'Smarter, Bolder, Faster' Ad

WSJ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:04:55 GMT

Watch Century 21's ad for Super Bowl XLVI featuring Donald Trump, Deion Sanders and Apolo Ohno.

VIDEO: RBS chairman: 'Bankers' pay too high'

BBC Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:53:03 GMT

The chairman of Royal Bank of Scotland has admitted that bankers' salaries are too high and need to come down.

Budweiser: 'Eternal Optimism' Ad

WSJ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:37:25 GMT

Watch Budweiser's 'Eternal Optimism' Super Bowl Ad.

Watch Met Life's "Fortunate" ad for Super Bowl XLVI.

Met Life: 'Fortunate' Ad

WSJ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:49:30 GMT

Coca-Cola: 'Superstition' Ad

WSJ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:32:13 GMT

Coca Cola's new ad for Super Bowl XLVI features a superstitious polar bear watching the ballgame.

Video: Jobs up, unemployment down, stocks soar

CBSNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:39:19 EST

The Labor Department reported that the jobless rate in January fell to 8.3 percent - the lowest in three years. The good news sent stocks prices soaring. Anthony Mason reports on who's posting the "help wanted" signs.

For sale: American Horror's haunted home

CNN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:19:37 GMT

It's not really haunted, but it is really expensive. The mansion in FX's American Horror Story is on sale for $17 mil.

Blue Chips Retreat Ahead of Jobs Report

WSJ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:58:07 GMT

The Dow industrials finished in the red for the fifth time in six sessions, as mixed earnings curbed sentiment ahead of Friday's reading on unemployment. Brendan Intindola has details on The News Hub. Photo: AP

Morning Briefing: Jump in jobs, fake Facebook shares & more

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:20:00 GMT

Feb. 3 - January U.S. nonfarm payrolls jump, the woman who sold fake Facebook shares and a Hello Kitty haircut you have to see in our U.S. Morning Briefing.

Super Bowl Commercials: Sketcher's Canine Star

ABCNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:51:25 GMT

Mr. Quiggly was widely reported as the company's replacement for Kim Kardashian.

Posco's profits lose steam

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Feb. 03 - South Korean steel producer's fourth-quarter result not enough to stem annual profit drop.

Rick Santorum addresses Mitt Romney

CNN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:49:01 GMT

On the heels of Mitt Romney suggesting poor people don't concern him, Rick Santorum shares his thoughts on the gaffe

Jobs report is a "watershed" moment for economy: Hoffman

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:46:51 GMT

Feb. 3 - PNC's Stuart Hoffman says the surprising increase in January payrolls could signal a big shift to economic recovery, and Moody's John Lonski says the jobless rate could fall to 7.5 - 8.0% by November.

Warren Buffett Shows His Funnier Side in Photos

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:47:47 GMT

When it comes to investing, Warren Buffett is a serious man. But put Mr. Buffett in front of a camera with a future generation of business leaders and the Oracle of Omaha turns into quite a funny guy. Robin Sidel explains on Lunch Break.

Freddie Mac Bets Against Homeowners

CNN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:10:21 GMT

Investigation by NPR/ProPublica found Freddie Mac bet homeowners would fail to refinance their mortgages.

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Ads get social at Super Bowl

REUTERS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:11:00 GMT

Feb 2 - Super Bowl ad campaigns are going beyond the field- tapping into social media to leverage the millions of dollars spent on the 30-second or 60-second ads aired during the big game. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Facebook transforming small businesses

CNN Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:57:48 GMT

CNN's Jim Boulden talks to EMEA's Richard Allan about small businesses using Facebook.

Breaking News » Business » Personal Finance » Small Business

AUDIO: RBS 'underestimated public reaction to Hester bonus'

BBC Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:42:53 GMT

Sir Philip Hampton: "Having Stephen Hester as the focal point of public concern about these things... was wrong."

The economic chill of Europe's big freeze

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:00 GMT

Feb. 3 - Europe is in the grip of a cold snap with record low temperatures in some countries, driving up demand for gas but posing challenges too. Joanna Partridge reports.

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Wall St. on pause until jobs data

REUTERS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:04:00 GMT

Feb 2 - Summary of business headlines: Wall Street ends mixed ahead of jobs report; Fed chief not satisfied with unemployment even as jobless claims drop; Retailers faint after unusually warm January. Conway G. Gittens reports.

Republican presidential hopefuls place bets in Nevada

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:00 GMT

Feb. 3 - The distressed housing market casts a shadow over the Nevada Republican caucus. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Rick Santorum on Mitt Romney's gaffe

CNN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:37:52 GMT

On the heels of Mitt Romney suggesting poor people don't concern him, Rick Santorum shares his thoughts on the gaffe

Inspectors Find Fungicide in Orange Juice

ABCNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:56:17 GMT

Jim Avila reports on the banned pesticides found in oranges from Brazil.

French farmers protest EU reforms

REUTERS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:00 GMT

Feb. 03 - A group of French farmers dumped tonnes of earth and straw on a Paris street in protest over what they see as excessive regulation in their industry. Hayley Platt reports.

Jobs Data Show Sustained Growth

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:27 GMT

The labor market grew in January at its most robust pace since last spring, adding 243,000 jobs, in a sign that the economy's momentum carried into the new year. Phil Izzo has details on Lunch Break.

Are U.S. Markets Reflecting the Global Mess?

WSJ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:54:19 GMT

Markets editor Paul Vigna visits Mean Street to look at Thursday's market performance, including reaction to better-than-expected jobs data and a stall in the plan to rescue Greece. Photo: AP.

Toyota: 'Camry Reinvented' Ad

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:19:14 GMT

Watch Toyota's 'Camry Reinvented' ad for Super Bowl XLVI.

Huffington Post to Debut Video Network Next Year

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:14:37 GMT

The Huffington Post unveiled plans to stream 16 hours of live video on its site daily, Lauren Goode reports on digits. Photo: Getty Images.

AUDIO: BGL's Winslow talks meerkats and management

BBC Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:48:58 GMT

Simon Jack hears from Peter Winslow, chief executive of BGL Group - the company behind compare the market.com among other businesses.

Facebook and Zynga: Sharing Ain't Easy

WSJ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:55:54 GMT

The symbiotic relationship between Facebook and Zynga is creating riches for both companies, but their co-dependency also raises questions for both businesses, Shayndi Raice reports on digits.