Jury: Google didn't infringe on Oracle patents

Facebook stock tumbles $7 in two days & why it still doesn't look cheap

NEW YORK (AP) - If you were thinking of picking up a few shares of Facebook last week, when it went public at a price of $38, you might be seriously tempted now that the stock has fallen $7 in two days.

Home sales up across USA, hopeful sign

Facebook looks to settle 'sponsored story' suit

SAN JOSE (AP) - Facebook is close to settling a lawsuit over advertisements it calls "sponsored stories." Launched in early 2011, the service let brands pay to retransmit users' activities to their friends' pages. For example, if someone clicks the "like" button for a brand, this activity might show up as a "sponsored story" on their friends' pages. <p style="line-height: 18pt; background: ...

Google completes deal for Motorola

CBO warns of US economy falling off 'fiscal cliff'

Ford to get blue oval back after 2nd upgrade

Revolt against Wal-Mart board members?

Economists more upbeat about job growth

NEW YORK (AP) - A new survey shows economists are growing slightly more optimistic about recovery in the job and housing markets but expect other pillars of the economy to remain weak. The National Association for Business Economists says in a report issued Monday that its forecasters expect modest growth for the remainder of the year, with the pace picking up in ...

Facebook drops 11% as stock market rallies

Say what? The odyssey of Kraft's new name

Sudden wealth like Facebook is part of Silicon Valley's everyday business scene

Facebook stock closes nearly flat in debut

Expect lower gas prices heading into Memorial Day

NEW YORK (AP ) - If you're lucky enough to live in some parts of the United States, you may see gas pump prices fall to around $3.25 a gallon or less in the next week or two. Even West Coast drivers should get some relief from prices that are still above $4 a gallon.

Silver Legacy Resort files for bankruptcy

RENO, Nev. (AP) - The Silver Legacy Resort Casino has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but its owners said it won't affect the ongoing operations or any of the 1,800 employees at one of the largest hotel-casinos in northern Nevada. Company officials announced the filing for protection against creditors Thursday while seeking reorganization of a $142.8 million debt. <p style="line-height: 18pt; background: ...

Internet sales tax bill to hit roadblock in House of Reps

Prom spending is on the rise again

NEW YORK (AP) - The prom is making a big comeback.

Zuckerberg reaped $2.3B gain on stock options

GM: New Corvette to start around $52,000