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Will FB Stock Suffer the MySpace Syndrome?

Facebook looks like it may be repeating the mistakes of MySpace. So while FB stock has been soaring this year, these blunders could be a bad sign long-term.

It Doesn’t Pay to Pile Into Hedge-Fund Favorites

Hedge funds' holdings flood the news each quarter, but reports such as the Goldman Sachs VIP List aren't necessarily a good source of actionable trade ideas.

News Corp to Pay Sarah Ferguson, Other Celebs Over Phone-Hacking

News Corp has settled 17 more cases in the ongoing phone-hacking scandal that has plagued the company.

Billionaire John Malone Makes a Power Move

Liberty Global and John Malone are looking looks to make an acquisition of Virgin Media, which could put pressure on rival network BSkyB.

How Much Does a Super Bowl Ad Really Cost?

It's a closely guarded secret, but rest assured that the big names don't pay the sticker price of $3.8 million for 30 seconds.

Will CBS Unload Its Publishing Business?

CBS has announced plans to convert its lagging outdoor advertising business into an REIT ... but its Simon & Schuster publishing segment needs to go too.

Google — Not Consumers — Is Winner in Tablet ‘Giveaways’

A few newspapers are offering free tablets to digital subscribers. We break down the deal from every direction and tell you why Google comes out as the winner.

10 Most ‘Facebook Famous’ Stocks

Companies that are well-'liked' on Facebook also connect with consumers via brand loyalty -- and that's something investors should keep an eye on.

Extra, Extra! Newspapers Are on the Block

Expect Tribune properties and the Financial Times to change hands in the coming year. Will this mean upside for any stocks?

New York Times to Trim Newsroom With Voluntary Buyouts

Thirty management positions are to be cut in the latest round of cost-savings at the financially struggling newspaper.

Tolkien Estate Sues Warner Bros.

The estate of author J.R.R. Tolkien is suing Time Warner over the studios selling of digital and other online rights for the author's work.

Viacom Is Still Worth Tuning Into

This media laggard is making lots of smart moves that could payoff handsomely -- especially considering that its stock is now in bargain territory.

Apple and CBS Are Too Cheap to Ignore

These two companies are big, undervalued names, and both are poised to benefit from changing video consumption habits.

For Media Companies, Sports Sure Ain’t Cheap

The amount media companies are paying for broadcasting rights just keeps climbing. How much longer until consumers and shareholders feel the burn?

Fox Business Succeeds by Out-Foxing CNBC

Fox Business Network is out-Foxing CNBC in the ratings, with its election coverage setting a new record and trouncing the competition thanks to a unique voice.

5 Stocks For The Coming Election Media Spending Binge

With the presidential election now set its time to break out the advertising, and these 5 media stocks look like election cycle winners for investors

What’s Tripping Up Time Warner

The media giant has plenty of strengths, but also some glaring weaknesses -- most notably the Time Inc. magazines and CNN.

Hot Start-Up Cover Stories That Went Oops

Once valued at $160M, Digg recently sold for a mere $500K. But this isn't the only time early media coverage has been proven wrong. Here are four others that fizzled.

Two News Corps Mean Double the Murdoch

Splitting the strong entertainment business from the weak publishing side makes sense for shareholders -- but that's no panacea.