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Facebook (FB) is the largest social media network on the planet and became a publicly traded company May 18, 2012, joining one of the most volatile stock sectors in the U.S. The company is one of the biggest names in technology, is helmed by one of the youngest, most intelligent and heavily scrutinized CEOs in the world, and currently is one of the most prevalent means of communication across the globe.

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A Mixed First Day Back: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A third consecutive poor monthly manufacturing report from the ISM gets September off to a rough start.

Don’t Forget About Poor Ol’ Google

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The media loves to shower Apple with praise and pile insults on Facebook, but Google is worth your attention -- and investment dollars -- too.

Meet Samsung’s New Voice-Controlled Camera

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Camara, which runs on Android and accepts voice commands, at the IFA tech conference in Berlin, Germany.

3 Companies to Take Off the Scrap Heap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Once most of the bad news is aired, some beaten-down stocks actually become worthy of a second look. Here are three that might have a little life left.

Believe in IAC’s Bet on About.com

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expect Internet stock IAC/InterActiveCorp to do good things with its $300 million purchase of About.com from The New York Times Co.

Five Ways to Bank Gains and Manage Winning Trades

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Investing for the long term sometimes means paring the portfolio of losers and winners, so here are five ways to help your long term results.

Facebook Reveals Two-Panel Messaging

By InvestorPlace Staff
Facebook's new messaging system has been hailed as an improvement by some, while others see it as a rip-off of Apple.

Meet the 10 Most Powerful Women in the World

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Heads of state, philanthropists, celebrities and CEOs make up Forbes' annual list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women. Here's a look at the top 10.

Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme: Not So Tempting

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Nothing wrong with the eats at Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Donuts -- it's the prospects for these two stocks that don't go down so well. Here's why you shouldn't invest.

Facebook’s Instagram Deal Cleared by FTC

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook finally got antitrust approval on its recent Instagram acquisition, which should be a big help for its mobile efforts.

It’s Time for Michael Dell to Go

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the five years since the founding CEO's return, things have only gotten worse. The company is a mess, and Michael Dell clearly bears responsibility.

Despite Facebook Debacle, Morgan Stanley Might Be a Buy

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
James Gorman has pared down risk at MS, and the wealth management division is a bright spot. MS might be a buy -- or a call option target.

Should I Buy Campbell Soup? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Near a 52-week high, CPB has been providing some nice returns for its investors. Is it a stock still worth dipping into? Here is our verdict.

Apple, Wall Street Take Five — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The S&P 500 slipped from a four-year high Tuesday, and Apple tracked back after reaching another landmark. Dell took an after-hours hit on dour earnings news.

Apple Takes Center Stage: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple touched a high that made it the most valuable company in U.S. history on a generally slow day. Major indexes finished virtually flat.

Wal-Mart Brings Back Christmas Layaway Earlier, Adds Perks

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart is bringing back its Christmas layaway program and this year it will start earlier. It will begin mid-September and last until December 14.

5 Head-Scratching ‘Smart Money’ Moves

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
America's top stock pickers are good, but they're not perfect. Here are five second-quarter moves by the "smart money" that look questionable.

7 Things Future Generations Won’t Do

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tomorrow's generation is going to be a whole lot different than today's. That means companies will have to adapt to keep up -- or die.

3 Stocks That Should Have Taken the Money and Run

By Jeff Reeves
Groupon is one of three companies in the last couple of years that foolishly spurned big buyout offers only to go it alone -- and fall flat on their faces.
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