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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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Google Finds a Way to Beat

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Motorola Mobility provided a lift to second-quarter earnings, but long-term issues linger. A big one: Cost per click on Google ads is still falling.

5 Mega Mutual Funds Pulling Their Weight

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Size can matter, for the better: These funds -- all of which have tens of billions or more in assets -- are having a solid year.

Memo to Marissa Mayer, Re: Turnarounds

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Turnarounds are exceedingly tough to pull off -- but not quite impossible. For inspiration, Yahoo's new(est) CEO should look no further than these three examples.

Earnings Outyell Bernanke — Tuesday IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Despite non-comments by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, markets finished the day in the black, led by earnings-driven gains in Coca-Cola, Goldman and others.

The Crux of Marissa Mayer’s Problem at Yahoo

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Her content strategy will be the key decision -- and it's tough. Does she expand Yahoo's original content to woo advertisers at the risk of alienating partners?

Retail Results Spoil the Day — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A disappointing retail report and mixed results for Citigroup's second quarter weighed on markets Monday, though M&A news sparked life into pharma.

Hot Start-Up Cover Stories That Went Oops

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

7 Surprisingly Good Funds in 2012

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the markets haven't always cooperated his year, a few mutual funds have proven pleasant surprises through unique opportunities and contrarian plays.

NBC Partners With Facebook for Olympics Coverage

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
NBC is partnering with Facebook to provide fans of the London Olympic games with updates and opportunities to comment on the games with friends online.

5 of the Biggest Free Falls Since Fall

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Daily-deals site Groupon has watched its shares plummet 70% since fall 2011 -- and unfortunately for investors, it has plenty of inglorious company.

Facebook Quietly Throws Hat Into Online Banking Ring

By InvestorPlace Staff
Facebook is partnering with Australia's Commonwealth Bank to develop a payments app. But one thing FB will need to toe the line with: privacy.

MBA + CFA = Better Money Managers?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
MBA schools are including the CFA material in their curriculum in record numbers. The problem is it doesn't produce better money managers.

Why You Must Run This Test on Your PC

By InvestorPlace Staff
The DC changer bot is malicious software that could be on your computer -- and could result in a loss of Internet access come Monday morning.

M&A: Where the Hotspots Are

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Both the number of deals and their value are down, but there's strong signs of life if you know where to look. Here's a guide to where the action is.

In 2Q, No Deja Vu for Nasdaq

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
It didn't come close to matching the first quarter's performance. But it had plenty of hot stories, from Facebook to RIM (and there's always Apple).

If I May Slander My Investment Profession …

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The stock market is a fickle way to make money over time, so diversifying among other asset classes, including rental properties, is a sound strategy.

Billionaires Who Give Back to Society

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
These four very wealthy hedge fund managers and CEOs have shown that they are aware of their responsibility to society -- and donate accordingly.

Housing Rivets Markets Again — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets extended Tuesday's rally with help from a positive durable goods report, as well as a homebuilder rally fueled by May home sales and Lennar earnings.

Yahoo Rediscovers the Ad Business

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo interim CEO's renewed focus on advertising might seem a "duh" strategy, but it's quite the deviation from the crooked path Yahoo has been traveling.
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