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It's not a perfect measure of profitability, but comScore's recent data on web traffic generated by mobile apps shows who's making waves in the app universe.

YHOO Needs to Fire Its Yahoo of a CEO

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor May 4, 2012

Scott Thompson's résumé flub gives Yahoo's board little choice but to can its shifty CEO without severance.

The Online Vacation Play You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

You may not have heard about online travel site HomeAway, but it has a number of things going for it -- not the least of which is a strong cash flow.

April Showers on Wall Street — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 30, 2012

Stocks ended the day and the month down, as improved U.S. personal income and two big acquisitions did nothing to quell investor economic and European concerns.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2012

This week we look at banks, toys, soda pop, baby food and the Web.

Amazon Kills the Shorts

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 27, 2012

Q1 earnings slid, but beat the estimates -- launching the stock again. Behind the results: Strong sales of the Kindle Fire tablet.

Make Your Bid to Buy eBay Today

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Apr 27, 2012

eBay is now more than just an on-line auction site, they are a major player in the payment processing field. Look to eBay for a buy and take advantage today.

Profiting in A New Era of Payment Services

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Apr 26, 2012

Mobile payment processing is a multi-billion dollar business, and these companies are all involved. Picking up the best players is a solid strategy

10 Insanely Great Facts About Apple

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 26, 2012

Apple's second-quarter earnings didn't just inspire investors -- it tickled the brain. Here are 10 wild facts about AAPL after its Q2 report.

Home Depot’s 4 New Checkout Options

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2012

Home Depot has installed four new checkout options to reduce the time customers spend at its registers.

Buffett and Gates Gain New Pledges to Charitable Giving

By InvestorPlace Staff Apr 20, 2012

Billionaire philanthropists Bill Gates and Warren Buffett welcomed 12 new members to their exclusive club dedicated to lifetime charitable giving.

A Good Day or a Bad Day — It All Depends

By Richard Band Apr 20, 2012

Human Genome Sciences and eBay were among the big winners in the market on Thursday on a takeover bid and good earnings. As for some others, not such a good day

Ups and Downs the Norm — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 19, 2012

Markets went on a roller-coaster ride again today, starting with an early move up and coming down the remainder of the day on disappointing economic news.