- Watch: All About Facebook's IPO
Jeff Macke and Debra Borchardt break down the deal.
- Woman Wins Small Claims Suit Against Honda
A Southern California woman has won her case against Honda in small claims court, where she argued Civic Hybrid cars failed to live up to their advertised mileage. A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner today awarded Heather Peters $9,867, The Associated Press reported.
- Mom Who Lost Kids in Plane Crash Faces Foreclosure
Troubles continue to mount for Karen Perry, the Arizona mom who lost her children and ex-husband to a fiery plane crash in the Superstition Mountains on Thanksgiving eve. At the same time, though, her local community, her employer Delta Airlines and strangers from around the world are rallying to help her.
- Watch: Hyundai's 'Think Fast' Super Bowl Ad
Official big game commercial for the Genesis Coupe.
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- Sexy Super Bowl Ads: Will They Work?
Allow me to set the stage. Picture the Roman Coliseum in Ancient Rome where as many as 50,000 spectators would gather to see gladiator fights, prisoners battle with lions and wild animal hunts. Now think bigger and gaudier. This Sunday at Super Bowl XLVI, 68,000 will gather at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and over 100 million will watch on TV and the internet. Most will be eating and drinking to access and the sole focus will be entertainment.
- Watch: Go Daddy Ad Stars Pussycat Dolls
Internet company's commercial is one of two to air during the Super Bowl.
- Microsoft, American Air Brace for Layoffs
Layoffs are reportedly coming fast to two large U.S. companies. Microsoft will announce plans to reduce 60 divisions down to seven, with significant layoffs, ABC’s KOMO-TV reports, while American Airlines may jettison thousands of workers in its reorganization. KOMO-TV’s Brad Goode reports the tech company, based...
- Who's Afraid of Emerging Market Investments?
Because emerging market investments are now far less expensive, there's more potential upside, assuming that growth occurs. And, almost without exception, long-term forecasts for these investments call for growth.
- 6 Surprising Super Bowl Ads
With the average cost of Super Bowl XLVI ads up 17 percent from a year ago to $3.5 million for a 30-second spot, this year’s lineup of commercials range from the predictable and reliable, like Go Daddy’s teases, to the shiny-faced freshmen entrants, including those of a...
- For Brothers Behind Life Is Good, the Logo Is the Message
Why are these men smiling? Well, their smiles are worth more than 100 million dollars. That's the estimated value of the clothing company Life Is Good. The smile moguls are brothers Bert and John Jacobs, the -- and these are their real titles -- chief executive optimist and chief creative optimist of the company.
- Stocks Have Best Jan. in 15 Years
The Dow and the S&P 500 may have had an off-day today, but they still both had their biggest January percentage gain since 1997. The Dow was up 3.4 percent in January, while the S&P was up 4.4 percent. Both indices, however, ended the day...
- Watch: Jason Wu Designs for Target
Limited-edition designer apparel ranges from $19.99 to $59.99.
- $1 Victorian Homes For Sale
Two Riverside, Calif., homes are up for grabs for a buck. But, here’s the catch: The city is looking for a buyer that is willing to renovate the homes and move them. The projected total for renovations is $1.5 million. The two homes have a...
- Jason Wu for Target to Hit Stores
Target will launch its latest limited-edition designer collection from Michelle Obama-favorite Jason Wu on Sunday. Wu famously designed the white evening gown that the first lady wore to the presidential inaugural ball in 2009. The collection is made up of 53 pieces including dresses, skirts,...
- Watch: Drag Queen Is Tops in Tupperware
Bobby Suchan's role as Aunt Barbara leads to big sales of spatulas and more.
- Watch: Victorian Homes Sell for $1 With a Catch
The Riverside, Calif., homes also come with a $1.5 million renovation cost.
- Watch: Home Prices Fall Further
Suzanne O?Halloran analyzes the morning business headlines.
- Watch: Incomes Rise, Spending Doesn't
Suzanne O'Halloran analyzes the morning business headlines.
- Watch: Warren Buffett and His Secretary Talk Taxes
Debbie Bosanek represents 'average' income taxes paid in Buffett's office.
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