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Friendster deleting user data, pics; grab yours and save

Wed, 27/04/2011 - 14:56 by NeelamGoswami

Friendster, the once dominant social network, is deleting all user accounts, photos, blogs, comments and other user-created content in order to re-launch the site.

Here's How Las Vegas Sands Makes Money

Sat, 01/01/2011 - 07:23 by Brian Richards

 Legendary fund manager Peter Lynch said that you shouldn't invest in any idea you couldn't illustrate with a crayon. I'm not much for crayons, but I do love the pithiness of that line. It's something we regularly preach at the Fool: Don't buy what you don't understand. And if you can't simply sketch out a company's business model -- how it, you know, actually makes money -- then maybe you shouldn't be investing in it.

 

Here's How Weight Watchers May Be Failing You

Fri, 31/12/2010 - 15:48 by Seth Jayson

Margins matter. The more Weight Watchers International (NYSE: WTW) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market.  That's why I check on my holdings' margins at least once a quarter. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, comparisons to sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong Weight Watchers International’s competitive position could be.

The Best Dividend Stocks of 2011

Fri, 24/12/2010 - 12:27 by Jim Royal

I love fat payouts from dividend stalwarts. In fact, I've recommended a couple that I called "dividend plays for a lifetime" for their strong competitive positions and hidden assets. Those two stocks -- Microsoft andMcDonald's -- are solid long-term dividend plays. But often, it can be more valuable to find higher-yielding stocks that are slower- growing, rather than a Microsoft that is fattening dividends at a prodigious clip.

9 Consumer Stocks to Anchor Your Portfolio

Thu, 23/12/2010 - 11:20 by Matt Koppenheffer

Have you been buying junk? Have you been thumbing your nose at default risk and chasing after companies that have shown more red than the Philadelphia Phillies? If you have, you've probably been pretty happy with the results. As a recent Bloomberg article highlighted, the seemingly lowest-quality companies have watched their stocks outperform so far this year. Bloomberg notes:

Oil States International Passes This Key Test

Wed, 22/12/2010 - 11:27 by Seth Jayson

There's no foolproof way to know the future for Oil States International (NYSE: OIS) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.

TAL International Group Passes This Key Test

Thu, 16/12/2010 - 09:44 by Seth Jayson

There's no foolproof way to know the future for TAL International Group (NYSE: TAL) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.

Orioles disavow Scott's 'birther' comments

Thu, 09/12/2010 - 11:35 by Prince damin

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. -- The Baltimore Orioles Wednesday disavowed comments made by designated hitter Luke Scott alleging President Barack Obama wasn't born in the United States.

Scott, in an interview with Yahoo! Sports at baseball's annual winter meetings, said Obama "does not represent America" and that "he was not born here," echoing the beliefs of the conservative group known as "birthers."

"Luke Scott's comments do not reflect the opinion of the Baltimore Orioles organization," Orioles Communications Director Greg Bader said in an e-mail to MLB.com. "The fact is that Barack Obama is our president, duly elected by the people of the United States. End of story."

Singer: Skid Row reunion not likely

Mon, 08/11/2010 - 01:06 by Prince damin

New York -- Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach says his old heavy metal band has lost credibility and "is now devoid of all meaning in every way."

Bach's comments to Blabbermouth.net were elicited when he was asked to comment about a report that the band's former drummer, Phil Varone, would appear nude in an upcoming issue of Playgirl magazine.

Bach wrote on his Twitter page that Varone's actions are "further proof that the name 'SKID ROW' has completely lost all credibility, cool, accuracy and is now devoid of all meaning in every way."

Store apologizes for Twitter row

Thu, 21/10/2010 - 23:07 by Prince damin

New York -- Representatives of a New York grocery store apologized after a worker contacted a customer's employer due to negative comments on Twitter.

Jonathan Hoster, a senior admissions officer at Syracuse University, said he posted on his Twitter account about the bare produce aisles at Price Chopper and compared the store unfavorably to competitor Wegmans, leading employee Ameerah Cetawayo to reply on Twitter and use her official corporate e-mail to contact Hoster's employers about his "destructive and negative" behavior, ABC News reported Thursday.

NFL eyeing suspensions for hits to head

Tue, 19/10/2010 - 07:06 by Prince damin

New York -- The NFL may impose suspensions and other penalties on players who use hits to the head to stop opponents, league officials said Monday.

Ray Anderson, the NFL's executive vice president for football operations, made the comments after Sunday incidents in which several players suffered concussions and neck injuries due to helmet-to-helmet hits, The New York Times reported.

Detroit Lions linebacker Zack Follett was hospitalized and both Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson and Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson received concussions when they collided with each other Sunday.

Anderson said the NFL's Competition Committee may also consider a total ban on all hits using the helmet.

Mayer: Recent statements not about Aniston

Sat, 28/08/2010 - 00:37 by Prince damin

Los Angeles -- U.S. recording artist John Mayer says comments he has made about his music shouldn't be mistaken for hints he has reunited with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Aniston.

People.com said the Internet has been abuzz with speculation the former couple is back together since Mayer allegedly spoke publicly about believing in second chances.

"This is equal parts fabricated, cobbled together and misleading," Mayer replied on his blog. "Let's break it down: I don't think I ever said 'I believe in second chances!' But I can't be 100 percent sure, as it's possible I could have accidentally said something succinctly and to the point."

Mayer and Aniston have dated several times in recent years but always broke up.