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Money Archive

Archives for January 2014

Technology
Pinterest Adds Support for GIFs, but Not ReallyPinterest Adds Support for GIFs, but Not Really
Technology
By Liz Gannes
Technology
Neiman Marcus Security Breach Puts One Million-Plus Payment Cards at RiskNeiman Marcus Security Breach Puts One Million-Plus Payment Cards at Risk
Technology
Big Tech Is Going DownBig Tech Is Going Down
Technology

Short the big-cap tech basket!

By Matt McIlwain
Technology
eBay CEO Says Icahn PayPal Spinoff Makes No SenseeBay CEO Says Icahn PayPal Spinoff Makes No Sense
Technology

John Donahoe argues that now is the time when commerce companies want to get into payments and vice versa. He’s not wrong.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Wayfair Names DwellStudio Founder Christiane Lemieux as Executive Creative DirectorWayfair Names DwellStudio Founder Christiane Lemieux as Executive Creative Director
Technology
Fine China for 1stdibs, Which Gets $15 Million Investment from Alibaba GroupFine China for 1stdibs, Which Gets $15 Million Investment from Alibaba Group
Technology

A key strategic investor as luxury goods site moves to enter Asian market.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
After Gravity Acquisition, Luke Beatty Becomes AOL Brand Group’s Product HeadAfter Gravity Acquisition, Luke Beatty Becomes AOL Brand Group’s Product Head
Technology

Beatty is best known for creating Associated Content, bought by Yahoo in 2010.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
AOL Buys Personalization Startup Gravity for $90 Million in CashAOL Buys Personalization Startup Gravity for $90 Million in Cash
Technology

“It’s been search, then social and now personal,” said CEO Tim Armstrong.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
NewsCred Raises $25 Million to Fill a Content-Marketing War Chest. (What’s Content Marketing Again?)NewsCred Raises $25 Million to Fill a Content-Marketing War Chest. (What’s Content Marketing Again?)
Technology
Payments Startup Stripe Lands $80 Million Investment Ahead of Twitter PartnershipPayments Startup Stripe Lands $80 Million Investment Ahead of Twitter Partnership
Technology

The startup is now valued at $1.75 billion.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
eBay to Carl Icahn: Thanks for the Suggestion, but We’re Not Spinning Off PayPaleBay to Carl Icahn: Thanks for the Suggestion, but We’re Not Spinning Off PayPal
Technology
Netflix Says It Will Be Fine Without Net Neutrality RulesNetflix Says It Will Be Fine Without Net Neutrality Rules
Technology

But it sure would like them. Investors seem okay with that.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
The Candy Crush Effect: Facebook Revs Up Its Long-Awaited Ad Network, Fueled by Ads for AppsThe Candy Crush Effect: Facebook Revs Up Its Long-Awaited Ad Network, Fueled by Ads for Apps
Technology

Facebook’s mobile business, which didn’t exist a couple of years ago, is now big enough to spread to other people’s properties. Thank app install ads.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Was eBay’s “Cautious Outlook” for the Holidays Justified?Was eBay’s “Cautious Outlook” for the Holidays Justified?
Technology

Concerns about weak marketplace growth hang over the e-commerce marketplace company.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
What Silicon Valley Can Learn From Boy BandsWhat Silicon Valley Can Learn From Boy Bands
Technology

Start with at least one mousey band member.

By Dan Wenikoff