Last May’s error-ridden Facebook IPO was the result of a Nasdaq system failure — a millisecond blip that caused a 20-minute delay in trading, reports ft.com. Now, the exchange operator is in talks with U.S. regulators over a potential settlement on the issue. Read more. Also read: The “Facebook cliff” Facebook IPO provides lessons for […]
Brevity is the soul of Twitter. Having trained millions in the art of 140-word storytelling, Twitter is adding another twist with Vine, an app that allows users to share six-second video clips. And before cynics could wave their dismissive fingers, early adopters like Gap, Malibu, Asos, General Electric and other big brands have got Twitter’s […]
Montreal-based tech firm DataWind has created a low-cost tablet computer it says will revolutionize education in the developing world, reports The Daily Beast.
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Apple has doubled its iPad storage limit, leaving experts wondering if the move is an attempt to compete with Microsoft’s Surface or other tablets, reports ft.com. The latest iPad will go on sale in February — a week before Microsoft’s Surface Windows 8 Pro. While the iPad costs $799 for 128GB of storage, Micrsoft’s product […]
For the most part U.S. earnings last week can be filed in the “good” column. A number of large cap names either met or beat analyst expectations: IBM, Google, McDonalds, United Technologies, Starbucks, 3M Co. and Procter & Gamble are just a few of the companies whose share prices climbed after releasing quarterly results.
Everywhere you look these days, we are all being urged to engage in social media to market our businesses and deepen our relationships with clients. This may sound good but there are some serious barriers preventing advisors in particular from reaching their true potential.
Advisors using Twitter and other social media platforms should be allowed to speak their minds, says Earl Evans, head of Macquarie Private Wealth.
Apple may soon be scaling down orders for iPhone 5 parts as evidence mounts that the competition is fast catching up. The move, thought to be prompted by a lukewarm consumer demand, is further proof that Asian rivals have considerably weakened Apple’s grip on the smartphones market, says a Reuters.com report. Sales of the new […]
A recent study found smartphone users are at a 33% increased risk for identity theft. However, there are things you can do to stay one step ahead and protect your identity. BMO Harris Bank suggests the following strategies to keep your information from falling into the wrong hands.