Jan 27, 2012 05:27PM

Fantasy Earnings Trader: Fantasy Earnings leader wins week with Netflix

Prescient bet on volatile video provider boosts gains.

Jan 27, 2012 05:24PM

SportsWatch: Athletics? Olympic year sees new events, sponsors

Ahead of the London Games in July, the sport of track and field is launching two events and signing new sponsorship deals

Jan 27, 2012 05:10PM

After Hours: PharMerica dives, Amylin surges after hours

Shares of the pharmacy-management services firm drop as the FTC seeks to block a bid for the company. Meanwhile, Amylin and Alkermes receive FDA approval for their shared diabetes treatment.

Jan 27, 2012 04:10PM

Stocks to Watch: Stocks to Watch Monday: Alkermes, Amylin

Alkermes PLC, Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Gannett Co. are among the stocks that could see active trading on Monday.

Jan 27, 2012 03:44PM

Taxing Times: Early-bird tax filers await their forms

Check out our stories on new cost-basis rules for reporting capital gains and losses, plus read about disappearing tax deductions, how to choose a tax-preparation site, and big tax mines that could blow up your return, all in Taxing Times.

Jan 27, 2012 05:11PM

Enviros laud California's clean-car mandate

Environmentalists are thrilled that California's clean-air regulations mandates one out of seven cars sold in 2025 be plug-ins or electrics.

Jan 27, 2012 03:20PM

Report: Facebook may file for IPO next week

The six-year-old company is expected to raise $10 billion, with a valuation of between $75 billion and $100 billion.

Jan 27, 2012 02:32PM

VW Jetta hybrid on sale about Dec. 1

Volkswagen says the hybrid version of its Jetta midsize sedan will go on sale about Dec. 1 and get 45 mpg in city/highway driving.

Jan 27, 2012 02:21PM

Obama extends mortgage help program

The Obama administration is extending its home mortgage assistance program for a year, and expanding the number of homeowners eligible.

Jan 27, 2012 03:26PM

California passes auto emission, hybrid rules

Air regulators unanimously passed auto emission standards, including a mandate for 1.4 million electric and hybrid vehicles on state roads by ...

Jan 27, 2012 02:39PM

Wall Street cuts losses on late buying

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks trimmed losses to end little changed on Friday, as investors saw dips in the market as an opportunity to buy into what has been a strong first month of 2012.

Jan 27, 2012 04:59PM

Exclusive: Germany wants Greece to give up budget control

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is pushing for Greece to relinquish control over its budget policy to European institutions as part of discussions over a second rescue package, a European source told Reuters on Friday.

Jan 27, 2012 06:24PM

Exiting watchdog sees flaws in SEC's rulewriting

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - In his final act before departing the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, the agency's inspector general, David Kotz, criticized how the agency analyzes the economic impact of some of its Dodd-Frank rules.

Jan 27, 2012 05:24PM

Goldman, Berkshire names surface in Gupta case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The names of a Goldman Sachs board member and a top executive of Berkshire Hathaway surfaced on Friday as potential witnesses in the insider trading trial of Rajat Gupta, a former director of Goldman, Procter & Gamble and other companies.

Jan 27, 2012 06:23PM

Citigroup cut investment bank bonuses by 30 percent: report

(Reuters) - Citigroup has cut bonuses for its investment banking division by about 30 percent on average, Bloomberg said, citing a person briefed on the matter.

Jan 27, 2012 05:50PM

Coll. of Charleston's Cremins takes medical leave (AP)

AP - Bobby Cremins' assistant says the veteran basketball coach hasn't looked well the past few weeks and Friday evening the College of Charleston announced Cremins will miss the rest of the season because of a medical problem.

Jan 27, 2012 01:54PM

Djokovic wins marathon match to set up Nadal final (AP)

AP - If anyone knows how Novak Djokovic feels after sweating and scrapping for almost five hours in the Australian Open semifinals, it's his next opponent — Rafael Nadal.

Jan 27, 2012 01:25PM

Manning, Irsay insist they are on same page (AP)

AP - Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay insist they are just fine after a week filled with complaints and comments suggesting a rift had developed following one of the most miserable seasons in team history.

Jan 27, 2012 01:14PM

Woods, McIlroy in contention in Abu Dhabi (AP)

AP - Maybe those swing changes are paying off for Tiger Woods.

Jan 27, 2012 05:48PM

Stanley takes lead at Torrey Pines (AP)

AP - The tougher South Course at Torrey Pines suited Kyle Stanley just fine Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open.

Jan 27, 2012 05:52PM

Coll. of Charleston's Cremins Takes Medical Leave

Cremins takes medical leave from Coll. of Charleston for rest of season; assistant takes over

Jan 27, 2012 01:55PM

Djokovic Wins Marathon Match to Set up Nadal Final

Like Nadal 3 years ago, Novak Djokovic wins marathon match to set up final against Spaniard

Jan 27, 2012 01:25PM

Manning, Irsay Insist They Are on Same Page

Colts owner Jim Irsay, Peyton Manning issue joint statement, say no hard feelings between them

Jan 27, 2012 01:15PM

Woods, McIlroy in Contention in Abu Dhabi

Woods shoots 69, McIlroy 72; both 2 shots behind leader Olesen in Abu Dhabi

Jan 27, 2012 05:49PM

Stanley Takes Lead at Torrey Pines

Kyle Stanley overcomes double bogey and takes lead at Torrey Pines

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Tiger in the mix at Australian Open

Tiger Woods shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday night in the Australian Open, leaving him three shots behind first-round leader Jarrod Lyle

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Daly walks off course at Australian Open

John Daly walked off the course at the Australian Open after hitting a number of balls into the water on the 11th hole at The Lakes.

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Molinari, Morrison tied for lead at Singapore Open

Edoardo Molinari of Italy and James Morrison of England were tied for the lead at 9-under 62 after the first round of the $6 million Singapore Open on Thursday.

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Scott has Australian Open albatross on par-5 8th

Adam Scott holed out with his second shot on the par-5 eighth hole Thursday for an albatross during the first round of the Australian Open.

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Lyle opens with 65; Dustin Johnson one behind

Jan 27, 2012 10:15AM

Phil Knight eulogy: Class or crass?

Nike founder Phil Knight's speech at Joe Paterno's funeral has sparked a lot of conversation.

Jan 27, 2012 12:53PM

CBSSports.com fires writer after Paterno story

A story on the website prematurely reported the death of the former Penn State coach.

Jan 27, 2012 05:22PM

Knicks at Heat: Anthony out, Wade returns

The struggling Knicks will be without their leading scorer for a few days as Carmelo Anthony sits with thumb, wrist and ankle issues.

Jan 27, 2012 05:00PM

Raiders announce hiring of coach Dennis Allen

Former Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be formally introduced Monday as Oakland's new head coach.

Jan 26, 2012 07:57PM

'Politician' Manning, Irsay issue statement

Cracks seem to be forming in four-time MVP's relationship with his only NFL employer, the Colts. But he and Irsay seem to be defusing the flareup. ...

Jan 27, 2012 06:29PM

Kemp, Kershaw to receive Legacy Awards

Kemp, Kershaw to receive Legacy Awards

Jan 27, 2012 05:30PM

GM Antonetti holds town hall with Tribe fans

GM Antonetti holds town hall with Tribe fans

Jan 27, 2012 05:11PM

Wade ready to take hacks on 'Baseball IQ'

Wade ready to take hacks on 'Baseball IQ'

Jan 27, 2012 05:08PM

Around the Horn: Outfield

Around the Horn: Outfield

Jan 27, 2012 04:50PM

Prospect Pomeranz ready to cash in on potential

Prospect Pomeranz ready to cash in on potential

Why Romney's Still the One

With money and organization behind it, the campaign of the former Massachusetts governor is built for the long haul.

Six Key Earnings Reports to Watch

Even with high market volatility, these companies will provide important clues about who's really in charge, the bulls or the bears.

Artisan's Yockey Sees a Better Year for Foreign Stocks

The veteran manager of Artisan International is loading his fund with multinational companies that benefit from growing wealth in Asia.

Should Investors Climb Aboard Carnival’s Damaged Stock?

Intrepid investors can cash in on catastrophes like the Costa Concordia shipwreck, but Carnival's prospects remain unclear.

Tax Tips for Freelancers and the Self-Employed

Don't overlook these forms or deductions when filing for self-employed income.

Jan 19, 2012 10:00AM

How Core Values Drive Sales Performance

What are your business's core values? Whatever they are, they drive your company's culture and, in the end, your sales and profits. Learn how to define and communicate your company's core values and how to use them to drive performance.

Jan 19, 2012 10:00AM

20 Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Small Business

How can you, a small business owner, compete with big companies when marketing your business? While you don't have large amounts of money available to test and run big campaigns, there are lots of ways you can figure out what works well for your business. Here are twenty different marketing ideas to get you started.

Jan 17, 2012 10:00AM

Save Cash Instead of Saving Taxes

Spending money to save taxes is a time honored tradition for businesses at year end. But is it really saving you anything? Probably not, says Greg Crabtree, CPA, author of the new book Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits. Find out what he says you should do with your business profits instead.

Jan 17, 2012 10:00AM

6 Ways to Provide Value with Mobile

Looking for ways to reach your customers via mobile? First you have to prove to them that what you're sending is something they want. Here are six ways you can provide value to your customers through mobile marketing.

Jan 13, 2012 10:00AM

Breaking a Bad Habit: From Dirt Road to Superhighway

When you want to change your behavior, it's like trying to build a superhighway out of a dirt road. You can do it. Just know that breaking bad habits is a construction project in your brain that takes time.

Jan 26, 2012 10:37AM

20 Youngest Power Women 2011

At just 25, Lady Gaga proves that power knows no age.

Jan 27, 2012 02:56PM

Twitter Commits Social Suicide

Starting today, we give ourselves the ability to reactively withhold content from users in a specific country ? while keeping it available in the rest of the world. We have also built in a way to communicate transparently to users when content is withheld, and why.

With

Jan 27, 2012 06:06PM

Backpage Takes Heat, But Prostitution Ads Are Everywhere

Attorneys general are targeting Backpage.com for prostitution ads that can easily be found on Craigslist and other sites as well.

Jan 27, 2012 09:51AM

What If Your Divorce Mediator Doesn't Know Bupkes?

Fifty percent of you will one day divorce. I know that's not happy news. It's just the statistic. As Seth Rogan says in the shamefully overlooked 50/50, "if you were a casino game, you'd have the best odds in the house." Many mediators, maybe even most, don't think much of their colleagues'