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LinkedIn investigation possible theft of six million passwords

Although LinkedIn did not confirm if any user data had been hacked or leaked, researchers at UK Web security company Sophos say they have confirmed that a file posted online does contain, in part, LinkedIn passwords 'hashes' - a way of encrypting or storing passwords.
Unemployed veterans skilled in doing jobs, not in finding them

A Monster.com survey finds employers and veterans agree: Departing military personnel have civilian job skills. Language, however, is a problem. One hurdle is translating military jargon.
Consumer Energy Report Oil subsidies: Surprise! Liberals are fans, too.

When asked if the federal government should eliminate subsidies for oil companies, most would respond with a resounding 'yes.' But such a policy would have unwelcome unintended consequences, and not just for billionaire oil tycoons.
The Reformed Broker Welcome to Twitter, Goldman Sachs!

Goldman Sachs sent its very first tweet Thursday. Six Twitter tips for the company.
Facebook stock falls 11 percent in second trading day

Facebook shares close down $4.20 in Monday trading. Facebook stock dropped so much Monday morning that 'circuit breakers' kicked in to restrict sell orders.
Facebook to debut at $104 billion

The IPO will be one of the largest in history.
Facebook shareholders selling more shares

Facebook stockholder and hedge fund Tiger Global has decided to sell more than 23 million shares, up from 3.4 million a day earlier. Other big sellers of Facebook shares include Goldman Sachs, a Russian billionaire, and two Facebook insiders.
Facebook stock: 6 intriguing investors

Facebook stock will make many people suddenly wealthy when it begins trading this Friday. The company is expected to be valued somewhere around $100 billion, with stock expected to sell anywhere between $34 and $38 per share. Here are six of the more unexpected people set to make a killing with initial public offering of Facebook stock, including a rock star, a graffiti artist, and pair of Mark Zuckerberg’s enemies.
Alert: Major cyber attack aimed at natural gas pipeline companies

A major cyber attack is currently under way aimed squarely at computer networks belonging to US natural gas pipeline companies, according to alerts issued by the US Department of Homeland Security.
US stocks fall on disappointing jobs report

US stocks opened lower Friday after the government reported that hiring slowed in April.
Change Agent Five poverty-fighting women to watch

These women don't hand out aid. They're creating innovative new ways for women – and men – to lift themselves out of poverty.
Five things Millennials never want to hear

The workplace has a recurring habit of throwing generations together and forcing them to cooperate. As Millennials (age 18-30), one of the largest cohorts in modern America, join the labor force, GenXers, boomers, and seniors are having to learn how to get along with their new employees. It isn't always easy. Millennials usually have broader experience with technology than their older colleagues do and are widely regarded as competitive, collaborative, and passionate, but also persistent and self-possessed to the point of feeling entitled to promotions they haven't earned. So here are five things not to say to these young and talented workers along with suggestions on how to improve the communication:
The Reformed Broker The underestimated brilliance of LinkedIn

LinkedIn is cornering the market not as a social network, like everyone expected, but as a search engine. Investors, take note.
Yelp IPO is near, could raise $115 million

Yelp IPO targets stock price at $12 to $14 a share. Yelp IPO target suggests company could be worth up to $840 million.
The Daily Reckoning U.S. stocks vs. gold prices: Which is the better investment?

US stocks are a better place to put your money than gold, according to Warren Buffett. But gold prices are only going up, and gold is a far less risky investment than US stocks.
Stocks endure worst drop of 2012

Stocks fall on worries over roadblock to an agreement on Greece's sovereign debt, marking the first losing week for stocks in 2012. Dow falls 89 points, S&P falls 9 points.
Tech stocks bask in Facebook's glow

Tech stocks related to social media, like Groupon and Zynga, see shares rise after Facebook IPO. But boost for these tech stocks could be temporary.
Can Facebook IPO help solve a state budget crisis?

The Facebook IPO could bring California as much as $500 million in tax revenues from capital gains. Depending on whom you talk to, that's a significant help or a drop in the bucket.
Facebook IPO: Are users really worth $125 each?

The Facebook IPO suggests that the social network's 800 million users are worth $100 billion. What role will Facebook's audience play as the mega giant files what could become one of the largest IPOs of all time.
Tech stocks: How seven recent IPOs have fared

Tech stocks like Facebook can create plenty of buzz on Wall Street when they file for an initial public offering, or IPO, of stock. Below is a look at how tech stocks and other Internet-related stocks of some companies fared after going through a recent IPO. Some have done well. Others haven't.
Cloud computing: Can start-up trump Amazon in the cloud?

Cloud computing start-up Joyent has $85 million in venture funding and a new deal with Telefónica to compete with Amazon in cloud computing services.
New Yahoo CEO arrives: why his company isn't dead yet

As former eBay executive, Scott Thompson takes the helm at Yahoo the company confronts some big strategic hurdles, but it hasn't been wiped off the Internet map just yet.
The Reformed Broker What was the biggest 2011 stock market trend?

In 2011, stocks were the most correlated they'd been in 80 years, which meant investors could skip out on doing intense stock-specific research and just focus on getting the market right. Investment moves were dominated by European headlines as well.
12/10/2011 02:00 pm
The Simple Dollar How to prepare for unemployment

Nine steps to take if unemployment is on your horizon
12/01/2011 08:00 am
Facebook IPO: a $10 billion offering?

Facebook IPO is in the works, Wall Street Journal reports. The social media site is looking into raising up to $10 billion from a Facebook IPO.
11/29/2011 09:59 am