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World's five largest companies

For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
Top 10 secret menu fast foods

Ten of the strangest, most innovative entrees you won't see on fast food menus – but can get anyway, if you ask.
Top 5 greatest Super Bowl ads

In addition to football, Super Bowl XLVII will bring a new crop of ads to rate, discuss, and chuckle over Monday morning. But while several Super Bowl ads hold our attention for hours or days, very few stand the test of time. Here are five that do, from special frogs to an iconic ad from a master director. Can you guess which ad took the (highly subjective) top spot? Did we miss your all-time favorite?
Super Bowl commercials 2013: The 4 best sneak previews

For Super Bowl commercials, many companies are providing sneak peeks for their ads that will run during the big game. Here are some of the best.
The Super Bowl: 10 football books to gear you up for the big game

The biggest sports game of the year is just around the corner. Here are some books to put you in the mood.

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The New Economy Facebook IPO: a bittersweet one-year anniversary

One year after the disastrous Facebook IPO, the company is making strides in mobile ad revenue, but its stock price is still far below its original IPO price. Also this week: Consumer sentiment hits six-year high; retail sales rise unexpectedly; and the world has a new (old) richest person.
The Monitor's View: How Europe can find its feet again

Now in its longest recession since World War II, Europe is the world economy's weakest link. But as it achieves financial stability, it must now focus on structural overhaul to spur innovation and worker retraining.
Horizons Has Facebook figured out smart phones? Wall Street thinks so.

Facebook announced a $219 million quarterly profit. What has the social network done right?
'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' has a great cast and timely story

'Reluctant' is occasionally too touchy-feely, but the cast, including Kiefer Sutherland and Liev Schreiber, are all good.
World's five largest companies

For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
Horizons General Motors gives Facebook another try

After a very messy breakup last year, GM has announced that it will test-run ads on Facebook once again. The company broke away from the social-networking giant last May, just 10 days before Facebook's IPO.
Saving Money Tax time is near. Seven commonly overlooked deductions.

Taxes are almost due, and the IRS tax code is full of little-known (yet legal) deductions that you could and should use. Seven pointers from a CPA.
Top 10 secret menu fast foods

Ten of the strangest, most innovative entrees you won't see on fast food menus – but can get anyway, if you ask.
Horizons Facebook scoops up Atlas. More social ads incoming?

Facebook bought Atlas, an advertising tracking and management company, from Microsoft this week for an undisclosed sum. Facebook is likely hoping to improve the precision of its own ads, and perhaps to launch an ad network to rival Google's.
Top 5 greatest Super Bowl ads

In addition to football, Super Bowl XLVII will bring a new crop of ads to rate, discuss, and chuckle over Monday morning. But while several Super Bowl ads hold our attention for hours or days, very few stand the test of time. Here are five that do, from special frogs to an iconic ad from a master director. Can you guess which ad took the (highly subjective) top spot? Did we miss your all-time favorite?
Super Bowl commercials 2013: The 4 best sneak previews

For Super Bowl commercials, many companies are providing sneak peeks for their ads that will run during the big game. Here are some of the best.
The Super Bowl: 10 football books to gear you up for the big game

The biggest sports game of the year is just around the corner. Here are some books to put you in the mood.
Facebook 'mystery' event: A search engine in the works?

Facebook is holding a mystery press event at its Menlo Park, Calif. headquarters Tuesday. Some speculate that Facebook will unveil more robust search engine technology that will compete with Google.
Golden Globes: 8 book adaptations that won

Book adaptations did very well at this year's Golden Globe awards – one of the US's most prestigious award ceremonies.
10 best books of January, according to Amazon's editors

Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson shares her thoughts about the Amazon staff picks for the 10 best books of January 2013.
2012's 'good news' stories

2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.
Will music resurrect Myspace?

As Myspace reinvents itself, the social network aims to be nexus for bands and fans.
Stocks edge up, led by Apple

Stocks rose on Wall Street Thursday despite the lack of agreement on a fiscal cliff deal in Washington. Apple and other technology companies led the stock market up.
Pizza Hut perfume: Yes, it's real

Pizza Hut perfume, which started out as a joke, is now being produced in limited quantities in Canada. The Pizza Hut perfume 'boasts top notes of freshly baked, hand-tossed dough.'
Detroit mayor announces furloughs to avoid bankruptcy

Detroit City Council is balking at next step in a state plan to restore financial stability to the embattled city, delaying a $30 million infusion of state funds.
Detroit rejects funds, will the city be out of cash by Christmas?

Detroit's city council rejected a condition that $10 million in much-needed aid was dependent upon. The city, which is struggling financially was expected to receive $30 million from the state of Michigan by mid-December.
What it means when things 'go viral' on the Web

How did we end up with a disease metaphor to refer to the way information travels through society?
Will Detroit run out of cash?

On Tuesday, Detroit's city council rejected a contract from a law firm that would have helped the city with its finances. The rejection means the city did not receive the $10 million dollars it was expected to receive on Tuesday.
George P. Bush files to run for office in Texas

George P. Bush files the paperwork to campaign for a state office in Texas. George P. Bush is the nephew of former President George W. Bush, and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. The campaign files don't disclose what office Bush might seek.
Global News Blog Obama victory a sure thing? A top Irish bookmaker thinks so.

Irish betting firm Paddy Power is so confident in an Obama win that they're paying out early to those that bet on the president's reelection. So far they've paid $650,000 to winners.