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Net neutrality, the principle that all Internet data should be treated equally and that access to that data should be free and unfettered, is the theme behind Wednesday’s Internet Slowdown Day. Many large websites, net neutrality advocates all, have banded together to demonstrate what...

The so-called “triple play” bundle originally offered by cable companies has been very successful. Combining telephone, television and Internet into one package provided additional revenue for the companies and, in most cases, value for customers. When telecoms got involved, triple...

Jackson Hole will be in focus on Friday, as two of the world’s top central bankers, the Federal Reserve’s Janet Yellen and European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, are set to speak at the summit later in the day. Yellen will take top bill, as investors look to confirm what the...

In response to tougher sanctions from the EU and the U.S., Russia has announced a ban on food products from both regions. The list of items that will be shut out is expected to be released later on Thursday and is rumored to include fruit, vegetables and some meat products. Analysts believe the...

U.S. stocks were little changed as economic data came in mixed. The Commerce Department reported that new home sales fell in the month June, while initial jobless claims came in better than expected. Investors and traders cheered positive quarterly results from Facebook and Ford, while news...

U.S. stocks rose as earnings season continues to impress with companies like Comcast, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Verizon reported positive results. The National Association of Realtors reported existing home sales rose better than expected. helping propel stocks higher despite global...

During an interview with The Atlantic, last week, PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) CEO Indra Nooyi told a crowd at the Aspen Ideas Festival that women “can't have it all,” meaning that you can't always succeed at both your home life and work life. “We pretend we can have it all,...

U.S. stocks rose following the FOMC minutes which stated that the Fed is on track for a final month of tapering in October. The Fed plans to slash $15 billion from its monthly asset purchasing program at that time. “Some committee members had been asked by members of the public whether...

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) owned YouTube has joined Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) in blaming Internet service providers for poor streaming quality. In a blue bar underneath the message, “Experiencing interruptions?” asks users to click “find out why.” Doing so brings...

The Supreme Court's decision on Monday, in Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby, exempted some companies from offering contraceptive coverage for women workers. The ruling raised concerns among equal rights proponents about potential discrimination against members of the LGBT and other communities, based on...

In a unanimous decision Wednesday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a search warrant before examining the contents of a suspect’s cell phone. The decision constituted a sweeping rejection of law-enforcement arguments that there was no difference between a cell phone and a...

U.S. stocks were slightly higher as the Dow and S&P 500 indices continue hitting new all-time highs following positive comments from the Fed's Chief Janet Yellen earlier this week. The Dow continues to flirt with the 17,000 mark and hit a historical intra-day high of 16,978.0 Friday...

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Wednesday marked up a bill that would permanently ban local and state Internet taxes. The bill, known as the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act, would extend and make permanent a similar ban dating from 1998 that had been extended three times and was due to...

Persistence, it seems, pays off. For Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), at least. After drawing attention to its streaming woes by posting on screen messages like, “The Verizon network is crowded right now. Adjusting video for smoother playback…,” the company is getting some responses....

U.S. stocks rose as investors and traders digested comments from the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve Open Committee announced that it will further taper its asset purchases by another $10 billion. The Fed is now committing towards purchasing $35 billion of assets per month. The Fed also...