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'Subservient Chicken' Burger King ads use social media to promote triple-decker chicken sandwich'Subservient聽Chicken,' which was considered groundbreaking when it ran in 2004, featured a website where a giant聽chicken聽dressed in garters appeared to perform any task visitors commanded.
HBO makes Amazon Prime price hike 'worth it,' survey saysHBO's deal with Amazon to stream content for Prime users may be paying off already. Over half of consumers who originally thought the new $99 subscription rate for Amazon Prime was too high now聽feel that the cost is justified, due to the addition of HBO content.
Mobile wallet battle heats up among PayPal, Apple, and GoogleGoogle is upping the stakes in the battle for online transactions by rolling out a service that allows Gmail users to send money and sign up for Google Wallet. Apple and PayPal are pushing their own versions of one-click pay services.
Dave Camp's tax plan would kill community foundationsDave Camp deserves credit 聽for proposing a tax reform that takes on many special interests. But one provision mistakenly threatens the survival of most community foundations without improving the tax system or strengthening the charitable community.
Textbook costs are rising faster than college tuitionTextbooks and supplies cost the average college student $1,200 per year, and that price tag is rising quickly. But there are some ways to avoid paying out the nose for textbooks.
FocusThe many rewards, and the hidden risks, of high-frequency tradingStocking-trading 'bots' now perform about half of Wall Street trades. As the algorithmic robot traders outpace and outperform the humans, the old guard is crying foul. Sour grapes or real risk?
Heartbleed, yes, but how else are we vulnerable online?The Heartbleed bug raised serious questions about how secure our information is online, but it's only one of several ways that hackers can steal information. Here's how to protect yourself, from Heartbleed and more.聽
Mortgage rates rise to 4.37 percentRates for a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to an average 4.37 percent since last week, while the purchase application volume聽declined 3 percent and the refinance application volume declined 4 percent over the same period.聽
Nine surprising credit card perksIf you use a rewards-based credit card, chances are you're aware of standard perks, like cash-back rewards or airline miles. But some credit card companies are going a bit further.聽
GM recall cost wipes out profits; affected cars reach 7 millionGM recall costs sank the automaker's first-quarter profit, but CEO Mary Barra said the much-publicized recalls have yet to cut into sales. The biggest contributor to the GM recall costs was a $1.3 billion charge to cover a series of problems announced since early February.
Fisker Automotive mulls a Karma comeback for 2015Fisker Automotive's new Chinese ownership wants to have the Karma back on the road by the middle of next year. After its embarrassing bankruptcy, can Fisker be a success the second time around?
How rich do you have to be to actually feel rich?Being wealthy isn't as easy as it sounds. A new article makes聽the case that the top earners in the world鈥檚 largest economy have greater trouble making ends meet than the 99 percent might think.
General Motors begins shipping replacement parts. Is the worst over?General Motors has begun shipping replacement cars for the cars involved in its massive ignition switch recall, and public opinion of the automaker is improving. Is the worst of the General Motors scandal over?
HBO content: Does it make Amazon Prime price hike worth it?HBO and Amazon have entered a multi-year contract that gives Prime subscribers access to HBO shows. Can it make up for the recent Amazon Prime price increase?聽
Ronald McDonald gets a makeover, takes on TwitterRonald McDonald has received a wardrobe makeover and a new marketing role within McDonald's.聽Ronald McDonald's smiling face will be featured in in-store graphics, furniture and other design elements at McDonald鈥檚 restaurants around the world.
Facebook earnings triple on surging mobile advertisingFacebook earnings nearly tripled and revenue grew sharply in the first quarter, surpassing Wall Street's expectations thanks to an 82 percent increase in advertising revenue. It was the fourth quarter in a row that Facebook earnings beat forecasts.聽
Apple stock split shocks analysts, will it work?Apple's stock split will flood the market with Apple shares in June. The trading price of Apple's shares is expected to fall dramatically, allowing more people to afford the shares, thus creating more demand.
Hybrid cars vs. electric cars: How do their drivers compare?Hybrid cars and electric cars seem like they should attract the same kinds of customers, but they actually differ in many ways, according to a new study. People who buy electric cars tend to be younger and wealthier than people who buy hybrid cars.
HBO content will stream on Amazon. Which shows are included?HBO and Amazon have struck a deal that will make certain HBO shows, including 'The Sopranos' and 'Six Feet Under," available to Prime subscribers. The alliance is a huge win for Amazon in the battle to win over cable cord-cutters.聽
Is a lack of confidence hurting women's careers?Women have made great strides in the workforce in recent generations, but they still lag behind in terms of executive positions and salary. Could confidence be the key?
