Eric Sprott Interview: Silver Prices Manipulated Down by Raid
In my mind it was just one of those raids that we experience from time to time. There was no particular reason for it. And then we end up with 5 margin rate increases. It just reeks of someone manipulating the price of silver down.
Maria Shriver’s Response: Painful and Heartbreaking Time
Maria Shriver responded to former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s revelation that he fathered a child with a household staffer, with the following statement.
Giant Implosion: Sanchez throws away win, loses to Rockies 5-3
Giants starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez pitched a marvelous game until the eighth inning, before allowing two hits and committing a throwing error, allowing the Colorado Rockies to come back and beat the Giants 5-3.
Statistics in commodity markets and especially silver off the charts
Alarmingly frequent bubbles and busts in copper, wheat, crude oil, silver and pretty much all other natural resources might now be the collateral damage of QE
Dell raises 2012 outlook, stock rallies
Dell Inc posted profits that blew past Wall Street forecasts on improved profitability and the No. 2 PC maker raised its fiscal 2012 outlook for operating income, citing expectations for a robust back-to-school season and strong government spending.
Economic data suggests soft patch continues
U.S. factory output slipped for the first time in 10 months in April as a shortage of parts from Japan crimped activity and home building slumped, showing the economy got off to a weak start in the second quarter.
Hall of Fame Slugger Harmon Killebrew Passes Away at 74
Harmon Clayton Killebrew has died at the age of 74 years-old. He was undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer and last week he had entered hospice care.
May 21 Doomsday: 'It is absolutely going to happen'
If Harold Camping is right, Judgment Day is near. Near as in four days away. Yes, you've heard correctly. The Oakland-based Family Radio Worldwide, of which Camping is the president, said they have crunched the numbers, have done the math properly, and the numbers prove that the beginning of the end of the world as we know it is May 21. A day, the Family Radio Worldwide website says, the Bible guarantees.
Cyber-crooks eye Apple Macs with fake anti-malware
The days when Mac users need not worry about their computers getting infected with malicious software may be coming to an end.
Strauss-Kahn on suicide watch at NYC Jail
Dominique Strauss Kahn has been placed on suicide watch at his Rikers Island jail cell in New York City, according to a report.
Study: African Americans More Into Twitter Than Whites
A new study from Northwestern found more black college students are into Twitter than whites because of a stronger interest in celebrity and entertainment news.
Intel chief says won't use ARM to make chips
Intel's chief executive rejected speculation the world's largest chipmaker might adopt rival ARM Holdings' technology to build mobile chips, and said smartphones using its silicon would go on sale next year.
FCC asks Apple, Google to location-tracking forum
In its first look at the growing controversy about location tracking by smartphones, the Federal Communications Commission has invited Apple, Google and consumer advocates to a forum in late June.
Twins' Hall of Famer Killebrew dies at 74
Harmon Killebrew, one of Major League Baseball's greatest sluggers, died on Tuesday after battling esophageal cancer. He was aged 74.
Facebook opposes California bill on social network privacy settings
Facebook and other social network giants are opposing a new Californian bill, which requires all social network websites to make users' information private by default. A spokesman claims that the bill would be a big threat to their businesses.
Top 10 investment bank revenues down in Q1: study
Revenues at the world's biggest investment banks fell 5 percent to $52 billion in the first quarter of 2011, hit by Middle Eastern unrest, natural disasters, volatile commodities and economic uncertainty, a consultancy said in a report on the industry.
10 faces of Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was one of America's most prolific artists. Over his career, Warhol made prints of many popular stars, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Brigette Bardot, and Michael Jackson. We take a look at ten of his most famous paintings.
Warriors’ 0.8% chance in the Draft Lottery
The Golden State Warriors have a slim 0.8% chance of winning the 2011 NBA Draft Lottery tonight in New Jersey. If Warriors owner and lottery representative Joe Lacob is counting, that's better odds than he will get in the California Lottery.
Wall Street hit by economic blues; traders eye bounce
The Dow and the S&P 500 fell for a third day on Tuesday after disappointing figures from Wal-Mart and Hewlett-Packard, although a late rebound suggested investors may be looking for a short-term bounce.
Sony Chief On PSN Attacks: ‘It’s A Bad New World’
Sony CEO Howard Stringer said keeping its database secure is a never-ending process.
Maria Shriver speaks out about Schwarzenegger’s out of wedlock child
After news broke that former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger had an affair and fathered a child with a member of the household staff, Maria Shriver is breaking her silence.
Wall Street falls on HP forecast, worrisome data
Stocks fell on Tuesday, as a disappointing outlook from Hewlett-Packard Co and another batch of soft U.S. data added to growing trepidation about the economy's strength.
U.S. factory, services revenue to rise in 2011: ISM
The U.S. manufacturing and services sectors will continue to grow this year as revenues rise, but prices for materials are seen climbing further, according to an industry forecast released on Tuesday.
Pillow Fight World Cup in NYC Tonight!
There will be the first Pillow Fight World Cup in New York City tonight, ever. Contenders from the U.S., Austria, Sweden, and Japan will compete for the world championship title in pillow fighting in Brooklyn, New York.
Probes into banks mortgage lending grow
The New York attorney general's office has requested information from three major U.S. banks about their mortgage operations, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Mets' Wright suffers stress fracture in back, sit for two weeks
The New York Mets third baseman David Wright was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back. Wright likely to be out for at least two weeks.
Danielle Staub: Former “Real Housewife” goes from TV star to stripper
Danielle Staub, who used to stir up trouble on the set of The Real Housewives of New Jersey has found a new way to make money ever since departing from the show.
Queen Elizabeth Makes Historic First Visit to Ireland [PHOTOS]
Queen Elizabeth made her first ever visit to Ireland on Tuesday, meeting with Prime Minister Enda Kenny and President Mary McAleese.
Rome Master’s winner Novak Djokovic qualifies for World Tour Finals
Novak Djokovic dominating performance at the Rome Masters over Rafael Nadal has allowed tennis' world number two Djokovic qualify for 2011 ATP World Tour Finals at season's end.
HP slashes outlook, spends on services overhaul
Hewlett-Packard Co slashed its 2011 profit forecast as it prepares to spend heavily to revamp a troubled division that provides everything from computer maintenance to high-level tech consulting, sending its shares tumbling over 7 percent.