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Class of 2012: How we got our jobs after college!

money.cnn.com — Major: Chemical engineering College: University of Tulsa, Ok. I knew that I needed at least one internship with a company before graduation, so I started looking the fall of my junior year. I had lots of interviews, both in person and over the phone; I even was flown to Houston for a second interview, but never got a single call back.
Tanya Mannes Small Business Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune @TanyaMannes
Showing this to a family member. RT @mcdiana Class of 2012: How we got our jobs after college > http://t.co/EakqGCIG @jonhornutsd
Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
Class of 2012: How we got our jobs after college! (Networking on a plane!) > http://t.co/7xbWs2gQ (@jonhornutsd -- love this series)

Dimon asked to testify before Senate panel on June 7

money.cnn.com — JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been invited to appear before a Senate panel on June 7. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been invited to testify before the Sanate Banking Committee on June 7 regarding the $2 billion trading loss his bank announced earlier this month.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: $JPM chief Jamie Damon invited to appear before Senate Banking Committee on June 7. http://t.co/iN8yUMXq
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon to testify before the Senate Banking Cttee June 7 re: the bank's $2+ BILLION trading loss http://t.co/N0OXbbj3

Stupid Stock move of the day! Chesapeake up?

buzz.money.cnn.com — StupidStock move of the day! $CHK up nearly 3% as the Icahn rumor just won't die. Even if he does invest, fundamentals look unappealing.- Paul R. La Monica (@LaMonicaBuzz) May 25, 2012 According to SEC filings, Carl Icahn does not own a stake in troubled Chesapeake Energy (CHK) as of yet.
Rich Barbieri Deputy Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @richbarbieri
Ooops wrong url ... definitely Friday! Icahn discloses 7.56% stake in Chesapeake Energy http://t.co/uW3utZwh
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
The Icahn rumor was real. But Chesapeake investors should still be wary. Updated Stupid Stock Buzz blog post on $CHK. http://t.co/0lqfnWvn
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
May be meta, but now doing blog post about Stupid Stock move that gives more deets on why it was chosen. Scoop on $CHK http://t.co/0lqfnWvn

Lawsuits fly over Dish Network's ad-skipping DVR

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Three television studios and Dish Network are suing one another over an ad-skipping digital video recorder technology that the satellite TV company debuted earlier this month. Dish's Hopper DVR, introduced May 10, automatically records the entire primetime lineups for ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: Broadcasters sue Dish over ad-skipping DVR http://t.co/ANUI2Dvi $CBS $DISH $DIS $NWS $CMCSA
David Goldman Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @DavidGoldmanCNN
Back-and-forth lawsuits filed by CBS, NBC and Fox over Dish's ad-skipping DVR http://t.co/r6maaTtr

Summer gas prices -- as good as they get

money.cnn.com — The average price of a gallon of regular gas has fallen steadily since early April. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- As the summer driving season kicks off this holiday weekend, most Americans are enjoying lower gas prices than they might have expected when the spring began.
Octavio Blanco Editor, CNN Money, CNN @OctavioCNN
Think gas prices have much further to fall... maybe not. http://t.co/bUWPZ8nA @CNNMoney @chrisidore

Bank woes in Spain threaten Europe

money.cnn.com — Problems at Bankia and other Spanish banks could force a European bailout of the Spanish banking system. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The Spanish banking system has taken center stage in the ongoing European debt crisis drama.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @richbarbieri: @cnnmoney Spain's banks front and center of #eurocrisis #euro http://t.co/iEUxKqPE

Best of StockTwits: The not-so great $GOOG-a Mooga?

buzz.money.cnn.com — Facebook (FB) continued to slide one week after its IPOuch. But rival Google (GOOG) is also down Friday. Is there trouble ahead? TraderNewburgh: $GOOG - breaking through 200 day and volume picking up ppearlman: $GOOG trading below the 200dma for the 1st time since Oct. Weakness
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Top StockTwits: Not-so-great $GOOG-a Mooga. @TraderNewburgh @ppearlman @bpeck Reader Comment of Week @jamesholt7 $RIMM http://t.co/5OC66YMe

The euro's parachute drop has no end in sight

buzz.money.cnn.com — So much for the euro currency holding up well versus the dollar. The euro has plunged 5% in the past month. That's like a 50% move for a stock. Sleepy currencies don't often move that sharply in such quick fashion. It wasn't that long ago that the euro was hanging in around the $1.30 level.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Euro's parachute drop has no end in sight. How low can it go? Today's Buzz. With references to Wile E. Coyote & Lost. http://t.co/dV2xtI1e

I'm 54 and my internship got me a job

cnn.money.com — Minh Nguyen was out of work for 2 years but recently landed a job through a subsidized employment program.
Jordan Malter Producer, Reporter, and Editor, CNN Money, CNN @jmalt87
I'm 54 and my internship got me a job - http://t.co/7yotXQ9y

Successful baby-boomer entrepreneurs

money.cnn.com — Jim Milligan, 59 Traverse City, Mich. Worked for: Imation & 3M Company, as a general manager Started in 2007: Fustini's, an oil and vinegar tasting room and bottling shop that now has 32 employees. Milligan was intrigued by the success of such businesses in Europe.
Jonathan Chevreau Personal Finance Columnist, National Post @JonChevreau
RT @TC_Talks: RT ‏@MONEY Starting a biz after age 50: How 10 successful #boomerpreneurs did it--plus their best advice. http://t.co/XGMIjX1C

6 great Memorial Day car deals

money.cnn.com — Base sticker price: $19,500 Fuel economy: 24 City / 35 Hwy Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest car-shopping weekends of the year and it's also when there are some of the best deals. We asked the car shopping experts at Edmunds.com and Carwoo.com to fill us in on what they expect to be the best deals on the best cars available this weekend.
Peter Valdes-Dapena Autos Writer, CNN Money, CNN @PeterDrives
A few great Memorial Day car deals http://t.co/8CHyTo66 @carwoo @edmunds

6 great Memorial Day car deals

money.cnn.com — Base sticker price: $19,500 Fuel economy: 24 City / 35 Hwy Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest car-shopping weekends of the year and it's also when there are some of the best deals. We asked the car shopping experts at Edmunds.com and Carwoo.com to fill us in on what they expect to be the best deals on the best cars available this weekend.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: 6 killer Memorial Day car deals: http://t.co/MaPvhUau

6 great Memorial Day car deals

money.cnn.com — Base sticker price: $19,500 Fuel economy: 24 City / 35 Hwy Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest car-shopping weekends of the year and it's also when there are some of the best deals. We asked the car shopping experts at Edmunds.com and Carwoo.com to fill us in on what they expect to be the best deals on the best cars available this weekend.
Octavio Blanco Editor, CNN Money, CNN @OctavioCNN
You get a car!You get a car!You get a car! It's not @Oprah, it's @PeterDrives' Great Memorial Day car deals! http://t.co/HvLjluyr @CNNMoney

Farewell to my Facebook stock

buzz.money.cnn.com — So today's the day. We promised to sell our Facebook (FB) shares exactly one week after the company debuted on the Nasdaq and by golly, I'm gonna do it. I can't say I'm happy about it. Even buying in at $38.01, I'm going to lose money.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Farewell to Facebook. @CNNMoney bought some $FB last week. Today, @CNNMoneyInvest editor Catherine Tymkiw is selling. http://t.co/kg0Edb2k

150 square-foot mail-order home

cnn.money.com — Architect Joseph Bellomo designed the eco-friendly House Arc so it could ship in a 3,000 pound box of parts and be built in four days.
Abigail Bassett Senior Writer, CNNMoney.com, CNN @AbigailBassett
Inside a 150 square-foot home that you can send in the mail! The .@housearc .@CNNMoney http://t.co/KOZpOlIr

Fire up the grill and forget market misery

cnn.money.com — Investors deserve a break from worries about Europe?s continued turmoil, a China slowdown and the weak U.S. jobs recovery.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Fire up grill & forget market misery. Need long weekend to escape euro mess, China fears & U.S. jobs woes. Buzz video. http://t.co/R6DTddT7

Facebook must use Facebook to friend investors

money.cnn.com — Facebook's own investor relations site is surprisingly dull and lacks many of the social features that appeal to its more than 900 million users. (Stockr) -- Vinny Jindal is the Founder and CEO of Stockr. Before starting Stockr, Jindal was a Principal at Boston Millennia Partners, and a Managing Director and Head of Healthcare Equity Research at ThinkEquity Partners.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Facebook must use Facebook to friend investors. Guest piece from @stockr's Vinny Jindal on poor $FB investor relations. http://t.co/Cw3eNtNd

Be prepared for any home emergency

money.cnn.com — Be prepared: Essential tools for your home emergency kit. (MONEY Magazine) -- Sometimes disaster strikes, despite your best efforts to prevent it. And that means you should always be ready for the unexpected. The right emergency gear will help you protect your home and family, as well as deal with unpleasant realities like a post-storm power outage or broken windows.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Be prepared for any home emergency http://t.co/45vTPQ5S

Investing in India: Patience will pay off

money.cnn.com — The challenges and investing opportunities presented by India -- a country of 1.2 billion people -- are vast indeed. (MONEY Magazine) -- My great-grandfather left his little village in India more than a hundred years ago. When I visited it recently as part of a two-week reporting trip, I found that, except for the ubiquity of mobile devices, little had seemingly changed.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
RT @MONEY: Columnist @AliVelshi explores the challenges - & opportunities - of investing in India http://t.co/vve3ELRu
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
RT @CNNMoney: India is a land of contrasts that make it difficult to assess as an investment opportunity http://t.co/H2nR97jW by @AliVelshi

Goldman Sach's public relations offensive

buzz.money.cnn.com — https://twitter.com/GoldmanSachs/status/205653896327217155 Welcome to Twitter, Goldman Sachs! The above tweet is how @GoldmanSachs announced its entrance to the Twittersphere on Thursday and by Friday morning, the account had racked up more than 10,741 followers. Goldman Sachs (GS) timed the launch of its Twitter account to coincide with its annual shareholder meeting,
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Goldman Sachs' PR offensive. @maureenmfarrell on the debut of @goldmansachs. Her maiden voyage on new Buzz blog! $GS http://t.co/aQqJgv2K

5 innovators fight childhood obesity

money.cnn.com — Product: Fitness-inspired baby and toddler toys Ernest Ebio and his wife, both fitness enthusiasts who love to hike and lift weights, didn't like leaving their 11-month-old daughter behind during their workouts. That frustration led to a business idea -- Ebio decided to create a line of kids' toys modeled after gym equipment.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Pint-sized weightlifters & fitness gadgets for kids. Innovative biz focus on getting kids in shape: http://t.co/ht7ym24f

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Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: Happy 1-week anniversary, Facebook! (Uh, maybe not. $FB down 1% in premarket trading) http://t.co/1RHv1TNW

Kansas farmers hit jackpot in oil boom

money.cnn.com — In Harper County, Kansas, oil companies are offering farmers up to $1,250 an acre for the mineral rights that allow them to drill for oil on their property. Harper County,KAN.(CNNMoney) -- Farmers in Kansas are hitting the jackpot. But instead of holding the winning lottery numbers, it's all about owning the right piece of land.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @richbarbieri: @cnnmoney Kansas farmer hauls in $1.5 million from oil companies for drilling rights http://t.co/CA2yKdta #Boomtown #f ...

Google kills 250,000 search links a week

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- It may surprise you that there is a rapidly growing number of websites Google intentionally hides from you. Google doesn't want that to be a surprise anymore. The search giant said Thursday it would begin chronicling the thousands of requests it receives daily to take down search results that link to copyrighted material.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Google says it removes 1.2 million search results each month. Here's why: http://t.co/N98bTjRV $GOOG
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor and Columnist, Reuters @AntDeRosa
Google will allow access to thousands of requests received daily to take down search results to copyrighted material http://t.co/iO3FN2Rz
Mark M. Meinero Assistant Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @MMMCNNMoney
Google kills 250,000 search links a week http://t.co/YWQEU72N via @CNNMoney

Mortgage rates hit record low for fourth week in a row

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Buying a home got even cheaper this week as interest rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage set a record low for the fourth week in a row. The 30-year fixed mortgage, the most popular mortgage product, dipped slightly to 3.78% from 3.79% last week, according to a weekly survey by Freddie Mac.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
30-year mortgage rate hits another record low http://t.co/22oj8e9E
Megan Hughes Reporter, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg News @HughesNews
Wow. 3.78. MT @CNNMoney: 30-year mortgage rate hit another record low. http://t.co/pl4jwqZW

Are you more scared now than a year ago? No.

buzz.money.cnn.com — "Grexit" is a key search term on Twitter. China's economy is slowing. Long-term Treasury bond yields are near a record low. The U.S. is edging closer and closer to that nasty little fiscal cliff. These are not fun times to be an investor. But guess what?
Mark M. Meinero Assistant Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @MMMCNNMoney
Check out our new Fear & Greed Index! http://t.co/0UpobRag via @CNNMoney
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
We're afraid. But not more than a year ago. And we lived through that. Today's Buzz featuring new Fear & Greed index! http://t.co/CZa2q5Oj

Facebook IPO: Individual investors get burned

money.cnn.com — In addition to mass confusion and frustration, a trading glitch at the Nasdaq during Faceboook's debut last Friday is taking a toll on brokage firms and their investor clients. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Carole Parker tried to buy 400 shares of Facebook last week through her Fidelity account, ended up with 800, and is now waiting to find out who'll make good on her $3,400 loss.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
FACEBOOK: Carole Parker got more shares than wanted & wants to know who's going to pay for her $3,400 loss http://t.co/nmepgieC
Julianne Pepitone Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @julpepitone
Facebook IPO: Individual investors get burned http://t.co/PQ6MVvvW via @CNNMoneyInvest $FB

Investing - Stock Market and Investment News - CNNMoney

money.cnn.com — Comprehensive investing news, stock market analysis, investment research and earnings reports from CNNMoney.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @howardlindzon: Congrats CNN Money team on sweet 'investing' session launch...http://money.cnn.com/investing… and thanks for support ...
Liz Heron Director of Social Media and Engagement, Wall Street Journal @lheron
.@CNNMoney has a new "fear & greed" widget. Right now, "extreme fear" is driving the market. http://t.co/10AOTzk1 Via @niketa

Facebook IPO: What went wrong?

money.cnn.com — Facebook's IPO was a mess from day one, with Nasdaq delays and trading issues. Now shareholders are suing and the stock has plunged. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Facebook's breathlessly hyped IPO on Friday has turned into a huge Wall Street debacle, with lots of confusion -- and now, lawsuits -- swirling around.
Julianne Pepitone Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @julpepitone
Facebook IPO: What the %$#! happened (so far)? http://t.co/bHn1s9E2 via @CNNMoneyTech $FB
Sree Sreenivasan Tech Columnist, CNET @sree
.@AliVelshi says "A quick required read if you're not entirely clear on what went wrong" w/ #FacebookIPO http://t.co/szs9hHgA
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
A quick required read if you're not entirely clear on what went wrong with the Facebook IPO http://t.co/ZrZ9oqO9
Abigail Bassett Senior Writer, CNNMoney.com, CNN @AbigailBassett
Wait...how'd the #FB IPO become such a mess? .@JulPepitone breaks it down .@CNNMoney http://t.co/hS262OUB
Maureen Farrell Markets Writer, CNNMoney.com, CNN @maureenmfarrell
Facebook/Nasdaq; what the &*(&( happened. An awesome explainer from my colleague @julpepitone http://t.co/dne2rsZu
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3 challenges facing Tim Cook at Apple

cnn.money.com — Fortune's Adam Lashinsky says the most urgent challenge facing Tim Cook is putting out innovative products.
Adam Lashinsky Editor at Large, Fortune @adamlashinsky
For the video-inclined, here I am talking about, rather than writing about, Tim Cook's challenges at Apple. http://t.co/McYrbZwb
Jason Sanchez Producer, CNN @jsanchezcnn
3 challenges facing Tim Cook at Apple - 1. he's got big shoes to fill - http://t.co/Mte4Ykcp via @FortuneMagazine

Don't celebrate HP's huge lay-offs

cnn.money.com — Investors are welcoming news of HP's cost cutting and restructuring, but these are only temporary fixes for a troubled tech company.
Jason Sanchez Producer, CNN @jsanchezcnn
Don't celebrate HP's huge lay-offs. Don't ever celebrate any layoff for that matter. http://t.co/2hW0venM via @CNNMoney
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Don't celebrate HP's huge lay-offs. $HPQ took a painful step. But it's still more like $YHOO than $IBM. Buzz video. http://t.co/9mfracsb

Meet Facebook's "adult supervision"

money.cnn.com — Chief Financial Officer, FacebookEbersman's track record is impressive. The 42-year-old made a name for himself at Genentech, starting as a business development analyst in 1994 and working his way up to executive vice president and CFO 12 years later.
JP Mangalindan Tech Writer-Reporter, Fortune @JPManga
Meet Facebook's "adult supervision" http://t.co/bChipYeX via @FortuneMagazine

Investors dump U.S. stocks for 13th straight week

buzz.money.cnn.com — May 24, 2012: 4:28 PM ET Investors continued to bail out of U.S. stock s and added money to bonds as they faced the threat of Greece leaving the eurozone. U.S. stock mutual funds bled $3.5 billion in the week ended May 16, according to the Investment Company Institute, marking the 13th straight week of outflows.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Investors dump U.S. stocks for 13th straight week. @hibahyousuf, aka Stat Girl, makes debut on Buzz blog! Great piece. http://t.co/EgimvnJQ

Underwater mortgages plague housing market

money.cnn.com — Homeowners who were underwater on their mortgages rose in the latest quarter, even though home prices have slowly started recovering. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Despite rising home prices, more than 30% of borrowers, or close to 16 million homeowners, were underwater on their mortgage during the first quarter, according to Zillow.
Paul Harris U.S. Correspondent, The Observer and Guardian America, Guardian @paulxharris
RT @moira0101: More than 30% of mortgage borrowers still underwater http://t.co/m2dl682d via @CNNMoney

National debt: Will the U.S. be like Japan?

money.cnn.com — High national debt correlates with low growth but not always high borrowing costs, as the case of Japan shows. Fiscal experts worry that the United States could follow the same path. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Political gridlock. High national debt. Rock-bottom bond rates. An aging population. Warnings about more downgrades.
Mark M. Meinero Assistant Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @MMMCNNMoney
National debt: Will the U.S. be like Japan? http://t.co/9zU56hOj via @CNNMoney
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: National debt: Will the U.S. be like Japan? http://t.co/FkDSSF8a

Fear & Greed Index

money.cnn.com — Fear & Greed is CNNMoney's investor sentiment tool that comprises of 7 markets indicators.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Consumers more confident. Whatever that means. But investors are scared. Our new Fear & Greed Index shows extreme fear. http://t.co/KaUXIRB8
Stephen Gandel Senior Editor, Fortune @stephengandel
Apparently, right now the market is more Scarecrow than Gekko. http://t.co/ebmpmeaF's new fear and greed index. http://t.co/i3JTGuLX
Abigail Bassett Senior Writer, CNNMoney.com, CNN @AbigailBassett
So how are the markets feeling today? Looks like they pretty freaked out. An awesome new tool from .@CNNMoney http://t.co/WOJiBb48
Poppy Harlow Anchor, CNN Money, CNN @PoppyHarlowCNN
Check out #CNNMoney new #FearandGreed Index - tracks how emotion is driving the market http://t.co/oOEmxoDY @CNNMoneyIvest
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor and Columnist, Reuters @AntDeRosa
This is brilliant. What emotion is driving the market now? The "Fear & Greed Index" by @niketa http://t.co/hB5y0szF
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Follow the money ... to Singapore

money.cnn.com — Singapore's more investor friendly rules may allow it and other Asian cities to keep attracting capital from developed markets in the West. (StockTwits) -- AlphaVN.com is an investing blog focusing on Vietnam and other markets in Southeast Asia. It is written by Peter Pham, a capital market specialist and entrepreneur with expertise in institutional sales and trading.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Follow the money to Singapore. Guest column from @AlphaVN about capital flowing East (i.e. why Jim Rogers is right.) http://t.co/PaPaSEXw

Fear & Greed Index

money.cnn.com — Fear & Greed is CNNMoney's investor sentiment tool that comprises of 7 markets indicators.
Penelope Wang Writer, Money Magazine @MoneyMag_Penny
Now, a market mood ring: @CNNMoney's new fear and greed index. http://t.co/3cwml970 be greedy when others are fearful?

Lexus GS350: Souped up tech, decent pep

cnn.money.com — The Lexus F-Sport GS350 AWD has some fun gadgets and a decent drive.
Abigail Bassett Senior Writer, CNNMoney.com, CNN @AbigailBassett
Warning .@PeterDrives says that you may need a license to adjust a headrest on the Lexus GS350 F-Sport: .@CNNMoney http://t.co/QGEbPlcU

Oil boom strikes Kansas

money.cnn.com — Anthony, KAN. (CNNMoney) -- It doesn't feel like we're in Kansas anymore. Oil rigs are springing up in farmers' fields. "No vacancy" signs hang in the windows of local motels, and a steady stream of trucks barrel through Main Streets. Along the state's southern border, the once-quiet farm towns are quickly transforming into boomtowns.
Jared Anderson Editor, AOL Energy @jra21405
Oil Boom Strikes Kansas http://t.co/dH2Eyijl

Best of StockTwits: Investors in a $TIF

buzz.money.cnn.com — May 24, 2012: 12:51 PM ET Tiffany (TIF) is showing that diamonds are not an investor's best friend. And eBay's (EBAY) deal to get PayPal to be used on VeriFone Systems (PAY) cash registers gets little love from traders. etfhack: @Retail_Guru $TIF inventories up 27%?
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Best of StockTwits:@etfhack @retail_guru @firstadopter @gtlackey @biggercapital $TIF $SIG $EBAY $PAY http://t.co/N3daAgiM

Mortgage rates hit record low for fourth week in a row

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Buying a home got even cheaper this week as interest rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage set a record low for the fourth week in a row. The 30-year fixed mortgage, the most popular mortgage product, dipped slightly to 3.78% from 3.79% last week, according to a weekly survey by Freddie Mac.
Lauren Cohn Anchor, Fox 29 Philadelphia @Cohntv
Mortgage rates drop again: http://t.co/ITBOFsJ4 #fb

Eurozone economy 'in dire straits'

buzz.money.cnn.com — As if Europe needed more bad news, a report Thursday showed a big drop in manufacturing activity across the eurozone. The Markit eurozone PMI composite output index, more commonly known as a survey of purchasing managers, fell to 45.9 in May, according to the preliminary reading.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Eurozone economy 'in dire straits' Buzz blog post from Europe guru @ben_rooney http://t.co/QjY9Stjo

Fear & Greed Index

money.cnn.com — Fear & Greed is CNNMoney's investor sentiment tool that comprises of 7 markets indicators.
Octavio Blanco Editor, CNN Money, CNN @OctavioCNN
Greed and fear: Two emotions that drive markets. So are investors greedy pigs or scared little babies? http://t.co/e491YtBl @CNNMoneyInvest

Fear & Greed Index

money.cnn.com — Fear & Greed is CNNMoney's investor sentiment tool that comprises of 7 markets indicators.
Lex Haris Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @lexharis
Been tracking our #FearandGreed index for months. Watched it plummet from 'Extreme Greed' in q1 to 'Extreme Fear' http://t.co/7B20DOnt

Class of 2012: How we got our jobs after college!

money.cnn.com — Major: Chemical engineering College: University of Tulsa, Ok. I knew that I needed at least one internship with a company before graduation, so I started looking the fall of my junior year. I had lots of interviews, both in person and over the phone; I even was flown to Houston for a second interview, but never got a single call back.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Class of 2012: How we got our jobs after college! @luhby profiles 7 grads who used internships to land full-time gigs. http://t.co/oeNlsXAb

Deja vu? Microsoft's new app store for Windows 8

money.cnn.com — Microsoft's Windows 8 will bring an app-like interface -- and an app store sales model -- to traditional PCs. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Microsoft is aiming to do something wildly different to beat Apple. At the same time, Microsoft is also trying to copy a very successful business model to be Apple.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: The problem with Microsoft trying to be Apple http://t.co/Gbd2fBg2

Class of 2012: How we got our jobs after college!

money.cnn.com — Major: Chemical engineering College: University of Tulsa, Ok. I knew that I needed at least one internship with a company before graduation, so I started looking the fall of my junior year. I had lots of interviews, both in person and over the phone; I even was flown to Houston for a second interview, but never got a single call back.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
7 Class of '12 college grads who had no trouble getting jobs http://t.co/huuFzQTL

HP to cut 27,000 jobs

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hewlett-Packard announced Wednesday that it is slashing 27,000 jobs in a widely expected maneuver aimed at slimming down the struggling tech giant. The company expects the layoffs, which amount to 8% of its worldwide workforce, to save $3 billion to $3.5 billion by the end of 2014.
Tom Wailgum Senior Online Editor, CIO.com, CIO @twailgum
HP lays off a midsize city's worth of peeps...and former CEO Apotheker counting his $25m of "severance" pay http://t.co/3nx2MXHx
Julianne Pepitone Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @julpepitone
Oof. HP to cut 27,000 jobs http://t.co/Z08sZymK via @CNNMoneyTech, by @davidgoldmancnn $HPQ
JP Mangalindan Tech Writer-Reporter, Fortune @JPManga
HP to cut 27,000 jobs http://t.co/dnClhLrC via @CNNMoney
JP Mangalindan Tech Writer-Reporter, Fortune @JPManga
HP to cut 27,000 jobs http://t.co/dnClhLrC via @CNNMoney
David Goldman Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @DavidGoldmanCNN
HP announces it will cut 27,000 jobs to save up to $3.5 billion. Says it will reinvest that in R&D. http://t.co/bkuRCQQw

No life of luxury: Tiffany plunges

buzz.money.cnn.com — What's Holly Golightly to do? Breakfast at Tiffany's is a decidedly ugly affair Thursday morning. Shares plunged more than 7% in heavy pre-market trading after the jeweler reported earnings that missed estimates and also issued guidance for the fiscal year that was below forecasts. Is the bad news from Tiffany
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
No life of luxury. $TIF & $SIG hit on sales warnings. So he didn't go to Jared? Buzz blog post. $SKS $COH $JWN $NILE http://t.co/xEnSnocV

Rising stars - 1. CenturyLink (1) - FORTUNE

money.cnn.com — Fortune 500 companies who had phenomenal growth in 2011
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @FortuneMagazine: #Fortune500's rising star companies: http://t.co/NfqEviMa

Oil prices slide to 7-month low

money.cnn.com — Click chart to track crude oil prices. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Oil prices fell below $90 a barrel for the first time in seven months Wednesday as tumult in the eurozone, excess supply and positive news out of Iran weighed on prices.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
How low will oil go? Oil prices fell below $90 a barrel for the first time in 7 months Weds http://t.co/bKA4L81g

China's manufacturers still hurting

money.cnn.com — China's manufacturing sector continued to contract in May, according to HSBC's Flash Purchasing Managers' Index. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- China's manufacturing sector continued to shrink in May, according to preliminary data released Thursday. HSBC's Flash Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 48.7 in May from 49.3 the previous month.
Eunice Yoon China Correspondent, CNN @eyoonCNN
China's manufacturers still suffering. @CNNMoney: http://t.co/bxd3Lwrm

Outraged Facebook investors speak out

buzz.money.cnn.com — What was supposed to be a day of champagne popping and joy quickly turned into an investing nightmare for many individual investors. "I invested $500,000 and put in stops at $40.25. The stops never triggered and I didn't realize until 3:30 p.m.," wrote Paul Allen (NOT Microsoft's (MSFT)
Carl Lavin Lead Homepage Editor, CNN.com, CNN @FromCarl
Roars from the crowd RT @peacockc: Retail investor outrage over bungled Facebook IPO http://t.co/HIYjlbaH
Chris Peacock Executive Editor, CNN Money, CNN @peacockc
Retail investor outrage over bungled Facebook IPO http://t.co/urkBjbCZ
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Outraged $FB investors speak out. Buzz blog post by @CNNMoneyInvest editor Catherine Tymkiw. http://t.co/YTxoCLHs

Romney: I'll get unemployment down to 6%

economy.money.cnn.com — Mitt Romney told our friends at TIME on Wednesday that he will get the unemployment rate to 6% by the end of his first term. "Over a period of four years, by virtue of the policies that we put in place, we'd get the unemployment rate down to 6%, and perhaps a little lower," Romney said.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: Speak out - what do you think of Romney's latest promise? Romney: I'll get unemployment down to 6% http://t.co/wwEgFP7g
Lex Haris Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @lexharis
The math on Romney's promise to hit 6% unemployment. Either monthly job gains of 155k or 250k (depends on labor force) http://t.co/Q9hgQTBy
Charles Rriley Economics Reporter, CNN Money, CNN @CRrileyCNN
Romney: I'll get unemployment down to 6% http://t.co/3O3YsssW

Google cleared of patent violations in Android case

money.cnn.com — A jury ruled that Google did not violate Oracle's patents with its Android operating system. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In one of Silicon Valley's landmark court battles, Google appears to have won a big victory over Oracle. A jury on Wednesday cleared Google of violating any of Oracle's patents with its Android mobile software.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: Google vanquishes Oracle in Android patent fight http://t.co/bDQRHUTG $GOOG $ORCL
Julianne Pepitone Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @julpepitone
Google vanquishes Oracle in Android patent fight - latest drama by @davidgoldmancnn http://t.co/rBmPji0c via @CNNMoneyTech $GOOG $ORCL
David Goldman Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @DavidGoldmanCNN
Google vanquishes Oracle in Android patent fight http://t.co/OdSGs7dn

Silicon Valley shrugs off Facebook IPO woes

money.cnn.com — Silicon Valley's view of Facebook's IPO is much more upbeat than Wall Street's. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- While Wall Street freaks out about an IPO it views as a disaster, the view of Facebook's rocky public debut is much sunnier in Silicon Valley.
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
Rightfully so RT @julpepitone: How Silicon Valley is shrugging off Facebook's IPO woes http://t.co/K2IljRHp via @CNNMoneyTech $FB
Julianne Pepitone Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @julpepitone
How Silicon Valley is shrugging off Facebook's IPO woes http://t.co/rcYDxV1Y via @CNNMoneyTech $FB

Groupon settles expiration date lawsuit

money.cnn.com — The expiration date lawsuit against Groupon alleges, among other things, that the company imposed illegal deal restrictions that violate gift-card laws. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- If you've ever bought a Groupon, you might be getting an email this week about a class-action lawsuit involving the expiration dates on the company's daily deals.
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Groupon settles expiration date lawsuit http://t.co/pdEzftic
Julianne Pepitone Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @julpepitone
Groupon customers offered class action payout over exp. dates - but your payout is likely small http://t.co/mlMH0mX4 via @CNNMoneyTech $GRPN
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
RT @CNNMoney: Groupon customers offered class action payout over expiration dates. Details: http://t.co/j5Nl6Gze $GRPN
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: Groupon customers offered class action payout over expiration dates. Details: http://t.co/j5Nl6Gze $GRPN
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Groupon customers offered class-action payout http://t.co/lPHta8TT

Would you pay to use Facebook?

cnn.money.com — CNNMoney asks millenials if they'd pay a fee to use the (for now) free social media staple.
Ed Lavandera Correspondent, CNN @edlavaCNN
Would you pay to use #Facebook? http://t.co/U4PNn4IJ via @KByronCNN @CNNMoney #CNN
Abigail Bassett Senior Writer, CNNMoney.com, CNN @AbigailBassett
Well there goes that #FB revenue stream...I know I certainly wouldn't pay for FB--would you? .@CNNMoney http://t.co/FS9dFicC
Jason Sanchez Producer, CNN @jsanchezcnn
Would you pay to use Facebook? http://t.co/RM0iWQ11 via @CNNMoney @kbyronCNN. well, would you?

Facebook IPO: What went wrong?

money.cnn.com — Facebook's IPO was a mess from day one, with Nasdaq delays and trading issues. Now shareholders are suing and the stock has plunged. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Facebook's breathlessly hyped IPO on Friday has turned into a huge Wall Street debacle, with lots of confusion -- and now, lawsuits -- swirling around.
Jason Sanchez Producer, CNN @jsanchezcnn
RT @julpepitone: Facebook IPO: What the %$#! happened? http://t.co/cxIW2LW0 via @CNNMoneyTech $fb
Julianne Pepitone Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @julpepitone
Facebook IPO: What the %$#! happened? http://t.co/cxIW2LW0 via @CNNMoneyTech $fb

Senate panel looking at Facebook IPO deal

money.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- The Senate Banking Committee is looking into the controversial launch of Facebook's initial public offering. The committee will hold staff briefings with regulators, officials from Facebook, regulators and "other stakeholders," to find out more about the deal, according to an aide to the Democratic majority on the committee.
Jennifer Liberto Senior Writer, CNN Money, CNN @jenliberto
Lawmakers looking at Facebook IPO deal http://t.co/PjZldPDv via @CNNMoney
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Senate Banking Committee is looking into Facebook IPO http://t.co/FW1zQBwL

Facebook's IPO: Sorting through the legal mess

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- At this point, there's little question that Facebook's IPO was a disaster. But was it illegal? That's the question lawyers, regulators, and other observers are asking as allegations swirl that major clients of Morgan Stanley (, Fortune 500) and other banks involved in the offering may have had access to privileged information ahead of the stock's debut.
James O'Toole Reporter, CNN Money, CNN @jtotoole
Sorting through the legal mess that is Facebook's IPO: http://t.co/HuMfZA7G $FB $MS

Facebook flipper investors are helping sink its stock

money.cnn.com — Facebook's shares are down nearly 18% from its IPO price since it started trading on Nasdaq Friday. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Facebook's stock has plunged nearly 18% from its IPO price, but it's not simply a case of investors disliking the company.
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Facebook flipper investors are helping sink its stock 'day trader's paradise' http://t.co/lDWSfi5G #ipo
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @MMMCNNMoney: Facebook stock plunge is 'day trader's paradise' http://t.co/viglJKIJ via @CNNMoney
Mark M. Meinero Assistant Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @MMMCNNMoney
Facebook stock plunge is 'day trader's paradise' http://t.co/viglJKIJ via @CNNMoney

Minding your Ps and HPQs

buzz.money.cnn.com — A whole lot of tech news after hours. A quick recap for you. Pandora reported a smaller-than-expected loss. The online music company also said that revenues topped forecasts. Shares of Pandora (P) surged more than 13% after hours. This is very interesting. The company has been a bit of a disappointment since it went public last year.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Minding your Ps and HPQs. Lot of after hours tech action. I recap $P $HPQ and $NTAP earnings on the new Buzz blog! http://t.co/FfjPWD7Y

LinkedIn: The anti-Facebook

buzz.money.cnn.com — Maybe Facebook (FB) stock will be trading much higher in May 2013 than where it is right now. Maybe not. But investors shouldn't dismiss all social media as a fad just because Facebook's IPO has so far been more FaceBust than FaceBoom. LinkedIn (LNKD), often described as a
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
LinkedIn: The anti-$FB. And $GRPN. And $ZNGA $LNKD up from offering price and its 1st day close. Buzz blog post by me. http://t.co/WOXtYESB

Best of StockTwits: $DELL-uged by bad news

buzz.money.cnn.com — Dell (DELL) is helping lead the market lower. Maybe housing finally has bottomed? And one trader is skeptical of Expedia's (EXPE) ability to buck the bearish trend today. mojoris1977: just because David Einhorn and Whitney Tilson like $DELL doesn't mean you should just blindly follow them in.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Best of StockTwits: @mojoris1977 @TrendRida @firstadopter @stephanie_link @murphyrosecliff @dcav $DELL $TOL $EXPE. http://t.co/YCNIn56p

Stupid Stock move of the day! GM

buzz.money.cnn.com — https://twitter.com/LaMonicaBuzz/status/205344119239868416 Stocks are plunging today because of worries about Europe and the global economy. You wouldn't think that would be great news for car companies, arguably one of the most economically sensitive business out there. Yet, shares of Ford (F) and GM (GM) were both up in mid-afternoon trading. I
Chris Peacock Executive Editor, CNN Money, CNN @peacockc
Stupid Stock move of the day! GM http://t.co/oPYkelQn

The Buzz - Investment and Stock Market News - CNNMoney.com

buzz.money.cnn.com — What was supposed to be a day of champagne popping and joy quickly turned into an investing nightmare for many individual investors. "I invested $500,000 and put in stops at $40.25. The stops never triggered and I didn't realize until 3:30 p.m.," wrote Paul Allen (NOT Microsoft's (MSFT)
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Meet the new Buzz! Same as the old Buzz. Not quite. But better than New Coke! @CNNMoneyInvest team has brand new blog! http://t.co/sgo4aPCV

World Bank warns of China slowdown

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The World Bank said a slowdown in China will drag on growth in the entire East Asia-Pacific region. The bank, an international organization that helps to fund projects in the developing world, said in a report released Wednedady that growth in the East Asia-Pacific region should slow to 7.6% this year from 8.2% in 2011 and 10% as recently as 2010.
Eunice Yoon China Correspondent, CNN @eyoonCNN
In case you missed it... World Bank warns of #China slowdown: http://t.co/H4n9PHH0
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
World Bank warns of China slowdown http://t.co/0JTJLkfT

Election risk: Could Europe sink Obama campaign?

money.cnn.com — Obama faces a number of potential blow-ups before Election Day. None is a greater risk than the crisis in Europe, which could upset the U.S. economy. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Trillions in looming tax hikes and spending cuts. Washington saber-rattling over the debt ceiling. A slowdown in the world's second largest economy.
Charles Rriley Economics Reporter, CNN Money, CNN @CRrileyCNN
Election risk: Could Europe sink Obama campaign? http://t.co/GsbHde06

CBO: Fiscal cliff likely to cause recession

money.cnn.com — Senate Republicans, led by Orrin Hatch, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have exchanged sharply worded letters on dealing with the fiscal cliff. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Trillions of dollars in looming tax hikes and spending cuts set to take effect next year would likely cause a recession, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: CBO: Fiscal cliff likely to cause recession http://t.co/8dWL2kAz #AmericaDebtCrisis #debtceiling
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
RT @CNNMoney: CBO: Fiscal cliff likely to cause recession http://t.co/0YuPxCc7 #AmericaDebtCrisis #debtceiling

Gas price relief misses the West Coast

money.cnn.com — Gas prices are coming down in most of the country, but not for West Coast drivers like Oregon resident Lynnae McCoy. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Gas prices are coming down for most of the nation, but not for Lynnae McCoy and other residents of the West Coast.
Tom Petruno Freelance Journalist @tpetruno
US crude oil below $90/bbl as supplies reach 22-yr high. http://t.co/31WJ19eD But it's no help at West Coast pumps. http://t.co/9QNgASVn

Private equity: Choose your own adventure

economy.money.cnn.com — What is the average American to think of private equity? The industry, which used to never get mentioned in the pages of political rags or on talk shows, is well on its way to becoming a campaign touchstone. Just this week, President Obama declared private equity a legitimate campaign target.
Charles Rriley Economics Reporter, CNN Money, CNN @CRrileyCNN
only 7 more months of this RT @CNNMoney: Private equity: 'Vampire' or 'bastion of hope?' http://t.co/mGZixi2c

Cars for Facebook billionaires (yes, they're still rich)

money.cnn.com — Although its stock has come down from its IPO price, some Facebook partners could still be worth, by most estimates, huge stadium-sized buckets of money. While they can't sell their shares for six months, they're probably thinking about how to spend their cash when the time is right.
Octavio Blanco Editor, CNN Money, CNN @OctavioCNN
Cars for Facebook billionaires. Stock's down but they're still rich even if they don't show it. http://t.co/i8jPPTGE @peterdrives @cnnmoney

Hide from Europe's mess with dividend stocks

money.cnn.com — Safer stocks with big dividend yields like Verizon have outperformed the broader market since Europe fears resurfaced about a month ago. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Europe's debt woes got you down? Looking for a safe place to hide in this increasingly ugly market? Treasuries may be stable.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
Hide from Europe's mess with dividend stocks. $VZ $T & other high-yield plays are better than Treasuries. Today's Buzz. http://t.co/DL6cbro8

Private equity: Choose your own adventure

economy.money.cnn.com — What is the average American to think of private equity? The industry, which used to never get mentioned in the pages of political rags or on talk shows, is well on its way to becoming a campaign touchstone. Just this week, President Obama declared private equity a legitimate campaign target.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Private Equity: know what it is? Like it or hate it? Choose Your Own Adventure http://t.co/GIBKFvRB

Help free your grad from debt

money.cnn.com — The class of 2012 will leave college with more loans than any year before them. How can you help your grad with their debt repayment? (MONEY magazine) -- Forget sheepskin. The way colleges are loading students up with debt, they should start printing diplomas on hankies.
Penelope Wang Writer, Money Magazine @MoneyMag_Penny
RT @Money_College: Should you repay your student's loans? http://t.co/QiYlJqHh Here are 3 ways to help your kid without wiping out your ...

Tech sell-off, Greece worries hit stocks

money.cnn.com — Click on chart for more markets data NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- U.S. stocks fell at the open Wednesday amid worries about Greece leaving the eurozone and a slowdown in Asian economies. Technology stocks were also a drag after Dell reported weak sales, sending its shares down 13% in early trading.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Oil drops below $90, gold sells off, FB pushing tech stocks lower & Greece is pulling everything else down http://t.co/PDS2o9BR

Investors file lawsuit against Facebook, Morgan Stanley

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Three investors sued Facebook and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday, along with lead underwriter Morgan Stanley and a host of other underwriters, accusing them of withholding negative information about the social network's initial public offering.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Here's the story: Investors sue Morgan Stanley & Facebook http://t.co/wZmxVqMz

Where home prices are rising fastest

money.cnn.com — Median home price: $125,000 Drop since market peak: 53.1% Forecast gain through 2013: 21.5% Home buyers started coming back to Madera earlier this year. "Homes are selling quickly and with competing bids," said Esther Riffel, president of the Madera Association of Realtors. A lot of that has to do with the dirt-cheap prices.
Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
Where home prices are rising fastest > http://t.co/TBK112O8 (Ummm -- Yuma?) #realestate

Holy Oil! Boomtown church gets a makeover

cnn.money.com — A church in Harper County, Kansas, added new air conditioning and renovated a steeple thanks to money from oil leases on its land.
Jason Sanchez Producer, CNN @jsanchezcnn
Holy Oil! Boomtown church gets a makeover http://t.co/WTsr1ozg via @CNNMoney

The ABCs of credit card debt

cnn.money.com — Stand-up Economist Yoram Bauman compares getting credit cards to having babies.
Jessica Dickler Personal Finance Writer, CNN Money, CNN @jdickler
The ABCs of credit card debt http://t.co/eoI90y4P

Americans still relying on credit cards to get by

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The economy may be growing again, but many Americans are still in a cash crunch. In the past year, 40% of low- and middle-income households used credit cards to pay for basic living expenses, such as rent or mortgage bills, groceries, utilities, or insurance, according to survey released Tuesday by think tank Demos.
Jessica Dickler Personal Finance Writer, CNN Money, CNN @jdickler
The economy may be growing again, but many Americans are still in a cash crunch. http://t.co/Q0XeBJTN via @CNNMoney

Sales of new homes climb in latest week

money.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Sales of new homes are showing some signs of life, growing 3.3% month over month to an annualized rate of 343,000 in April, according to a government report released Wednesday. Sales are still slow compared, with the boom years when sales reached a rate of close to 1.4 million, but the month's results were slightly better than expected.
Mark M. Meinero Assistant Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @MMMCNNMoney
Sales of new homes inch up http://t.co/i1CvPu4A via @CNNMoney

Dell and Facebook: Where's the mobile?

cnn.money.com — Dell and Facebook are two different tech companies with the same problem: No clear mobile strategy in an increasingly mobile world.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
$DELL and $FB: Where's the mobile? Companies are much different of course. But they share similar problem. Buzz video. http://t.co/FpOCeZic

Have massive tech layoffs done any good?

money.cnn.com — Dates: June 2010, February 2012Layoffs: 9,000; 275Headcount before: 304,000Headcount now: 349,600Stock change: Down 53% HP has done multiple rounds of deep job cuts over the past decade. The last major one took place in 2010, when then-CEO Mark Hurd axed 9,000 positions, but hiring and acquisitions quickly ran HP's headcount right back up.
David Goldman Tech Writer, CNN Money, CNN @DavidGoldmanCNN
Have all those massive tech layoffs done any good? @mlevram and I take a look back through the foggy mists of time. http://t.co/JjS4lSe4

High-yield checking beats big banks

money.cnn.com — While high-yield checking accounts often make customers jump through more hoops - it can be worth it. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Rates on high-yield checking accounts continue to fall, but some banks and credit unions are offering deals that let you earn far more on your cash than many other banking products out there, according to Bankrate's annual survey.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Checking accounts with REAL interest-rate payoffs http://t.co/dXJoOdva

Facebook flipper investors are helping sink its stock

money.cnn.com — Facebook's shares are down nearly 18% from its IPO price since it started trading on Nasdaq Friday. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Facebook's stock has plunged nearly 18% from its IPO price, but it's not simply a case of investors disliking the company.
Maureen Farrell Markets Writer, CNNMoney.com, CNN @maureenmfarrell
Facebook is a day trader's paradise $FB http://t.co/8xYh69eq Nasdaq's bungles helped make it so #fbipo

World markets tumble on Greece, China anxiety

money.cnn.com — Click on chart to track world markets NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- World markets plunged Wednesday on renewed anxiety over Greece ahead of a meeting of European leaders, and signs that the Chinese economy is losing steam. European leaders are gathering in Brussels for an informal dinner Wednesday amid new threats to the troubled euro currency union.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Global markets tumble on anxiety over Greece & slowdown in China http://t.co/CUC2Qrpx

Have massive tech layoffs done any good?

money.cnn.com — Dates: June 2010, February 2012Layoffs: 9,000; 275Headcount before: 304,000Headcount now: 349,600Stock change: Down 53% HP has done multiple rounds of deep job cuts over the past decade. The last major one took place in 2010, when then-CEO Mark Hurd axed 9,000 positions, but hiring and acquisitions quickly ran HP's headcount right back up.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @FortuneMagazine: Have massive tech layoffs done any good? http://t.co/b0hXkwM9

EU leaders meeting to focus on economic growth

money.cnn.com — After signing a fiscal compact at their last summit, EU leaders are expected to discuss ways to boost economic growth and create jobs at an informal dinner Wednesday. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- European leaders will gather Wednesday for informal talks amid new threats to the troubled euro currency union.
Mark M. Meinero Assistant Managing Editor, CNN Money, CNN @MMMCNNMoney
I wonder if there's a good gyro place in Brussels #informaleudinner http://t.co/VHtyL77n

HP prepares to announce massive layoffs Wednesday

money.cnn.com — Hewlett-Packard will lay off around 25,000 employees, but that may not help it fix its core problems. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hewlett-Packard will announce another round of substantial job cuts Wednesday afternoon in an effort to streamline its teetering PC and services businesses, a source familiar with the plans told Fortune.
Paul La Monica Writer, CNN Money, CNN @LaMonicaBuzz
RT @CNNMoney: Hewlett-Packard will lay off around 25,000 employees, but that may not help it fix its core problems. http://t.co/7rpOUhdW ...

Where home prices are rising fastest

money.cnn.com — Median home price: $125,000 Drop since market peak: 53.1% Forecast gain through 2013: 21.5% Home buyers started coming back to Madera earlier this year. "Homes are selling quickly and with competing bids," said Esther Riffel, president of the Madera Association of Realtors. A lot of that has to do with the dirt-cheap prices.
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
RT @MadisonMortgage: RT @sethalanjacobs: Where home prices are rising fastest http://t.co/R1puTZ9t #realestate
Capi Lynn Features Columnist, Statesman Journal @CapiLynn
“@DonCurrieSJ: Three of top 10 fastest-rising home price markets are in Oregon. http://t.co/iOIQFXlw via @CNNMoney” Medford surprises me.
Don Currie Local and Business Editor, Statesman Journal @DonCurrieSJ
Three of top 10 fastest-rising home price markets are in Oregon. http://t.co/uQqLgXCl via @CNNMoney
Chris Peacock Executive Editor, CNN Money, CNN @peacockc
Northwest dominates top 10 metros where home prices are rising. http://t.co/XaG9yepK via @CNNMoney
Jessica Doyle Business and Consumer Reporter, WUSA9 Washington @financialista
Where home prices are rising fastest http://t.co/tQRVPOUT via @CNNMoney
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Regulators eye Morgan Stanley's pre-Facebook IPO actions

money.cnn.com — Facebook shares are down 18% from last week's offering price. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Regulators are looking into a report that Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter for Facebook's initial public offering last week, shared a negative assessment of the social network with major clients ahead of the IPO.
Lizzie O'Leary Aviation and Regulation Correspondent, CNN @lizzieohreally
RT @CNNInternatDesk: Regulators probe Facebook IPO claims http://t.co/vFspJm3k

5 signs Facebook hates its shareholders

money.cnn.com — Few seem to doubt that Facebook the company will be a success. Facebook the stock might be another story. So far things haven't gone that well. On its first full day of trading, FB fell 10% and now sits below its IPO price.
Mia Saini Reporter, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg News @miasaini
Do you think #Facebook hates its shareholders? 5 reasons the answer is "yes:" - http://t.co/OxwfV8pE

Regulators eye Morgan Stanley's pre-Facebook IPO actions

money.cnn.com — Facebook shares are down 18% from last week's offering price. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Regulators are looking into a report that Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter for Facebook's initial public offering last week, shared a negative assessment of the social network with major clients ahead of the IPO.
George W. Russell Freelance Journalist @georgewrussell
Regulators (#FIRA) eye #MorganStanley's pre-#Facebook #IPO actions http://t.co/272RavXV via @CNNMoney

Regulators eye Morgan Stanley's pre-Facebook IPO actions

money.cnn.com — Facebook shares are down 18% from last week's offering price. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Regulators are looking into a report that Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter for Facebook's initial public offering last week, shared a negative assessment of the social network with major clients ahead of the IPO.
Luke Landes Writer, ConsumerismCommentary.com @flexo
Regulators going after Morgan Stanley and Facebook. Bad behavior with IPO, naturally. http://t.co/6QRRrNCd

Ford gets its logo out of hock

money.cnn.com — The 'Mustang' name and even the company's iconic Blue Oval that had been given as collateral on Ford's 2006 line of credit are now back under the automaker's control. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Ford Motor Co. got its logo out of hock Tuesday after Moody's upgraded the automaker's credit rating to investment grade.
Gilbert Zermeno Producer and Photojournalist, CBS 5 KPHO Phoenix @Photog5i
RT @CNNMoney: Ford gets its iconic 'Blue Oval' logo out of hock as Moody's raises its credit rating http://t.co/6QhZ4pHb $F

Debt ceiling in play again

money.cnn.com — House Speaker John Boehner has said he again will insist there be more spending cuts and reforms than any debt ceiling increase. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Wow. So here we are again. Washington is spoiling for a fight over the country's debt ceiling -- less than a year after a showdown that induced a credit downgrade, rocked the markets and eroded confidence in Congress.
Jeanne Sahadi Senior Writer, CNN Money, CNN @jjsahadi
and about that debt ceiling ... http://t.co/rn6GhuM7
Jason Sanchez Producer, CNN @jsanchezcnn
as always, @jjsahadi does a great job of breaking down DC gamesmanship in plain English - http://t.co/o1vNz8ZT via @CNNMoney
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
Groundhog Day: debt ceiling is in play again http://t.co/dQhrtj4X