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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Sidesteps Activist Investor Attacks

Mayer is trying to steer investor focus away from the tech company's stagnant revenue and toward achievements and growth prospects that have been flying below the radar.

By Reuters

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Yahoo May Buy Brightroll in Billion-Dollar Bid to Bolster Video Ad Sales

By Geoff Weiss

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Yahoo Expected to Outline Cost-Cutting Efforts

By Reuters

Thought Leaders

The Transformative Leadership Styles of 3 Top Female CEOs

By Tor Constantino

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Yahoo Plans to Invest in Snapchat

The tech giant plans to invest a part of the proceeds from its Alibaba stake in the popular mobile messaging app.

By Reuters

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Marissa Mayer: Privacy Fanatics Will Have a Less Awesome Life Online

At an Advertising Week event this week, the Yahoo CEO addressed the hypercharged debate over how personal data should be used on the web.

By Catherine Clifford

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Was Yahoo’s Tumblr Acquisition a Flop?

The $1.1 billion acquisition has failed to deliver a desperately needed revenue boost, but that doesn't mean CEO Marissa Mayer should halt all acquisitions.

By Miguel Helft

Business Accounting

Shark Tank Star Mark Cuban: ‘Money Can’t Buy Happiness’

…But it sure makes life easier, the self-made billionaire says. Why? With it comes freedom.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Business Accounting

Though Few Have, Now Is the Right Time to Embrace Video Earnings Calls

Public companies have much to gain from the power of video to showcase their executives and their message.

By Ben Chodor

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Yahoo Wants You to Set Up an Ecommerce Shop on Its Revamped Small Biz Platform

With its eye on snagging more of the DIY ecommerce market, Yahoo has introduced a new suite of tools for small businesses.

By Nina Zipkin

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In an Effort to Up Its Mobile Ad Game, Yahoo Acquires Flurry

The mobile ad and analytics company is one of Yahoo's most expensive acquisition to date under CEO Marissa Mayer.

By Laura Entis

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Defiance Is the Key to Weathering Startup Negativty

Hold fast when the naysayers unleash a barrage of discouragement. It makes it even better when you succeed.

By Bobby Campbell

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Marissa Explains It All: 5 Motivating Quotes From Yahoo’s CEO

Some insights and takeaways from Marissa Mayer on her two-year anniversary as chief executive.

By Matthew Toren

Tech

‘Community’ Fans Rejoice: Yahoo Is Resurrecting the Axed NBC Comedy

Yes, a sixth season of 'Community' is really happening -- and it could give Yahoo a leg up in the video programming game.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Business Operations & Logistics

Which Company Led the Way for Tech Acquisitions in 2013?

Hint: It isn't Apple or Google.

By Laura Entis

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Almost Every Major Tech Company in America Blasts the FCC’s Net Neutrality Proposal

Opposition to the proposed rule change is growing louder as one commissioner calls for a delay on the May 15 vote and a public comment period.

By Benjamin Kabin

Business News

Marissa Mayer: Mobile Was a Huge Missed Opportunity for Yahoo

The CEO says being late to mobile was one of Yahoo's biggest mistakes, but says the company is making up for lost time.

By Benjamin Kabin

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Tumblr Still Struggling to Be a Profitable Business

In a report, founder David Karp says the stakes for proving that Tumblr is a great business are 'as high as they've ever been.'

By Jason Fell

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An Inside Look at Yahoo’s Original Series

Yahoo announced two original comedy series -- one about a misfit spaceship crew and one about Las Vegas's first pro basketball team.

By Nina Zipkin

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A Digital Marketing First? Burt’s Bees Wants to Pollinate Your Electronic Calendar

Consumers must opt into the advertising initiative that adds weekly events to their electronic calendars via Apple, Microsoft, Google and Yahoo.

By Geoff Weiss

Business News

Ashton Kutcher: What Matters Is Entrepreneurial ‘Grit’

Big-name Silicon Valley investors and leaders participated in panel discussion on entrepreneurship -- as well as a 'Shark Tank' of sorts -- at Colgate University this weekend.

By Geoff Weiss

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Aereo Founder: If We Lose, ‘We Have No Plan B’

Chet Kanojia, network TV's Enemy No. 1, is looking to expand his controversial business even as he heads to the Supreme Court to defend it.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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Ad-Hungry Yahoo Hopes to Strike Gold With an Original Comedy Series

Taking a page from Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, Yahoo is reportedly entering the content production arena.

By Geoff Weiss

Business Operations & Logistics

Yahoo Unveils Massive New Encryption Scheme to Protect Users

Online privacy champion Alex Stamos is making it a lot tougher for hackers and spies to snoop around Yahoo's insides. Here's what you need to know.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Tech

Rumored: Yahoo Might Launch Its Own YouTube, Allegedly Snatching Up Viral YouTube Talent

Could arch internet search rivals Google and Yahoo be headed for a battle over online video viewers? Maybe... if Marissa Mayer has her way.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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Young Millionaire: Inside the Mind of Yahoo’s Teen Sensation Nick D’Aloisio

While he has already accomplished far more than most of us will in our entire lives, the humble London 18-year-old says he leads a 'fairly normal life.'

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Business News

Alibaba Could Be the Biggest IPO Ever — But What the Heck Is It?

On the heels of its IPO announcement, we break down the rapidly swelling internet conglomerate that has been called, alternately, the eBay, Amazon and PayPal of China.

By Geoff Weiss