AOL’s CEO Tim Armstrong is trying scare tactics to get the deal to go through, and has even told shareholders that if they do not go ahead with a deal with Yahoo, then they will have to go it alone in a market that is now much tougher. Talks between the two started back in 2010, we are now in 2011 and things have progressed at a very slow pace, but there are loads of factors that need to be taken into consideration.

Some of these factors include the worth of AOL assets, how they would shape the company in the future and how they can get the most value for the company.

According to sources, the deal is worth anywhere from $1 to $1.5 billion in savings, which is a pretty big difference. The way in which these savings could be made is simple really, as they will then share data centers, and also news, entertainment and sports websites.

Armstrong has the best intentions for Yahoo, who left Google back in 2009. However, the hopes that he would bring them back to their former glory has not gone how they had hoped. We have to ask ourselves if this is a last ditch effort to save the AOL?

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The device is very different on the inside, and for what it’s worth, the outside is still one of the best looking smartphones on the market. The stock took a huge dive the moment that the iPhone 4S was announced, but we believe that this was a knee-jerk reaction. We have seen this happen in the past, and things have leveled out since.

The initial drop was 4 percent, which considering how much Apple is worth, is a huge amount. As I write stock levels are now starting to recover, they are now just over 2.5 percent. Maybe investors have now had time to digest the information and have found that the news is not as bad as they first thought. Let’s face it, the specs for the 4S are awesome, and will put up a fight against any smartphone on the market.

We have to wonder at this rate if Apple stock will even see gains, as it has jumped almost a percent while writing this piece? We still await the official video of the iPhone 4S keynote, maybe then investors will see what a great device Apple has come up with – just hope the public feel the same way?

Update: Apple stock finished on 372.50 down 2.10 points or -0.56 percent. After hours trading finished on 372.49 -0.01 (-0.00%)

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The reason for this is due to the fact that Netflix has now decided to split the company in two. The part of the business that deals with DVD-by-mail will now be known as Qwikster, which does not rest easy with customers or investors. CBS News points out one fact that was first overlooked, and that is if you subscribe to both streaming and DVD then you will soon receive two separate bills, which could become a nuisance.

For years investors were getting rich thanks to investing in Netflix, but it looks as though that bubble has now burst. Do not get us wrong, things should turnaround, but not in the short-term. However, there are suggestions from certain analysts that the company has now seen its best days. Now that we think about it, there could actually be some truth to this, as there is far more competition for Netflix than there once was back in the good old days.

This is something that is happening more and more with companies such as Netflix that once had the monopoly on a certain market. We should not worry too much though, as Netflix has brought this on themselves, in a time when there is greater competition, why on earth would they introduce a price increase? As for the competition, that is better news for you and I, as there is now a greater choice.

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By midday on Monday shares were up by at least $6, or 1.7 percent, which works out at $371.06. We are just a day away from learning Apple’s Q2 earnings, and recent expectations is expected to be blown out of the water. To most, Apple is just a tech company, but because they offer much more than just devices such as the iMac, iPhone, MacBook etc things really do need to be changed.

The company also sells things like contracts and licenses that are a constant stream of income for them. Even those profits alone would be more than enough for a small company to live off for years. Not only that, but when you take in their App Store and iTunes into the equation it is then that you start to realize that Apple is more than just a Dell, Acer or and LG.

Fox Business explains that Apple is unique in the way that their customers are loyal to them – unlike they are with the likes of Dell or HP. Whenever you buy one of their computers you could turn it on and mistake them for any other brand. However, things are a little different with Apple, not only with the software but how each Apple device talks and needs each other.

All of them needs to have iTunes installed, as to gain access to their music library, as well as the fact that if you have an iPhone then you will need to use iTunes for setting up and syncing. Not only that, but sharing files, screens etc from an Apple device is simpler than it is with Windows; it is little things like this that has made Apple as popular as they are today.

We cannot say how many people we have heard from who say that they are fed up with Windows, but we do not ever remember hearing that someone is going back to Windows after using Apple. So you now know why Apple is doing so well, but can they keep the momentum up?

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In the short term people will be happier to spend a little more in stores, but this is not a long-term solution. We all know that when gas prices are high this affects all manner of things, even down to the food that we eat. The reason for this is that it becomes more expensive to get the food to the store in the first place – so prices have to go up.

Now we know that food prices will not change the moment that the price of this fuel goes down however, if it stays lower for a few weeks then you could see the prices of groceries fall. Travelers will also see a benefit as well, as the price of air fair will also go down if these low gas prices continue. We just hope that GM’s CEO does not get his own way with his gas tax proposal.

So we can see that it is win win for the consumer at the moment, but we should not get too complacent. Like we said above, we have no idea as to how long these prices will remain low and if they will go lower. However, we do know that OPEC needs to come to an agreement about increasing output, if they do not soon then will could see prices increasing yet again.

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Having said that, it is not a done deal yet, but Reuters has been speaking to Sheryl Sandberg, the Facebook COO and it seems that although they do not want to pin down a date, it will happen. This subject has come up again, as the recent LinkedIn IPO has so far been a success. We already knew that share prices were inflated just before they floated on the stock exchange, and it seems that investors are not afraid to put their money into social media.

There have been suggestions that Facebook’s IPO will around April 2012, and is thought to already be talking with bankers. This date is not set in stone, but rushing things could be a mistake. We cannot see the value of Facebook going down anytime soon, as the future looks very good for The Social Network.

Often with companies going to IPO there is always a fear that things could not go they way that they had hoped, but never has a company like Facebook been so intertwined with our personal and business lives. How do you think a Facebook IPO will turn out?

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WSJ say that this is one of the most anticipated initial public offerings in years, but they cannot help but think how much interest would be generated if Facebook had already had their IPO? LinkedIn only had a revenue of $243 million in 2010, but only managed to make a profit of $15.4 million.

The worrying thing that investors will have to take into consideration is the fact that LinkedIn is not expected to make much of a profit this year, as they have already made plans to invest heavily into the technology to help its growth. We can be certain that the likes of Facebook and Groupon will be watching tomorrows IPO very carefully, just to see if investors are prepared to buy into such a business.

What makes LinkedIn different to other social networking services is the fact that most of their subscribers are somewhat wealthy, as they are mostly business types. This means that they will be more beneficial to the advertisers – something that investors will consider.

Do you think that LinkedIn is worth $4 billion? Will the IPO prove popular?

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Before we look at these apps, Silver-Prices has been looking into this whole bubble situation and how it is impossible to tell if it will burst – that’s if there is one. Looking at the graph that we have for you below, you have to wonder if the bubble will indeed burst, as it seems to be following a pattern.

Now on to the apps, the first one that we have for you is ‘Silver Price’ and is free. This is a fast way to check the price of silver, and gives you the price in U.S. Dollars, British Pounds and the Yen. You will also be given details on how much it is to buy and sell.

The second app is called ‘Silver Chart’ and will cost $2.99. However, this app has much more to offer in the way of information. This not only gives you live silver prices, but also historical ones as well. You can look back at the last 20 years or just 10 minutes ago; this will give you a greater insight into how well silver has been doing over the years.

These are just two silver price apps, we hope they help?

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The first app is called Exchange by TouchDown Key and out of almost 3,600 ratings has four and a half stars. That gives you an idea at just how good this business app is, and using it on your Android device makes it possible for you to collect your Corporate Email, Tasks, as well as your Contacts Calender. We must warn you that you will need to install the trial version first in order for this app to work.

Next up we have DocumentsToGo Full Version Key, this also has a four and a half star rating and has over 10,600 votes. If you have Microsoft Word and Excel, then this key will unlock the premium features, making it possible for you to edit things such as Google Docs etc. There are so many advantages to using this app, but people have suggested that creating footnotes would be a nice touch.

One of the most popular free business Android apps has to be Craigslist. When something new is posted on the website you will be sent a notification, this will allow you to get the best deals before others without the app. Some will wonder why this would be in the business section, but there are companies who use this service to save a huge amount of money on products.

One app that we thought we would recommend is WorldCard Mobile. With this app you can take a picture and then add a contact that is all you need to do. The technology is clever in the way that once you take a picture of someone’s business card the app will then read all the details and then create a business card that can be accessed on your Android phone.

These are just four examples of business apps for the Android user, what others do you suggest?

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As Dan Levine and Yinka Adegoke over at reuters.com recently reported, the Comcast Corporation – one of the leading providers of video and residential Internet services in the United States – completed the merger by acquiring a 51 percent stake in NBC universal, with General Electric holding the other 49%.

Comcast executives are said to have spent over 13 months trying to get the deal to go through a rigorous U.S. regulatory review process with the Justice Department and the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). Although regulators approved the deal, there were conditions attached.

One of the conditions, which Comcast agreed to, was to relinquish management rights of their minority stake in the Hulu service. As noted on the Comcast.com website, the new merger brings together a premier sports entertainment platform, a world-class cable network portfolio and much more.

You can read more about the takeover via the Comcast.com website.

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