Facebook IPO

A prominent proxy advisory firm criticized Facebook for the unusual degree of control that Mark Zuckerberg, its founder and chief executive, will hold following the company's proposed initial public stock offering. Facebook IPO: What You Need to Know

Mitt Romney

Amid signs Rick Santorum could win an upset victory in Michigan, Mitt Romney escalated his campaign to win the state's GOP primary by taking on the powerful auto union. Earlier: Romney Paid $3 Million in Taxes in 2010

Gay Marriage

The effort to legalize same-sex marriage passed a crucial test, clearing the New Jersey Senate by a wider-than-expected margin and setting the stage for a push in the Assembly on Thursday.

Newt Gingrich

The Super PAC promoting Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign is unleashing radio ads Thursday in three key states as well as nationally on popular conservative talk shows. Earlier: Gingrich Was a Professor With Big Plans

Rick Santorum

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is about to feel the force that upended Newt Gingrich: Mitt Romney's sizable war chest. Earlier: Weekend Interview: 'Supply-Sider' for the Working Man

Groupon

Score one, but only one, for Groupon. Earlier: Groupon Must Deal With Growing Pains | Groupon and Its 'Weird' CEO

Twitter

Country star Miranda Lambert is criticizing the decision to have Chris Brown perform twice at the Grammy Awards. Earlier: Learning From Twitter | Decoding Our Chatter | How Do Twitter's Numbers Add Up?

Euro Crisis

Jean-Claude Juncker expressed optimism that an accord with Greece could be wrapped up soon, potentially clearing the way for a new bailout and debt restructuring. Also: History of the Euro Crisis

BlackBerry

Halliburton is trading its BlackBerrys for iPhones, marking an unusually large smartphone migration in the security-conscious corporate world. Earlier: Irate Investors Sought Overhaul

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iPhone

Under pressure from regulators, Apple responded to complaints that dozens of iPhone applications have been accessing, transmitting and storing user contact data without explicit permission. Earlier: Confessions of an iPhone Data Hog | Old iPhones Ring Carriers' Bells | Now Even Your iPhone Talks Back

Ron Paul

Mitt Romney's squeaker victory in Maine's GOP presidential caucuses is being challenged by Ron Paul, who asks: Was it a heavy snowstorm or just a light dusting that fell Saturday night in the easternmost reaches of the state? Earlier: Rep. Paul: 'Freedom Is a Young Idea' | Ron Paul: Turn Your Cheers Into Votes

Facebook

A federal judge in western New York has ruled that Facebook's lawyers are entitled to $76,000 in legal fees from a man suing for part ownership of the social networking giant. Earlier: Facebook in Photos | Delete a Facebook Account | Monitoring Kids on Facebook | Irreconcilable Claim: Facebook Causes 1 in 5 Divorces

LinkedIn

LinkedIn shares are on a tear after the company posted better-than-expected quarterly results and offered an optimistic outlook.

Oil

Rising gasoline prices are threatening to stall the U.S. economic recovery just as it appears to be gaining momentum.

Gold

Gold prices advanced amid a broad market rally sparked by a much-delayed austerity deal in Greece that will help the country avoid a default.

Ben Bernanke

Bernanke faced Senate lawmakers Tuesday, again offering a message for Washington to get its fiscal house in order. Also: Recap: Bernanke's Remarks

Foreclosures

Homeowners who say they faced financial losses because of improper foreclosure procedures will get three more months to request a review of their case. Also: What the Pact Means for Homeowners.

Warren Buffett

President Barack Obama suggests replacing the widely disliked alternative-minimum tax with a 30% minimum rate on people earning at least $1 million, based on the so-called Buffett Rule. Earlier: Billionaire Backs Millionaire Tax

Egypt

The top U.S. military leader said that he pleaded with Egypt's ruling generals to resolve the crisis with Washington over the crackdown on American nonprofit groups that promote democracy in the Middle East, warning that the simmering dispute threatens billions of dollars in U.S. aid and the relationship between the two nations.

IRS

Bischoff: It's possible to write off some expenses that were paid for by someone else. Also: Blessings of Gridlock: Few Changes in Taxes | The IRS Wants You to E-File Right Now. Earlier: Taxes: How To Turn In Your Neighbor to the IRS

iPad

Following a request from Apple, Amazon's Chinese site has removed iPads from sale. Earlier: The Human Cost of an iPad Made in China | A Look at iPad Users

Israel

Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah agreed that Fatah leader and President Mahmoud Abbas will head a transitional power-sharing government, removing a stumbling block in a push to patch a five-year-old feud.

Zynga

Zynga Inc. rode the wave of investor appetite for fast-growing Internet companies. But it still has a ways to go to prove it's worth the hype. Earlier: Zynga Chief Talks IPO, Lessons Learned