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Twitter Has ‘Brain Drain,’ Google Deal Bears Fruit

Twitter (TWTR) stock jumped Tuesday, two days after an analyst suggested the microblog’s new partnership with search leader Google (GOOGL) is bearing early fruit. In addition, more rumors surfaced Tuesday about Twitter being an acquisition target, said Chilton Capital Management economist Samuel Rines. “Nothing confirmed, just kind of vague,” he said. “Other than that, (there was) nothing fundamental or concrete” to account for the rise in Twitter

Twitter Project Lightning: Is Live News A Killer App?

Can embattled Twitter turn its lagging user growth around by becoming a live newscaster, where the public can “follow” events as they happen? Twitter Project Lightning reportedly goes there. Twitter (TWTR) stock rose 3.5% Friday, after a BuzzFeed story quoted Twitter executives — including exiting CEO Dick Costolo — about Project Lightning on Thursday and coverage spread. On Friday, MKM Partners Internet analyst Rob Sanderson told CNBC, while

Facebook Gaps Below 50-Day, Twitter Hits 1-Yr. Low

If social media stocks were to provide a status update on how they’re feeling, they might say “pained” or “stressed.” Facebook (FB) and Twitter (TWTR) traded lower Monday, marking notable chart action. Facebook gapped below its 50-day line on the stock market today, an area it has struggled to stay above since late April. Volume was slightly below average. The stock is working on a flat base with an 86.17 buy point. Facebook is currently trading