Google Inc took the wraps off a new smartphone that it will sell directly to consumers, aiming to boost its position in the emerging mobile Internet market by exerting greater control over the new generation of Web-surfing devices. (source: IB Times) – and on
Google revamps its mobile strategy with new phone (source: IB Times)
Tiger’s hold on top spot could be in jeopardy, says Ogilvy (source: IB Times)
The self-imposed absence of Tiger Woods from the PGA Tour could pave the way for someone else to take over as world number one this year, according to Australian Geoff Ogilvy. (source: IB Times) – and on
Morgan Stanley Wins Suit Against Discover (source: New York Times)
A New York state court ruled that Discover Financial must pay Morgan Stanley a special dividend negotiated when Morgan Stanley spun off Discover in 2007. (source: New York Times) – and on
Credit Cards-How Fox News Got It Wrong (source: ICC Credit Card)
You may have seen a recent interview about credit cards on Fox News’s Your World With Neil Cavuto. Er, what was all that about? (source: ICC Credit Card) – and on
How Visa, Using Card Fees, Dominates a Market (source: New York Times)
When you sign for a debit card at a retailer, the store pays your bank more than twice as much as when you enter a PIN a strategy Visa hatched decades ago. (source: New York Times) – and on
How to find the best loan (if you really need it) (source: This is Money)
To find the cheapest loan, you need to understand the tricks deployed by the lending industry. We explain all (source: This is Money) – and on
Quick-fix loans are tempting, but beware… (source: The Independent)
Short-term loan firms will be expecting a bumper month as the post-Christmas debt blues take their toll. Lenders such as TxtLoan.co.uk and Cashgenieloans.co.uk offer Britain’s cash-strapped access to instant cash, usually with loans lasting no longer than… (source: The Independent) – and on
Spotlight: Virgin credit card (source: The Independent)
If you are looking to spread the cost of your Christmas splurge and want to take advantage of a 0 per cent balance-transfer credit card, the Virgin card could be the answer. (source: The Independent) – and on
Credit Card Companies Expect Painful 2010-As Should Their Customers (source: ICC Credit Card)
Credit card companies aren’t selfish when it comes to financial pain. They like to share it with their customers. So watch out in the new year for some impressive innovation from card issuers as they try to boost their revenues at the expense of consumers. (source: ICC Credit Card) – and on
The best credit cards for 2010 (source: This is Money)
We outline the best 0% balance transfer, purchase, 0% purchase, cashback, foreign usage and credit building credit cards for 2010 (source: This is Money) – and on

