Mark Mahaney

After Strong Quarter, Groupon Starts Looking Like a Deal Again

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on May 15 at 1:29 pm PT

Even though Groupon continues to carry the warning that its financial processes are weak, a handful of analysts upgraded the company to a buy rating today, and investors sent the stock climbing.

Netflix Posts an In-Line Quarter, but Investors Balk (Updated)

Peter Kafka in News on April 23 at 2:06 pm PT

The company delivers the Q1 numbers it predicted, and says it could become profitable again ahead of plan. But investors aren’t happy, anyway.

Will PayPal’s Mobile Products Provide a Surprise Lift to eBay?

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on April 18 at 10:14 am PT

When eBay reports first-quarter earnings this afternoon, analysts will be looking for early signs that its recent product launches are starting to take off.

Google’s Q1: A Little Light, but Investors Get a “Stock Split”

Peter Kafka in Media on April 12 at 1:34 pm PT

Revenues were just below Wall Street’s expectations, and earnings were a touch higher. Meanwhile, a proposal to “effectively implement 2-for-1 stock split.”

Groupon’s Stock Tanking and Lawyers Circling After Issuing Correction

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on April 2 at 7:58 am PT

Groupon’s stock is down by as much as 13 percent this morning, after announcing last Friday that it incorrectly calculated revenue in the fourth quarter.

Please Don’t Tell Me What You’re Watching on Netflix

Peter Kafka in Media on March 13 at 4:00 am PT

Netflix wants to change U.S. law so subscribers can tell their Facebook friends what they’re watching. The problem: 70 percent of Netflix subscribers don’t want to do that.

News Byte

Citi: Positive Trends Ahead for E-Commerce

Lauren Goode in News on February 17 at 11:50 am PT

According to a brief from comScore, total U.S. online spending in January — including retail and travel — grew 13 percent year over year to $23 billion, compared to 11 percent in December. Both months were pointing slightly downward from fourth-quarter online spending, which saw 14 percent year-over-year growth, but Citi analyst Mark Mahaney said in a note that he sees overall positive trends ahead in e-commerce, with the possibility of seeing pre-recession 20 percent growth rates. Key segments contributing to January’s overall growth included online sales of computer software, jewelry and watches, and home electronics.

Lucky 13: After More Than a Dozen Failing Quarters, How Will New Yahoo CEO Roll the Dice?

Kara Swisher in News on January 23 at 1:49 pm PT

Maybe Yahoo should take its earnings to Vegas and bet it all on red!

Yawn — And Get Ready for Another Giant Quarter From Google

Peter Kafka in Media on January 19 at 3:30 am PT

Investors are already convinced the search giant is still booming, which is why they’ve pushed shares up to near-record levels. (Of course, if they’re wrong …)

Voices

Citi Analyst Lures Hot Internet IPOs

Randall Smith and Stephen Grocer, Reporters, The Wall Street Journal in News on January 5 at 7:00 am PT

When real-estate website Zillow Inc. was looking for a Wall Street bank to lead its $80 million initial public offering in July, Citigroup Inc. rose to the top of the list.