Entrepreneur of video shorts makes business by buying cheaply, giving filmmakers visibility

LOS ANGELES - Some years back, investment banker Carter Pilcher stumbled across some really good short movies made by a few talented friends, and the money-making and artistic sides of his brain suddenly clicked.

Virtual Goods, Sold Through Real-Life Marketing

Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands.

Video Game Barred From Military Exchanges

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, along with the Coast Guard exchange, has made a decision not to allow the sale of the new 'Medal of Honor' video game in its stores or online site over concerns that players can assume the role of Taliban fighters and kill U.S. soldiers. Medal of Honor - Taliban - Video game - United States armed forces - United States Army

Transcript: Summer 2010

Some insights from Intelligent Investing summer guests such as Sheila Bair, Paul Volcker and Mark Cuban.

Attack Ad: Google CEO Moonlights as Evil Ice Cream Truck Driver

In a biting work of satire, the advocacy group Consumer Watchdog has a new video out depicting Google CEO Eric Schmidt in an unflattering light. In the CGI video, a malevolent-looking Schmidt attracts little children with free ice cream while secretly giving them full-body scans. As they clamor for his ice cream, a green-eyed Schmidt snickers: