Week in review: SI Swimsuit issue, Facebook fatigue, Microsoft EU fine

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Google Glass a gift for humorists; Apple, Netflix also mocked this week. (March 8, 2013)

Microsoft’s EU fine called “excessive,” counterproductive. (March 8, 2013)

Kate Upton, Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue conquer all media. (March 7, 2013)

Dell’s plan to go private opposed by activist investor Carl Icahn. (March 7, 2013)

Apple, Samsung crowding out smartphone rivals in two-horse race. (March 6, 2013)

Ka-ching! EU shakes down Microsoft for $731 million. (March 6, 2013)

Microsoft’s Windows 8 turning off PC buyers. (March 5, 2013)

Apple faces dilemma over whether to chase smartphone market share. (March 5, 2013)

Cree LED light bulbs called “groundbreaking”; stock leaps. (March 5, 2013)

Qualcomm, Applied Materials join companies raising dividends. (March 5, 2013)

Facebook fatigue setting in among social network users. (March 4, 2013)

Photos: Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue 2013, Web browser choice screen for European Windows PCs, and Cree LED light bulb.