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Yelp Stock Drops On Fears About New Facebook Feature

Yelp (YELP) stock dropped by more than 9% Tuesday after word spread that Facebook (FB) is quietly testing a new Web page where users can locate local business services, posing a threat to Yelp’s similar concept and Angie’s List (ANGI). Facebook has not announced the new feature, but there is a Web link where users can “find local businesses with the best Facebook reviews and ratings.” Featured listings on the searchable directory of professional

Facebook Tests Business Search Page Similar To Yelp

Facebook (FB) is quietly testing a new Web page where users can locate local business services, posing a threat to similar concepts at Yelp (YELP) and Angie’s List (ANGI). Facebook has not announced the new feature, but there is a Web link where users can “find local businesses with the best Facebook reviews and ratings.” Featured listings on the searchable directory of professional service providers include plumbers, pet services, personal care,

Will Amazon.com Stop IAC’s Proposed Angie’s List Buy?

Amazon.com (AMZN) or other companies might counter IAC/InterActiveCorp’s (IACI) hostile bid to buy consumer-reviews website Angie’s List (ANGI), says Needham & Co. After the close Wednesday, IAC made an unsolicited offer to buy consumer-reviews website Angie’s List for more than $500 million in cash, or $8.75 a share. Angie’s List stock closed Wednesday’s regular session at 7.92 and hasn’t traded above 8.75 since October 2014. Angie’s List stock