Yahoo's Marissa Mayer era begins with a lift as firm posts 'solid' results

First set of results under new chief executive beat analysts' expectations as Mayer says Yahoo's future is 'incredibly bright' Yahoo beat analysts' expectations on Monday as it posted its first set of results under Marissa Mayer, the former Google executive who took over the troubled internet firm in July. Mayer said her first "nearly 100 days have been incredibly energizing" and that the company had achieved three quarters of modest growth. "Yahoo is a truly iconic company, one I've had respect...