Mayer backers defend $7M 'Gatsby'-themed holiday party

Fans of Yahoo! Chief Executive Marissa Mayer came to the defense of the beleaguered tech titan on Thursday -- saying much of an outspoken shareholder's criticism was wrong. Mayer's alleged over-the-top spending on a "Great Gatsby"-themed employee holiday party was hugely exaggerated, sources close to the company said. Plus, the criticism from Eric Jackson --...