Thursday, 31 January 2019

Amazon beats on Q4 earnings as stock slides


“Bulls & Bears” panel on Amazon’s fourth-quarter earnings and whether the company will keep up its impressive momentum. "Amazon beats on Q4 earnings as stock slides" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2S0Z0zB

Amazon will continue to dominate on customer service: Retail analyst


Retail analyst Hitha Herzog and Benchmark Investments managing partner Kevin Kelly discuss their outlook on Amazon and how Facebook removed thousands of accounts linked to Iran."Amazon will continue to dominate on customer service: Retail analyst" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2GdYreC

Trump, in Interview, Calls Wall Talks ‘Waste of Time’ and Dismisses Investigations


By PETER BAKER and MAGGIE HABERMAN via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2S4OkzR The New York Times

An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials


By MARK LANDLER via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gcqb3g The New York Times

Juan Guaidó: Venezuelans, Strength Is in Unity


By JUAN GUAIDÓ via NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2D4X3rJ The New York Times

The Hit Podcasters Breaking Down Harry Potter, Chapter by Chapter


By RENAN BORELLI via NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2Sjz0P2 The New York Times

Raising Children Without the Concept of Sin


By JULIA SCHEERES via NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2G0GcZR The New York Times

Howard Schultz 'freaked out' by Democratic backlash to independent presidential run, rethinks effort


Democrats’ reaction to a Schultz presidential run icier than a Starbucks Frappuccino"Howard Schultz 'freaked out' by Democratic backlash to independent presidential run, rethinks effort" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2Tq1hB0

University of Iowa Student Is Among More Than 20 Dead in Midwestern Deep Freeze


By JULIE BOSMAN and MITCH SMITH via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UseVDK The New York Times

Senate Rebukes Trump Over Troop Withdrawals From Syria and Afghanistan


By CATIE EDMONDSON via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HHeKmD The New York Times

Polar Vortex Updates: Bitter Cold Weather Spreads East


By MITCH SMITH, JULIE BOSMAN and MONICA DAVEY via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sXzI6p The New York Times

Amazon gets 'record' number of job applications after minimum wage hike


Amazon jobs are in demand, thanks to its minimum wage hike."Amazon gets 'record' number of job applications after minimum wage hike" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2CXNhay

Howard Schultz's impact on 2020 race already huge: Varney


FBN's Stuart Varney on the political impact of former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considering an independent 2020 presidential bid."Howard Schultz's impact on 2020 race already huge: Varney" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2FZlHO5

2020 presidential race: Socialism vs. capitalism


The 2020 presidential race is gearing up to be a battle between capitalism and socialism orchestrated by the democratic field, Eric Cantor says."2020 presidential race: Socialism vs. capitalism" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2MJ65Px

Amazon shares seesaw after Q4 earnings beat


FBN’s Deirdre Bolton reports on Amazon’s fourth-quarter earnings."Amazon shares seesaw after Q4 earnings beat" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2t0dgtj

Amazon's forecast disappoints despite strong 4Q


Amazon's forecast is not as rosy as investors had hoped."Amazon's forecast disappoints despite strong 4Q" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2WqFpr0

Are Amazon's business practices anti-competitive?


Mercatus Center senior research fellow Veronique de Rugy discusses the growth of Amazon and whether the e-commerce giant has become too big. "Are Amazon's business practices anti-competitive?" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2WqBmLk

Polar vortex shutters GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler plants


GM said it halted production at 13 manufacturing plants."Polar vortex shutters GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler plants" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2WuUec8

Ghirardelli, Russell Stover slapped with $750,000 fine for deceiving customers


The chocolate giants were accused of giving little amounts of chocolate in big packages."Ghirardelli, Russell Stover slapped with $750,000 fine for deceiving customers" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2TmdDKk

Super Bowl travel costs for Patriots, Rams fans


The average round-trip ticket from Logan International Airport in Boston to Atlanta International Airport cost $731 as of Tuesday."Super Bowl travel costs for Patriots, Rams fans" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2DK30LW

Democrats worry a Howard Schultz independent 2020 presidential run will hand the race to Trump


Former Bain Capital Managing Director Ed Conard and RealClearPolitics Associate Editor A.B. Stoddard on former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considering a potential third-party run in the 2020 presidential election."Democrats worry a Howard Schultz independent 2020 presidential run will hand the race to Trump" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2HFAb7z

A plot of land — without a house — in Bel Air is selling for $150 million


The property dubbed "The Park Bel Air" is selling for a little over $14 million per acre."A plot of land — without a house — in Bel Air is selling for $150 million" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2sZRLZD

One Lawyer, One Day, 194 Felony Cases


By RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. and JUGAL K. PATEL via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2BeZrvJ The New York Times

Tesla's Elon Musk is Trump on steroids in terms of management: Gasparino


FBN's Charlie Gasparino on Tesla's fourth-quarter results and outlook."Tesla's Elon Musk is Trump on steroids in terms of management: Gasparino" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2MHdq1S

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon has 'no problem' paying higher taxes


Dimon's personal fortune is estimated close to $1.3 billion."JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon has 'no problem' paying higher taxes" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2RYQroJ

Bernie Sanders to propose significant wealth tax expansion


The Vermont independent is currently mulling a 2020 presidential bid."Bernie Sanders to propose significant wealth tax expansion" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2TnjVt9

Facebook sees rise in users despite privacy concerns


Kingsview Asset Management CIO Scott Martin on Facebook's fourth-quarter results, the rising number of Americans cutting the cord and getting rid of cable, and consumers' increasing use of credit cards."Facebook sees rise in users despite privacy concerns" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2DNEmu9

Time to break up Facebook?


Harvard Law Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa on the impact of Facebook and Tesla."Time to break up Facebook?" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2B6Z1rh

How Uber Freight is transforming logistics


Uber Freight Head Lior Ron on how the company is attempting to improve the shipping industry and the company's potential plans for an IPO."How Uber Freight is transforming logistics" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2MJAvBc

Trump-Xi meeting next month? Officials on both sides in talks


The meeting would take place just before the U.S.-China trade deadline"Trump-Xi meeting next month? Officials on both sides in talks" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2Uu0YoL

Howard Schultz is already having a big impact on presidential politics: Varney


FBN's Stuart Varney on the political impact of former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considering an independent 2020 presidential bid."Howard Schultz is already having a big impact on presidential politics: Varney" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2BbzxsG

Oil prices extend rise this month on tighter supply signs


U.S. sanctions imposed on state oil firm Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) this week are also causing some supply disruptions."Oil prices extend rise this month on tighter supply signs" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2Smjdiu