Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.
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Reddit turns second quarterly profit since IPO but shares slide on user-growth miss
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NASA says that, yes, an asteroid buzzing by in 2032 could hit Earth
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‘Stagflation-lite?’ Economy may face fresh threat of slower growth and rising inflation.
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Trump reciprocal tariffs could come by Thursday, White House says
President Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan before he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the White House said.CNBC - 18h -
How CD interest rates could be impacted by the inflation rise
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Hot inflation report, rising Treasury yields warn the market’s bull run could be in trouble. Here’s how to read it.
Investors worry the Federal Reserve might have gone too far in cutting interest ratesMarketWatch - 22h -
Social Security COLA could fall in 2026, forecasts say
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment may be slightly lower in 2026, even as inflation remains high.MarketWatch - 22h -
Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes
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Three reasons Nvidia’s stock is still compelling, and why it could rise 30% in the next year
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January consumer price index report shows a rise in inflation and prices
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Three American goods that could rise in price due to metal tariffs
Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food.BBC News - 1d -
ISIS has an army in waiting — and Trump's next move could decide whether it rises again
In a network of prisons and detention camps across Syria, the Islamic State militant group or ISIS, has an army in waiting, and support for its regime lives on.NBC News - 1d -
These prices could rise due to tariffs on steel and aluminum
Trump this week announced 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum.ABC News - 1d -
Nintendo Could Have Been Bought By This Unexpected Company, Activision Founder Says
According to Activision founder Bobby Kotick, Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger was at one point in time interested in buying Nintendo, or at least interested in exploring the idea of buying ...GameSpot - 1d -
Could soda, beer prices rise amid aluminum tariffs?
One major company has already warned higher prices could be required in the face of the new tariffs.The Hill - 1d -
Sam Altman says Musk aims to 'slow down a competitor' with his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI
Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO Altman said Musk is aiming to "slow down a competitor."CNBC - 1d -
$500 million in food at spoilage risk after USAID pause, report says
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British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset
British oil major BP on Tuesday posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, pledging to "fundamentally" reset the embattled energy company's strategy.CNBC - 2d -
NIH cuts could stall medical progress for lifesaving treatments, experts say
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McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases
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Rockwell Automation crushes profit estimates but says customers are still cautious
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Is innovation slowing down? With Matt Clancy
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Trump says he has directed U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
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Singapore’s DBS reports record profits as long-serving chief bows out
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Will Travis Kelce retire after Super Bowl 2025? Chiefs star's decision could hinge on game result, per report
Kelce is reportedly not a complete lock to suit up again for Kansas City in 2025CBS Sports - 4d -
Could an Eagles Super Bowl victory tank the stock market? History says yes, but logic says no
Philadelphia Super Bowl and World Series wins have historically coincided with stock market calamity. But these types of "fun" indicators aren't reliable.CNBC - 5d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 5d -
U.S. Hiring Slowed to 143,000 Jobs in January
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.The New York Times - 5d -
Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report
Amazon has removed any references to diversity and inclusion from its most recent annual report.CNBC - 5d -
Amazon reports strong earnings for Q4, but stocks dip due to outlook for the first quarter
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Amazon Web Services says GameLift can support up to 100M concurrent users per game
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Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
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Elon Musk’s X Settles Trump Lawsuit
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Google Calendar Deletes Black History Month, Pride and Other Cultural Events
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