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Amazon Web Services Achieves FedRAMP Compliance for AWS GovCloud (U.S.) and All U.S. Regions

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:00 -0400

Microsoft to build Australian cloud computing centres

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:52:39 -0400

SYDNEY, May 21 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is expanding its services for hosting and processing online data in Australia with the establishment of two new "cloud" computing data centres in the country.

After Tumblr, 8 Potential Takeover Targets

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:23 -0400

In the wake of Yahoo's announcement on Monday that it's snapping up Tumblr for $1.1 billion, the attention has shifted to other private technology companies that could be next.

Buying Tumblr Is A No-Brainer For The Yahoo Brand

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:20:39 -0400

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s big splash in acquiring teen-favorite Tumblr has the hoary old search giant basking in media attention. Backlash from Tumblr users has been swift with tens of thousands signing a protest petition Monday; Yahoo has been careful to position the pickup as one that will leave popular CEO David Karp at the reins of the social platform he founded. With $1.1 billion dollars on the table, here’s why the deal makes sense for Yahoo’s brand—and where the company will have to tread lightly as it looks to Tumblr for a fresh shot of life.

Britain's Cameron tells Google and others to play fair on tax

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:02:37 -0400

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday told Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and other business leaders that he expected their companies to pay their taxes in exchange for benefiting from low tax rates.

What Wal-Mart’s Same-Store Sales Say About the Economy

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:08:41 -0400

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE/WMT), the biggest retailer in the U.S., just reported its second-quarter same-store sales declined 1.4%. As a reader of Profit Confidential, this should come as no surprise to you.

Consumer spending . . . → Read More: What Wal-Mart’s Same-Store Sales Say About the Economy

NASDAQ Active Stock Watch List: Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:VOD) Added to Equity Profile Report's NASDAQ Active Stock Wa

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:49:36 -0400

Wilmington, DE -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/20/2013 -- Equity Profile Report expands its NASDAQ Active Stock Weekly Watch List adding Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:VOD).

Yahoo’s Choice: More Tumblr’s or More Buybacks

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:42:58 -0400

NASDAQ Active Stock Watch List: Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and SolarCity Corporation (NASDAQ:SCTY) Added to Growing Stock Report's NASDAQ Active Stock Watch List.

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:36:17 -0400

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/20/2013 -- Growing Stock Report expands its NASDAQ Active Stock Weekly Watch List adding Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and SolarCity Corporation (NASDAQ:SCTY).

Apartment Guide Introduces The Latest Real Estate Rental Application For Kindle Fire HD On Amazon

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Maximizing Functionality and Convenience for Mobile Users

2013 shaping up like 1995

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:57:13 -0400

Independent investors have been a little shocked by the persistence and magnitude of the U.S. equity market's advance in 2013, and have been worried that it is unstable and largely unprecedented.

PRESS DIGEST - British Business - May 20

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:21:40 -0400

Sir Mervyn King, the outgoing head of the Bank of England, has called for an end of banker bashing saying it's wrong to "demonise individuals" for the failure of the financial system.

AAPL, FB, GOOG and AMZN added to Nasdaq Active Stock Watch List at EPR

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:00:00 -0400

As TV Migrates Online, Cable's Under Pressure

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:12:17 -0400

It's a long time coming, but TV content is showing up on non-TV screens like never before, and people are willing to pay for it. Whatever will become of cable?

These Tech Giants Covered by the Cloud, Too: Pros

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:05:39 -0400

Cloud computing remains a major secular tech trend, but investors may not fully appreciate the benefits for Amazon and Google.

Can You Think of 9 Companies with Stellar Customer Service?

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:59:24 -0400

Everyone has read about the customer service horror stories that plague every industry in existence. From automobiles and technology to food service and healthcare, no industry is safe from the dangers of disappointed customers.

Some companies are smart, however. They know how to treat customers with more than a smile

Google I/O Conference 2013 -- First Day

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:11:36 -0400

More Good News For Google Fiber: VOD Soars As Traditional Broadcast Collapses

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:11:36 -0400

Here’s one more reason the increasing presence of Google Fiber is good: access to blistering fast internet is spurring the demand and purchase of Video On Demand (VOD), while the audience for traditional broadcast television collapses.

New Xbox more than a game console for Microsoft

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:59:59 -0400

* Renews contest with Sony, Nintendo for $65 bln game market

Government Stinginess

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

A lower deficit is great longer-term news, but it could continue to hurt short-term data.

Target goes hunting in Silicon Valley, following Wal-Mart

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:50 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 (Reuters) - Target Corp said on Friday it opened a new San Francisco office to track down technology companies that can help the second-largest U.S. retailer grow its online commerce business.

Amazon kills 'Zombieland' TV project, backs 'Alpha House'

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:22:53 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc decided not to turn pilot project "Zombieland" into a full TV series, but is going ahead with "Alpha House," as the world's largest online retailer enters the next stage of its foray into original video creation.

Beyond the Big Three: The Who's Who at Facebook

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36:12 -0400

In the past few months several new names have come into the spotlight. Here are a few of them...beyond the big three to watch.

These 10 Companies Have the Best Business Outlook According to Employees

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:47:52 -0400

A new report from Glassdoor has surveyed employees around the country and captured their sentiments on the prospects of their employers.

The survey is voluntary and anonymous, containing the question: Do you believe your company's business outlook will get better, stay the same or get worse in the next six

NASDAQ Decliners Watch List: Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Added to Growing Stock Report's NASDAQ Decliners Watch List

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:12:19 -0400

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/17/2013 -- Growing Stock Report expands its NASDAQ Decliners Weekly Watch List adding Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN).

How You Can Tell If the IRS Is Eyeing You

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:46:50 -0400

Being audited is scary. Not knowing if you might be is almost as bad. Here are telltale signs the IRS looks for when it decides who is a candidate for examination.

Sorry, JCPenney: Investors Ain’t Got Time for That

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:39:01 -0400

After Google, Amazon to be grilled on UK tax presence

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:34:57 -0400

Walmart (WMT) Earnings Show Ability to Tackle Amazon (AMZN)

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:44:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Wall Street considered almost all the news from Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s (NYSE: WMT) earings as bad. U.S. comp sales declined 1.4% in the 13-week period from Jan. 26 to April 26, 2013, something that has not happened in years. Revenue was higher by ... Read more

PRESS DIGEST - British Business - May 17

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:41:16 -0400

May 17 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Dell's Big Whiff On Q1 Profit Won't End Buyout Debate

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:55:38 -0400

Dell's first-quarter profit was much worse than predicted, but that probably won't stop the chatter about the competing buyout bids for the ailing PC maker.

(AMZN) Amazon.com Expands Hardware Range

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:36:55 -0400

E-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) intends to manufacture a television set-top box (STB) to...

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NASDAQ Active Stock Watch List: Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Added to Equity Profile Report's NASDAQ Active Stock Watch List.

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:11 -0400

Wilmington, DE -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/16/2013 -- Equity Profile Report expands its NASDAQ Active Stock Weekly Watch List adding Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN).

Analyst Moves: BEAM, AMZN, CSCO

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:42:38 -0400

This morning, Stifel Nicolaus upgraded shares of Beam (BEAM) from hold to buy citing an increased chance of a takeover happening. In the report, Stifel set a $80 price target.

How Much Will Best Buy’s Turnaround Efforts Lift Earnings?

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:15 -0400

For Tesla, Quality May Not Matter -- Or Does It?

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:35:37 -0400

Flying red flags over the quality of Tesla's earnings would appear to be foolhardy. Still, to ignore it is just as foolhardy, especially given the first sentence of the most recent "shareholder letter" accompanying the fledgling car company's earnings.

Time Warner Cable Looking to Buy Hulu Before Yahoo

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:45 -0400

Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) is interested in acquiring the Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) of television -- AKA Hulu.

According to Bloomberg, discussions are "at an early stage and a transaction isn't certain." Another, unidentified pay-TV company is also interested in acquiring Hulu.

Interestingly, only a portion

XLY, MCD, AMZN, NWSA: ETF Inflow Alert

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:05 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: XLY, MCD, AMZN, NWSA Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

YouTube Worth $20 Billion by 2020: Morgan Stanley

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:53:39 -0400

Google's YouTube could be a $20 billion business within seven years, according to a research note from Morgan Stanley.

A Look At Netflix’s Downside From Rising Content Costs

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:45:49 -0400

New Stock Coverage: Stillwater Pockets Run Deep

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:17:00 -0400

Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.

Netflix (NFLX) Positive as Amazon Inks Expanded Content Deal w/ NBCU

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:38:02 -0400

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Amazon.com (AMZN), NBCU Enter Expanded Agreement for Prime Instant Video

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:33:23 -0400

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Analyst Upgrades: Amazon.com, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., and SunPower Corporation

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:12:00 -0400

Analysts are weighing in today on Internet marketplace Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), tech concern Cisco Systems, Inc...(Read More)

Prime Instant Video Adds Exclusive Subscription Streaming Access to Popular NBCUniversal Shows Covert Affairs, Defiance, Grimm, Hannibal and Suits

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:09:00 -0400

Don’t reach for yield, try these 3 income trades

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:10 -0400

If you’re looking for income but don’t like what’s out there right now, another great option is a covered-call strategy, writes Jeff Reeves.

Lazard Capital Starts Amazon.com (AMZN) at Buy

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:43:21 -0400

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Which Stagnant Tech Stock Will Shake Its Funk: Apple, IBM or Amazon?

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:35:36 -0400

PRESS DIGEST - British Business - May 16

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:29:26 -0400

May 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

(CBS) Can Aereo Change the Broadcast Game?

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:37:37 -0400

The signal’s still green for Aereo. Despite several legal challenges, the company which streams...

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