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Why Amazon’s Stock Isn’t as Great as You Think

Investor Relations

Why Amazon’s Stock Isn’t as Great as You Think

For CFOs wanting to understand investor behavior, here's an argument that Jeff Bezos is human, after all, and Amazon can't defy basic economic principles.

By Vitaliy Katsenelson | August 30, 2018

Amazon to Buy Online Pharmacy Company PillPack

Amazon to Buy Online Pharmacy Company PillPack

The acquisition of the upstart online pharmacy is being seen as a challenge to the large brick-and-mortar pharmacy chains.

By William Sprouse | June 28, 2018

Investor Explains Doubts about GE

Investor Relations

Investor Explains Doubts about GE

A buy-low strategy would favor going all-in on General Electric, but Amazon may be a better bet, despite its ambivalence on earnings.

By Vitaliy Katsenelson | May 1, 2018

Feds Should Break Up Amazon

Feds Should Break Up Amazon

Amazon's dominance in a growing array of marketplaces could have catastrophic effects.

By Saagar Govil | December 21, 2017

Best Buy 4-Year Outlook Disappoints Investors

Best Buy 4-Year Outlook Disappoints Investors

The retailer's stock has fallen 8.3% over the past two days amid concerns it will gain market share and pass through earnings from expected sales growth.

By Matthew Heller | September 20, 2017

Amazon To Buy Whole Foods

Mergers & Acquisitions

Amazon To Buy Whole Foods

The all-cash transaction is worth about $13.7 billion, including Whole Foods’ debt.

By William Sprouse | June 16, 2017

Amazon Shares Dip 3% on Revenue Miss

Amazon Shares Dip 3% on Revenue Miss

Fourth-quarter net sales of $3.54 billion fell short of analysts' estimates but net income rose 55% to $749 million.

By Matthew Heller | February 3, 2017

Wal-Mart Lands Jet.com in E-Commerce Shift

Wal-Mart Lands Jet.com in E-Commerce Shift

Wal-Mart's $3 billion purchase of the startup is aimed at boosting an e-commerce operation that lags well behind industry leader Amazon.com.

By Matthew Heller | August 8, 2016

Being ‘Intensely’ Data Driven Is Not for Everyone

Talent Management

Being ‘Intensely’ Data Driven Is Not for Everyone

A high-performing culture like Amazon’s is effective, but it also creates winners and losers. And, in some cases, it can quickly go bad.

By John Parkinson | August 24, 2015

Groupon Posts Lower-Than-Expected Earnings

Groupon Posts Lower-Than-Expected Earnings

The online coupon company's stock drops 6% as both its sales and profit came in below Wall Street estimates.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 7, 2015

EU Opens Antitrust Probe of Amazon

EU Opens Antitrust Probe of Amazon

The European Commission is looking into whether Amazon has abused its dominant position in the European e-book market.

By Matthew Heller | June 15, 2015

Amazon Stock Surges on First-Ever Cloud Results

Amazon Stock Surges on First-Ever Cloud Results

Will Amazon Web Services finally make the online giant profitable?

By Matthew Heller | April 27, 2015

Wet Seal Floundering

Wet Seal Floundering

The teen retailer will close 338 stores, representing nearly half of its net sales, and lay off 3,700 employees.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 7, 2015

Amazon Bond Sale Greeted Rudely by Moody’s

Amazon Bond Sale Greeted Rudely by Moody’s

The online retailing giant's new debt issue would weaken interest coverage and hurt Amazon's debt-to-EBITDA ratio, says Moody's.

By Matthew Heller | December 2, 2014

EU Watchdog Opens Probe of Amazon Tax Break

EU Watchdog Opens Probe of Amazon Tax Break

According to the European Commission, Amazon is being allowed to understate its taxable profits in Luxembourg.

By Matthew Heller | October 7, 2014