- Breaking News: * LeBron James makes "promise" to Kobe Bryant in emotional post * Petition to change NBA logo to Kobe tops 2 million signatures * Nike sells out of all Kobe Bryant gear * Oscar-nominated filmmaker on the suffering "still happening" in Syria * Kobe Bryant's high school reacts to his death: "A loss for words" * Read an excerpt from John Grisham's newest book * Grammys honor Kobe Bryant at Staples Center * Grammys highlights: Billie Eilish wins big, artists pay tribute to Kobe Bryant * Musicians honor Kobe Bryant at the Grammy Awards * Young boys' songs of joy rise from the slums of Madagascar * Joe Mantegna on the final season of "Criminal Minds" * Lakers trainer: "I was not supposed to outlive Kobe Bryant" * Super Bowl commercials 2019: Watch the ads * Paulo Coelho deletes draft of book co-written with Kobe Bryant * Weinstein accuser testifies: "I couldn't get away from him" * Lakers vs. Clippers game postponed after Kobe's death * Annabella Sciorra takes the stand against Harvey Weinstein * "You got this": Kobe Bryant was dad and coach to Gianna * Kobe Bryant remembered as beloved father and coach * Grammy Awards 2020: Red carpet arrivals * Kobe Bryant will be mourned for a week in Italy * Michelle Obama wins Grammy, inching closer to EGOT status * DJ Khaled, the "Quincy Jones of hip hop" * Making a hit pop song * Celebrating songwriter Allee Willis * Notable deaths in 2020 * Shaquille O'Neal tweets heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant * Grammys 2020: All the winners and highlights * Alicia Keys opens Grammys with heartfelt Kobe Bryant tribute * Huge night for Billie Eilish at her first Grammy Awards * NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash * "The Gayle King Grammy Special" * How to watch the Grammys * Who's performing at the Grammys? * Jeff Bezos' girlfriend shared text messages about their affair * Remembering songwriter Allee Willis * Conductor Gustavo Dudamel: It's necessary "to have art as part of your life" * Passage: They made music * Passage: They made music * The joyful voices of Zaza Kanto * Huey Lewis talks hearing loss * Strike up the band! * Gustavo Dudamel's musical mission * The multi-talented and persuasively confident DJ Khaled * Huey Lewis on his hearing loss * Raffi: Songs for the young and young at heart * Grammy Awards: By the Numbers * Raffi, the children's troubadour * Grammys: Landmarks of the music industry awards * Is there a science behind creating pop hits? * US chartered flight from China's coronavirus zone rerouted to March Air Reserve Base * Powerful earthquake strikes between Jamaica and Cuba
- Breaking News: * LeBron James makes "promise" to Kobe Bryant in emotional post * Petition to change NBA logo to Kobe tops 2 million signatures * Nike sells out of all Kobe Bryant gear * Oscar-nominated filmmaker on the suffering "still happening" in Syria * Kobe Bryant's high school reacts to his death: "A loss for words" * Read an excerpt from John Grisham's newest book * Grammys honor Kobe Bryant at Staples Center * Grammys highlights: Billie Eilish wins big, artists pay tribute to Kobe Bryant * Musicians honor Kobe Bryant at the Grammy Awards * Young boys' songs of joy rise from the slums of Madagascar * Joe Mantegna on the final season of "Criminal Minds" * Lakers trainer: "I was not supposed to outlive Kobe Bryant" * Super Bowl commercials 2019: Watch the ads * Paulo Coelho deletes draft of book co-written with Kobe Bryant * Weinstein accuser testifies: "I couldn't get away from him" * Lakers vs. Clippers game postponed after Kobe's death * Annabella Sciorra takes the stand against Harvey Weinstein * "You got this": Kobe Bryant was dad and coach to Gianna * Kobe Bryant remembered as beloved father and coach * Grammy Awards 2020: Red carpet arrivals * Kobe Bryant will be mourned for a week in Italy * Michelle Obama wins Grammy, inching closer to EGOT status * DJ Khaled, the "Quincy Jones of hip hop" * Making a hit pop song * Celebrating songwriter Allee Willis * Notable deaths in 2020 * Shaquille O'Neal tweets heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant * Grammys 2020: All the winners and highlights * Alicia Keys opens Grammys with heartfelt Kobe Bryant tribute * Huge night for Billie Eilish at her first Grammy Awards * NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash * "The Gayle King Grammy Special" * How to watch the Grammys * Who's performing at the Grammys? * Jeff Bezos' girlfriend shared text messages about their affair * Remembering songwriter Allee Willis * Conductor Gustavo Dudamel: It's necessary "to have art as part of your life" * Passage: They made music * Passage: They made music * The joyful voices of Zaza Kanto * Huey Lewis talks hearing loss * Strike up the band! * Gustavo Dudamel's musical mission * The multi-talented and persuasively confident DJ Khaled * Huey Lewis on his hearing loss * Raffi: Songs for the young and young at heart * Grammy Awards: By the Numbers * Raffi, the children's troubadour * Grammys: Landmarks of the music industry awards * Is there a science behind creating pop hits? * US chartered flight from China's coronavirus zone rerouted to March Air Reserve Base * Powerful earthquake strikes between Jamaica and Cuba
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CBS Market Watch
MarketWatch First Take: Draghi aver...MarketWatch First Take: Draghi averts ?taper tantrum??for now?as ECB takes baby step toward end of QE
If you don?t call it a ?taper,? you can?t have a ?taper tantrum.?Market Extra: ?Like stealing away f...Market Extra: ?Like stealing away from a party through the backyard??analysts react to ECB move
The ECB said it?s cutting its QE program in half, but extending it by nine months. The move was widely seen as a dovish way to taper, preventing the euro from spiraling higher.Mutual Funds Weekly: How to be smar...Mutual Funds Weekly: How to be smart about ?smart beta? funds
This week?s digest includes a special focus on smart beta investments.Asia Markets: Asian stocks rally, i...Asia Markets: Asian stocks rally, inspired by U.S. earnings news, but Australian stocks upended over political turmoil
Asia-Pacific equities rose broadly on Friday, buoyed by strength in U.S. corporate earnings and the prospect of continuing stimulus in Europe. However, Australian stocks came under pressure as several lawmakers were ousted and the government lost its majority in parliament.The Wall Street Journal: Australian...The Wall Street Journal: Australian government loses majority as five lawmakers, including deputy prime minister, ousted
The High Court on Friday ruled the lawmakers were ineligible to sit in Parliament because they are citizens of a second country, a breach of a 116-year-old rule that states lawmakers must not owe allegiance to a foreign power.Project Syndicate: Six reasons ther...Project Syndicate: Six reasons there?s more fake news today
The media world has changed in six substantial ways to nurture the plague of fake news.
BBC
- Ovo Energy to pay £8.9m for overcha...
Ovo Energy to pay £8.9m for overcharging customers
More than half a million of the firm's customers received energy bills that were inaccurate.Coronavirus: Starbucks closes 2,000...Coronavirus: Starbucks closes 2,000 Chinese branches
The coffee giant is shutting half of its stores in the country and warns of the outbreak's financial impact.Will the Bank of England cut intere...Will the Bank of England cut interest rates?
Some think the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will seek a cut on Thursday to help lift the economy.Apple credits iPhone 11 demand for ...Apple credits iPhone 11 demand for record sales
The tech giant says it is monitoring the coronavirus outbreak, which has made forecasting difficult.Hounslow trader avoids jail in 'fla...Hounslow trader avoids jail in 'flash crash' case
Navinder Sarao pleaded guilty in 2016 to fraud and "spoofing" the stock market.Diabetes patients hit by glucose mo...Diabetes patients hit by glucose monitor shortage
Healthcare firm Abbott has been forced to apologise for failing to provide enough of the devices.
Reuters
- Wealthy White House staffers' finan...
Wealthy White House staffers' finances detailed in new disclosures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday released details of the personal finances of his staffers late on Friday, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner and daughter Ivanka, confirming that he has surrounded himself with some very affluent advisers.Trump: ex-adviser Flynn should seek...Trump: ex-adviser Flynn should seek immunity in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday backed a decision by his former national security adviser to seek immunity in congressional investigations of possible ties between his election campaign and Russia, but there was no immediate sign a request would be granted.Trump's orders target trade abuses,...Trump's orders target trade abuses, import duty evasion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump sought to push his crusade for fair trade and more manufacturing jobs back to the top of his agenda on Friday by ordering a study into the causes of U.S. trade deficits and a clampdown on import duty evasion.Trump lacks team and clear plan for...Trump lacks team and clear plan for quick tax reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has neither a clear White House tax plan nor adequate staff yet to see through a planned tax reform, according to interviews with people in the administration, in Congress and among U.S. tax experts.Amid protests, Venezuela's Maduro s...Amid protests, Venezuela's Maduro seeks to defuse court row
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro promised on Friday to resolve within hours a controversy over the judiciary's annulment of congress which has sparked opposition protests and condemnation from around the world.China downplays tensions with U.S. ...China downplays tensions with U.S. as Xi prepares to meet Trump
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Beijing sought to play down tensions with the United States and put on a positive face on Friday as the U.S. administration slammed China on a range of business issues ahead of President Xi Jinping's first meeting with President Donald Trump.
NewYorkTimes
- New iPhones Fuel Strong Profit for ...
New iPhones Fuel Strong Profit for Apple
Apple found renewed growth with an increase in phone sales as well as younger products, like the Apple Watch, AirPods and its subscription services.Bitcoin Has Lost Steam. But Crimina...Bitcoin Has Lost Steam. But Criminals Still Love It.
The police hoped that taking down online black markets would chase away criminals. But the amount of Bitcoin spent on illegal purposes has reached a new high.Coronavirus Crisis Exposes Cracks i...Coronavirus Crisis Exposes Cracks in China?s Facade of Unity
With anger rising over the response to the coronavirus outbreak, even some with ties to China?s leaders have called for acknowledging divisions, not papering them over.Ben Smith of BuzzFeed Named New Yor...Ben Smith of BuzzFeed Named New York Times Media Columnist
Mr. Smith will leave the news organization where he has been editor in chief since 2012.A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Ou...A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Out the Tricky Stuff
At a facility near Berlin, a new kind of robot is automating tasks that until recently had been out of the reach of machines.Goldman Sachs Is Remaking Itself (A...Goldman Sachs Is Remaking Itself (Again)
After a tough few years, the bank is hoping its first ?investor day? on Wednesday will help it return to Wall Street favor.
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InternetNews
- Tech Stocks Gain Despite HP's Plung...
Tech Stocks Gain Despite HP's Plunge
HP investors had a bad day, but the rest of the tech sector fared well.HP CEO Hurd Quits After Harassment ...HP CEO Hurd Quits After Harassment Investigation
As the executive who oversaw its turnaround departs, the tech titan rushes to reassure customers and shareholders.FCC Drops Closed-Door Net Neutralit...FCC Drops Closed-Door Net Neutrality Talks
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What's behind the settlement between a rising power in the cloud and software-as-a-service and software colossus Microsoft, which is trying to make its own inroads into the area?Say What? The Week's Top Five IT Qu...Say What? The Week's Top Five IT Quotes
Google Wave crashes, fighting to keep mainframe skills alive, beware the Outernet and more.Android Passes RIM as Top Mobile OS...Android Passes RIM as Top Mobile OS in 2Q
Google's Android operating systems hustled past RIM's BlackBerry OS in the second quarter, a byproduct of the release of several new 4G smartphones and wider carrier coverage for the devices.
FoxNews
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Apple earnings numbers much better than expected
Apple earnings released
Did Boris Johnson defy Trump in his...Did Boris Johnson defy Trump in his Huawei approach?
U.S. is concerned about Huawei's capabilities
Investors should explore software s...Investors should explore software stocks in the market: Expert
Margins contributed to big tech's success in the market
Apple's iPhone, services expected t...Apple's iPhone, services expected to impact its stock: Report
Apple's popular sellers in upcoming months
Realtor creates Facebook group to h...Realtor creates Facebook group to help Californians relocate
How people can acclimate to Texas
San Francisco 49ers CEO: Super Bowl...San Francisco 49ers CEO: Super Bowl is big for business
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York on Super Bowl
CNN
- 7 things to know before the bell
7 things to know before the bell
Read full story for latest details.SoftBank and Toyota want driverless...SoftBank and Toyota want driverless cars to change the world
Softbank and Toyota are partnering on an effort to use autonomous vehicles and other technologies to change the world of transportation.Aston Martin falls 5% in its London...Aston Martin falls 5% in its London IPO
Aston Martin is joining the ranks of listed automakers with an IPO that values the British company at more than $5 billion.Barnes & Noble stock soars 20% as i...Barnes & Noble stock soars 20% as it explores a sale
Barnes & Noble jumped more than 20% after it said it would review a sale of the troubled company.Why it's time for investors to go o...Why it's time for investors to go on the defense
Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree Capital, explains why investors should start treading lightly.The Toys 'R' Us brand may be brough...The Toys 'R' Us brand may be brought back to life
Bankrupt toy retailer tells bankruptcy court it is looking at possibly reviving the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us brands.
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Washington Post
- Scammers are trying to cash in on f...
Scammers are trying to cash in on fans? love of Kobe Bryant
Don?t rush to purchase commemorative clothing and memorabilia online, the Better Business Bureau warned, cautioning consumers to watch out for Bryant-related clickbait and ?not let their mourning cloud their judgment.?Britain to allow Huawei equipment i...Britain to allow Huawei equipment in parts of its 5G network, dismissing U.S. call to ban Chinese telecom giant
In an intense lobbying effort, the Trump administration warned about security concerns and said a contrary decision by London could threaten transatlantic intelligence and trade relationships.Justice Department accuses several ...Justice Department accuses several U.S. companies of carrying foreign robocalls
The department alleged in civil complaints that home-based operators of telecommunications companies were able to carry hundreds of millions of fraudulent calls.The FDA tells Purell to stop claimi...The FDA tells Purell to stop claiming it can prevent Ebola, norovirus and MRSA
The letter came as the United States is bracing for one of its worst flu seasons in decades and worldwide concerns grow amid a coronavirus outbreak.U.S. deficit to eclipse $1 trillion...U.S. deficit to eclipse $1 trillion in 2020, CBO says, as fiscal imbalance continues to widen
A combination of the 2017 tax cuts and a surge in new spending has pushed the deficit wider.An experimental fish farm in Florid...An experimental fish farm in Florida may pave the way to privatizing federal waters
The EPA is holding a public permit hearing Tuesday to consider approval of an ambitious open-pen fish farm in the Gulf of Mexico. If allowed, it would be the first in federal water in the contiguous United States.
CBS Stock Market
- Stocks to Watch: DuPont, Nike, KB H...
Stocks to Watch: DuPont, Nike, KB Home are stocks to watch
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday?s session are DuPont, Nike, and KB Home.Stocks to Watch: Bed Bath & Beyond,...Stocks to Watch: Bed Bath & Beyond, GoPro, Nike are stocks to watch
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday?s session are Bed Bath & Beyond, GoPro, and Nike.Stocks to Watch: Google, Barnes & N...Stocks to Watch: Google, Barnes & Noble are stocks to watch Wednesday
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Wednesday?s session are Google Inc., and Barnes and Noble Inc.Stocks to Watch: Wisconsin Energy, ...Stocks to Watch: Wisconsin Energy, Oracle, GE are stocks to watch
Wisconsin Energy Corp., Oracle Corp., and General Electric Co. may all see active trading after deals, or talk of deals.Stocks to Watch: Stocks to watch: O...Stocks to Watch: Stocks to watch: Oracle, Smith & Wesson, Family Dollar
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday?s session are Oracle, Smith & Wesson, and Family Dollar.Stocks to Watch: BlackBerry, Oracle...Stocks to Watch: BlackBerry, Oracle, Kroger are stocks to watch
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday?s session are BlackBerry, Oracle, and Kroger.
BBC Stock Market
- Coronavirus: Starbucks closes 2,000...
Coronavirus: Starbucks closes 2,000 Chinese branches
The coffee giant is shutting half of its stores in the country and warns of the outbreak's financial impact.Hong Kong stock market takes a tumb...Hong Kong stock market takes a tumble on reopen
Coronavirus fears see the Hang Seng Index drop 3% after re-opening following the Chinese New Year breakApple credits iPhone 11 demand for ...Apple credits iPhone 11 demand for record sales
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Some think the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will seek a cut on Thursday to help lift the economy.Hounslow trader avoids jail in 'fla...Hounslow trader avoids jail in 'flash crash' case
Navinder Sarao pleaded guilty in 2016 to fraud and "spoofing" the stock market.Diabetes patients hit by glucose mo...Diabetes patients hit by glucose monitor shortage
Healthcare firm Abbott has been forced to apologise for failing to provide enough of the devices.
Reuters Stock Market
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New iPhones Fuel Strong Profit for Apple
Apple found renewed growth with an increase in phone sales as well as younger products, like the Apple Watch, AirPods and its subscription services.Bitcoin Has Lost Steam. But Crimina...Bitcoin Has Lost Steam. But Criminals Still Love It.
The police hoped that taking down online black markets would chase away criminals. But the amount of Bitcoin spent on illegal purposes has reached a new high.Coronavirus Crisis Exposes Cracks i...Coronavirus Crisis Exposes Cracks in China?s Facade of Unity
With anger rising over the response to the coronavirus outbreak, even some with ties to China?s leaders have called for acknowledging divisions, not papering them over.Ben Smith of BuzzFeed Named New Yor...Ben Smith of BuzzFeed Named New York Times Media Columnist
Mr. Smith will leave the news organization where he has been editor in chief since 2012.A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Ou...A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Out the Tricky Stuff
At a facility near Berlin, a new kind of robot is automating tasks that until recently had been out of the reach of machines.Goldman Sachs Is Remaking Itself (A...Goldman Sachs Is Remaking Itself (Again)
After a tough few years, the bank is hoping its first ?investor day? on Wednesday will help it return to Wall Street favor.
Internet Stock Market News
- Microsoft Inks UC Deal With Polycom
Microsoft Inks UC Deal With Polycom
Under a multi-year agreement unveiled Monday, Polycom will begin shipping integrated unified communications solutions built on Microsoft's Communications Server 14.IT Earnings Way Up at Job Site Elan...IT Earnings Way Up at Job Site Elance
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The two Internet and communications giants have put aside their differences to hammer what could be a palatable legislative solution to the net neutrality brouhaha.Tech Stocks Gain Despite HP's Plung...Tech Stocks Gain Despite HP's Plunge
HP investors had a bad day, but the rest of the tech sector fared well.New Federal Data Breach Bill Debuts...New Federal Data Breach Bill Debuts in Senate
The new bill is getting early support from prominent Democrats and could require enterprises meet tighter security measures and new notification rules.Cisco Unveils Top 10 Web Malware Th...Cisco Unveils Top 10 Web Malware Threats
Contaminated websites are still a threat, but Cisco's latest security report suggests that are plenty of other Web-borne malware scams that can cost you or your company dearly.
CNN Stock Market
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Why it's time for investors to go on defense
Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree Capital, explains why investors should start treading lightly.Premarket: 7 things to know before ...Premarket: 7 things to know before the bell
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Barnes & Noble jumped more than 20% after it said it would review a sale of the troubled company.Toys 'R' Us brand may be brought ba...Toys 'R' Us brand may be brought back to life
Bankrupt toy retailer tells bankruptcy court it is looking at possibly reviving the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us brands.Honda teams up with GM on self-driv...Honda teams up with GM on self-driving cars
Read full story for latest details.Aston Martin falls 5% in London IPOAston Martin falls 5% in London IPO
Aston Martin is joining the ranks of listed automakers with an IPO that values the British company at more than $5 billion.
WallStreet Journal
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Washington Post
- Asia stocks inch higher despite wor...
Asia stocks inch higher despite world woes
BANGKOK -- Most Asian markets took cues from Wall Street on Thursday and edged higher despite serious challenges to the global economy, including Japan's struggle to contain an earthquake-spawned nuclear crisis, Portugal's unresolved financial problems and uprisings in the Middle East.Toyota to curb N. America productio...Toyota to curb N. America production after quake
TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest automaker, said Thursday it expects to halt production at some of its factories in North America due to shortages of parts from Japan following a devastating earthquake.Boeing: US gets the tanker it wante...Boeing: US gets the tanker it wanted, nothing more
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WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration has significantly improved its safety oversight of for-hire aircraft companies but hasn't followed through on recommendations regarding air tours and illegal operators, a government watchdog said Wednesday.Big BMW sedan adds hybridBig BMW sedan adds hybrid
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BANGKOK -- Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday following a retreat on Wall Street as the staggering toll exacted by Japan's worst-ever earthquake came into sharper focus and uncertainties grew about the outcome of Western military action against Libya.
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Coronavirus forces BA to suspend China flights
Multinational companies scramble to deal with outbreak as confirmed cases climbHuawei move jolts US-UK ?special re...Huawei move jolts US-UK ?special relationship?
Britain had to weigh potential threat to quick trade deal after BrexitApple books record profit on strong...Apple books record profit on strong iPhone sales
Company issues ?unusually wide? revenue forecast due to coronavirus uncertaintyLabour report excuses Corbyn for el...Labour report excuses Corbyn for election defeat
Brexit to blame and leader was a victim of 4 years of attacks, NEC hearsEU draws up 5G guidelines to screen...EU draws up 5G guidelines to screen security risks
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Scandal-hit rugby club sold its leadership philosophy to Allianz, Investec and Lidl
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